A rare gem from T Bone Walker – one of the few hip sides he cut in Europe at the end of the 60s – and very different than his more traditional work! The set was put together by Robin Hemmingway – who also handled the hip Hal Singer record from the same time – and the players here include Bernard Estardy
on organ, Michel Sardaby
on piano, and Manu Di
bango
on saxophone – all of whom make for a groove that's far more than traditional blues. Sure, the record's plenty bluesy – but it's also got a funky groove
on many numbers – really cooking along in a way that's even cooler than most funky American blues. And given that Walker's guitar style was a key influence
on most funky guitar players in jazz, his own work here is a really great fit for the setting! Titles include "Vacation", "Long Lost Lover", "Woman You Must Be Crazy", "I Wonder Why", "Poontang", "Reconsider", "Sail
On Little Girl", and "When I Grow Up".
(Red label pressing with Sterling stamp/LH etch. Cover has ringwear, edge wear, and a bit of pen in back.)