January - February 2010 - Worlds Records

DELMARK216 MEMPHIS NIGHTHAWKS JAZZ LIPS Jazz Lips • Froggy Moore • Some Of These Days • Changes• Margie • Don’t Forget To Mess Around • Shreveport Stomp • Tishomingo Blues • Papa De-Da-Da • TemptationRag • 1919 Rag • My Honey’s Lovin’ Arms • Buddy’s Habits • Beale Street Mama • Bugle Boy March• Oriental Strut (Personnel: Steve Jensen, Joel Helleny, Ron DeWar, Mike Miller, Dave Feinman, Bob Kornacher)[1976-1977] The Memphis Nighthawks got together in Champaign-Urbana, IL, were members ofthe U. of I. Jazz Band andf took their name from a 1932 recording though neither group came from MemphisRon DeWar (soprano sax, clarinet, C Melody sax) has since worked with pianist Judy Roberts. Co-founderSteve Jensen (trumpet) also co-founded the Jazz Members Big Band, Trombonist Joel Helleny moved to NewYork and did the trombone solos on the soundtrack of Cotton Club, was only 20 when these sides were cutin the late 70’s. The rhythm section includes bass saxist Dave Feinman & Mike Miller (banjo, guitar). JoeKlee in The Mississippi Rag said ‘From the opening track this band moves like a house afire’ [Item Code:64573 CD: $16.00]436 FRANK WALTON SEXTET REALITY Safari • Spongie • Waltz Of The Prophets • Shorter’s Vibes• Change Of Mode (Personnel: Henry Threadgill, Ari Brown, Jodie Christian, Rudolph Penson, Ben Montgomery)[1978] Frank Walton is marked by creative excitement, a depth of emotion, subtle swing and a measure of funk, and harmonic andmelodic sophistication. Walton has worked in and out of Chicago with the big bands of George Hunter, Jimmy and Morris Ellis as well as MuhalRichard Abrams Big Band. Trumpeter Walton is joined by soprano saxophonist Ari Brown and alto saxophonist Henry Threadgill among others.[Item Code: 4278 CD: $16.00]590 ARAM SHELTON TWO CITIES Two Cities • Big News • Western Promenade • VRC#9 • In Cycles • I Am Here, You Are There • TheTwenty-Seven • Wontkins • Easy (Personnel: Keefe Jackson, Josh Berman, Fred Lonberg-Holm, Anton Hatwich, Frank Rosaly) [2009] Redefiningthe collective concept in an ensemble, Two Cities is the follow up to the 2006 release Ready Everyday (DMK 571). The Fast Citizens have a rotatingleader chair. This time Aram Shelton has taken the reins as main composer, focusing on orchestration and structural variety to present a stylisticallydiverse album that includes hard swing, lush ballads, high-energy free improvisation, modern composition and Sun-Ra-inspired grooves. AramShelton, alto saxophone, clarinet; Keefe Jackson, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet; Josh Berman, cornet; Fred Lonberg-Holm, cello; Anton Hatwich,bass; and Frank Rosaly, drums. Nine new compositions. [Item Code: 64574 CD: $16.00]675 AL MILLER WILD CARDS I Don’t Play • Stuck In Chicago • Seventy-Four • Long Grey Mare • Can’t Stay Here No More • Special Way •Deal The Cards • Red Top Boogie • Fallin’ Rain • I Had A Dream • Jockey Blues • Big ‘C’ Blues • Blues For John LittleJohn • Sittin’ Here Thinkin’(Personnel: Willie Kent, Steve Freund, Tad Robinson, Dave Specter, Ken Saydak, Harlan Terson, Mark Fornek, John Brumbach, Rob Mazurek, DezDesormeaux) [1994] Al Miller has assembled a full house of Chicago talent for your listening pleasure on his first album. Not only does thisstacked deck feature Miller’s triple threat talent as harpist, guitarist and vocalist, it boasts the formidable presence of some of the hottest blues artistsfrom the windy city circuit - Willie Kent, Dave Specter, Tad Robinson and Steve Freund. [Item Code: 39541 CD: $16.00]801 QUINTUS McCORMICK HEY JODIE! Hey Jodie (Take A Good Care Of My Baby) • Get You Some Business • What Goes Around ComesAround • You Should Learn From This • Fifty- Fifty • You Got To Do Me Better Than That • I’m Alright Now • Get That Money • Hot Lovin’ Woman• Plano Texas Blues • I’m A Good Man, Baby • I Wasn’t Thinkin’ • There Ain’t No Right Way To Do Wrong • You Got It • Let The Good Times Roll(Personnel: Roosevelt Purifoy, Lovely ‘JR’ Fuller, Jeremiah Thomas, Roberta Thomas, Gwenyth Hayes, JamieHolesha, Kenny Anderson, Hank Ford, Willie Henderson, Ted Reynolds) [2008] Quintus McCormick hastoured the world with some of the most important blues artists including James Cotton, Otis Clay, A.C. Reed,and Lefty Dizz. Working as a sideman, Quintus’ reputation as a brilliant guitarist, gifted songwriter and astonishingvocalist spread like wildfire. Born and raised in Detroit, Quintus moved to Chicago where Buddy Guyand James Cotton encouraged Quintus to form his own band. In 1994 The Quintus McCormick Band wasformed. Quintus has been a mainstay of the Chicago blues scene, appearing frequently in the city’s world-renownnightclubs and at countless festivals and concerts. Hey Jodie! is Quintus’ first Delmark CD and features14 new compositions of original, heartfelt blues, r&b and soul. [Item Code: 64422 CD: $16.00]802 ZORA YOUNG THE FRENCH CONNECTION Better Be Ready • Goin’ Back To Memphis • WangDang Doodle (Live) • I’m In Love With You • Honey Bee (Live) • Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You (DuetWith Bobby Dirninger • Just A Closer Walk With Thee • See See Rider • In The Ghetto • Mystery Train •I’m Movin’ On (Live) • Toxic (Live) • Goin’ Back To Memphis (Version 2) • Rock Me Baby (Live) (CollectivePersonnel: Bobby Dirninger, Catherine Girard, Domenico Stocchi, Barbara Degrima, Dominique Raillat, EricLyda, Alain Miraucourt, Emmanuel Bertrand, Fred Boulanger, Philipe Devin, more) [2007-2008] The loveaffair between Europe and the blues began in the early 50s with the arrival of Big Bill Broonzy who performed in Limoges, France, where most ofthe musicians on this album come from and where it was recorded. Zora first performed in Europe in 1981 and has made more than 20 tours inFrance. Inspired by Zora & Bobby Dirninger’s recording of ‘Two Trains Running’ on her previous Delmarkalbum (Tore Up From the Floor Up, DMK 784), producer Chris Dussuchaud suggested a half-electric•halfacousticalbum. The French Connection is Zora’s renditions of not only Chicago blues, but also gospel, jazz,deep Mississippi blues and country music. [Item Code: 64423 CD: $16.00]803 TAIL DRAGGER AND HIS CHICAGO BLUES BAND LIVE AT ROOSTER’S LOUNGE Louise • Talk• Baby Please Don’t Go • Talk • She’s Worryin’ Me • Talk • Stop Lying • Talk • Keep It To Yourself • Talk •Wander • Talk • Bought Me A New Home • Ooh Baby Hold Me • I’m In The Mood • Everything Gonna BeAlright • Talk • Blues With A Feeling (Personnel: Rockin’ Johnny Burgin, Kevin Shanahan, Martin Lang, ToddFackler, Rob Lorenz, Jimmy Dawkins) [2009] Chicago blues vocalist Tail Dragger is back with his secondlive CD-DVD on Delmark. The first My Head Is Bald, Live at Vern’s Friendly Tavern (DMK 782 CD • DMK1782 DVD) was chosen by Living Blues magazine as the Blues DVD of the Year 2005. ‘It oozes ambience, theatmosphere tangible’ - Juke Blues Tail Dragger is now playing every Saturday night at Rooster’s located onChicago’s West Side. Delmark captured this exciting performance on the night of March 21, 2009 featuringRockin’ Johnny and Kevin Shanahan, guitar; Martin Lang, harmonica; Todd Fickler, bass; Rob Lorenz, drums;and special guest Jimmy Dawkins, guitar. CD is 11 songs, 65 minutes. [Item Code: 64575 CD: $16.00]10 worldsrecords.com (800) 742-6663 January - February 2010 10