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Joe Hunter, Ivory – “7:th Street Boogie” – [RBD]
cadilliac margarita 6/26/2019 CD, Jazz
Ivory Joe Hunter – 7th Street Boogie
A compilation of tunes recorded between 1945-1960 at various studio sessions all over the US, Ivory Joe Hunter (his given name!) wrote over 2000 songs during his career (cut short by cancer at the age of 60 in 1974). Born into a spiritual and musical family, Hunter began his career young, recording music for the library of congress while still a teenager. He was less interested in the spirituals of his upbringing, and looked towards music as pure entertainment. This is Jazz, Blues, R&B, Boogie Woogie, and Rock’n’ Roll. Yet another artist who was a major influence on legendary artists ( Nina Simone), but whose work has largely flown under the radar. Piano, sax, percussion, and vocals make for a really enjoyable listen. It’s not overly energetic, and the recordings are clear and fantastic.
you heard it 40 times on kfjc! most recently:
- 49 days ago, Sally Goodin played Woo Wee Blues
- 49 days ago, Sally Goodin played I Quit My Pretty Mama
- 91 days ago, Jack Tar played Siesta With Sonny
- 91 days ago, dr doug played S.P. Blues
- 93 days ago, Sir Cumference played High Cost Low Pay Blues
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