Living Brass - A Taste Of Honey RCA Camden Records CAS-940 Stereo Vinyl 1966
Happy Pierre Here is what Space Age Pop has to say about Tiajuana Brass knock offs.
The best of the batch is RCA's Living Brass series, which were arranged by space age pop master Ray Martin and produced by Ethel Gabriel as part of her commercially pioneering Living (Strings, Voices, Jazz, Trio, Guitars, Organ, etc.) series on RCA Camden. You can safely pass on the first Living Brass album, "A Taste of Honey," which is a faithfully exact and dull clone of the TJB sound. In subsequent albums, Martin began inching away, creating a goofy, bouncy sound that could fit right into the soundtrack of the next Austin Powers movies. His Living Brass "A Henry Mancini Tribute" is a must-find, featuring a grrrl group chorus doing an "in your face" vocal version of "Peter Gunn"
Space Age Pop says it all. This album sucks. Don't even think about downloading. I would be sorry I ever bought it if I hadn't paid $0.33 for it. But guess what, it is the "first" Living Brass" record and that makes it "a collectors item"! Do I hear $25.00 for this record? Going once...No I'm going to keep because I actually do like the record no matter what SAP's opinion is.
The Brass Ring - Love Theme From The Flight Of The Phoenix Dunhill Records DS 50008 Stereo Vinyl 1965
The Love Theme From The Flight Of The Phoenix In honor of the late Phil Bodner. Thanks for all the great music. February 24, 2008 Rest In Peace
If Phil Bodner, the versatile woodwind / saxophonist who passed away on Sunday, Feb. 24, had only been a session musician, he still would have secured a space for himself in the jazz text books.
One of the busiest reed men in the 1950s-'70s, he recorded with the top names in the music business. Sinatra, Ella, Torme, among many others. He was part of Enoch Light's Cammand label, where he recorded with such musicians as Dick Hyman, Doc Severinson and Urbie Green. And he recorded for film music sessions as well.
But likely his greatest notoriety came from his work as conductor, musician and arranger for a '60s instrumental pop group inspired by another musician. Herb Alpert's "Tijuana Brass" had rose to the top ten on the Billboard charts very consistently by the mid 1960s. His twin trumpet sound featuring trombones and marimba created a sensation and scored more than a dozen gold albums.
Bodner began recording as the head of his own instrumentalists group, "The Brass Ring". He higlighted a twin saxophone sound, punctuated by brass and a hip rhythm section. Two equally prolific New Jersey born musicians were featured prominently in this band: saxophonist Stan Webb and guitarist Tony Mottola. While the band didn't quite achieve the major success Alpert did, "The Brass Ring" did have a few chart hits of its' own. The "Love Theme from 'The Flight of The Phoenix" in 1965 was followed by what was arguably the group's most memorable hit: a song called "The Dis-Advantages of You". Written by 'Man of La Mancha' composer Mitch Leigh, the track, featuring the twin saxes and a wordless womens chorus, became nationally known after it was used as the background theme for a series of 'Benson and Hedges' cigarette TV commercials in the late '60s. "The Brass Ring" covered many diverse hits of the day, such as "Al-Di-La", "Samba De Orfeau" and Quincy Jones' theme from the movie "For Love of Ivy".
Because of the popularity of the 'easy listening' format on FM radio stations of those days, "The Brass Ring" enjoyed much exposure throghout the late '60s and '70s. Bodner, a composer as well as musician, wrote a number of compositions for the group, as did Mottola. After the group disbanded in the early '70s, Bodner continued to keep active as a studio musician, in demand not only as a saxophonist but on numerous woodwind instruments. He also worked in New York clubs, forming a jazz combo with bassist George Duvivier and drummer Mel Lewis in the early '80s. Phil Bodner remained spradically active even into his 80s.
He is survived by his wife, four children and eight grandchildren. Source: Exotica Digest
This is actually available on a CD twofer by Collectors Choice so this post is only good for 1 week. Then it is C-Ya. Also this represents the return of Licorice Pizza personally ripped vinyl
Bun Hunga - Relax Diresa - DLP-1073 Stereo Vinyl 1973 Track 06 - Music In Transit This one I have pulled from the archives. Circa 2005. (Thanks to the original uploader) It was a bit of a mess though and the track listing was out of wack. So this has been cleaned, tracks corrected and normalized. (Posted @ 320) Since I try to keep the kitchen rated G - The original cover was replaced with another version I found on the net.
Very little is written about this. Same details at almost every site.
More funky groovy-a-go-go instrumentals from Belgium. Again, a party soundtrack full of rhythm, organ, fuzz guitars and sexy sounds. Limited repress of this little known gem by dutch hammond king Roland Thyssen under his Bun Hunga pseudonym which has already been tipped as one of the best exploito albums of the continent.
You can listen to the sample above to get a sense of this one, but to better help you out I would say if you liked the Incredible Bongo Band and the Instro-Hipsters posts this will not be a let down. A solid mixture of Jazz, Rock and Funk euro style.
Pete Rugolo Behind Brigitte Bardot Warner Brothers WBS 8001 Vinyl 1959 Mono 05 - Paris B.B.
I guess I didn't "Fool" anyone with my last post. Or did I? Just to set the record straight...I have plenty of music and I am not going anywhere. I just picked up another turntable and should be back in the kitchen ripping up some delicious hors d'oeuvres for all of you kind patrons.
Speaking of hor d'oeurves, that's french for appetizer which is french for a small amount of food which is...
This was left on the back porch by ReCoRdGrInDeR, a regular visitor who is unknown to me but wanted to offer a tasty treat back to the kitchen. I was not familiar with this one at all. After some research it seems this was released in the US and in France under two different titles. Our kind benefactor did not offer any scans of the album and the tracks were not tagged or was there a track listing, but thanks alot for some killer music. And @ 320kbps! I found a few jpg's out there, the one pictured being the best.
I have been learning a bit about jazz from a few sites specializing in such music and while this is probably not what the purists call Jazz many of the artists I have been learning about are included on this recording.
Apparently Mr. Rugolo was smitten with Ms. Bardot and wanted to honor her with some arrangements from the movies she had appeared in during the late 1950's. He gathered up some fine musician buddies to help with the endeavor and here is the result. It falls in the realm of true Bachelor Pad and should not be missed.
A BIG thanks to ReCoRdGrInDeR for his generous offering to the kitchen.
RCA Victor LSA-2371 Stereo Vinyl 1961 Crazy Rhythm A little over a year ago several bloggers (Xtabay, RockoverGraceland, Pixemutt, BenT and others) worked together to provide every single Stereo Action album known to man. The result was darn near 20 fantastic albums. Here is one done by Marty Gold, producing with Al Caiola on guitar. This was the only Guitar only album of the bunch.
Working on a Stereo Action compilation currently and will release very shortly. Until then if you did not get in ont the fun last year check this one out.
This was a request that I was actually able to fill.
Imagine Granny loves the easy sounds of 101 Strings and she puts this one on the old record player and out of her speakers comes Astro Sounds! Must have freaked her out.
The Cool Scene - Twelve New Ways To Fly Warner Brothers WB1328 Mono Vinyl 1959 Dues Blues - Trombones Inc. Have you ever wondered what in the world happened to the Beatniks? In this picture we have hard evidence that Beatniks were self extincted. They all died of smoke inhalation. Even the non - smoking beatniks (beatnik girl in upper left) succumbed to second hand smoke.
There is absolutely zero info available on this one. Looks like all we can go by is the write up on the back of the album. Appears to be a Various Artist rendering from the Warner Brothers stable of talent. Just a little offering of several genres here. Crime, Exotica, Jazz, Easy Vocal, Latin etc.
As the album states and I believe it true...Together, these twelve examples of only the coolest add up to some of the most refreshing, dynamic listening available. They're vital, swinging and rewarding.
What are you waiting for?
As was pointed out in the comments this rip is not STEREO. And it is not my rip. My turntable has been on the fritz for several weeks now and I have been posting some old classics from my archives. If your not satisfied with any of the rips here...please return them for a full refund. I will give you back exactly what you paid.
I did find a Stereo copy of this here @ 192kbps and the inner sleeves scanned for the "dedicated" WB collector with zero sense of humor. This rip is @ 320kbps in Mono.
The Dave & Deke Combo Moonshine Melodies No Hit Records 1994
Two Guitars, No Waitin'
Formed in 1991 by Dave Stuckey and Deke Dickerson -- both refugees from Missouri who relocated in Los Angeles -- the Combo established a new and unique presence and helped bring about the West Coast retro renaissance.
They distinguished themselves from other modern acts with their vocal harmonies (reminiscent of old-time "brother" acts like the Everly Brothers, the Louvin Brothers, the Delmore Brothers, etc.), Dickerson's fleet-fingered Joe Maphis licks on his Mosrite double-neck guitar, and their solid rhythm section: bassist Lloyd Martin (later replaced by Brian "Shorty" Poole) and drummer Lance Soliday. The Dave & Deke Combo is still widely loved and remembered today, ten years after its breakup.
Dave Stuckey formed a new western swing act, the Rhythm Gang, and recorded a dynamite CD for the HighTone/HMG label entitled Get a Load of This!
Lance Soliday continues to drum with such acts as the Smith's Ranch Boys and the Lucky Stars.
Shorty Poole plays steel guitar in the new western act the Stardust Combo.
Moonshine Melodies is a Rockin' good time and will have your foot stompin in no time flat.
Released by Twin/Tone Records April 12, 1982. Both songs are from "Credit In Heaven." "Music For Boys" is an extended dance re-mix of the album version. Used to promote the double album and to help get the band signed to a major label, we gave away 4,103 copies and sold 5,741 copies. It is "out of print." Source: Twin/Tone
Just under 10,000 copies and Licorice Pizza got 1, not the free 1. I didn't know they were given em away. So I'll give away this two song vinyl goody early in the week just because...we like you!
Contributions are pouring in left and right. This one from Splendagrass. And boy is it a goody. Ever heard of Incredibly Strange Music? This would certainly qualify. I searched the web for info on this offering and found very little. Mostly Dr. Demento links. So you get the picture on this ones genre.
Take 60's and 70's hits rework them into a 1930's arrangements complete with Rudy Vallee style vocals and you have the The Templeton Twins with Teddy Turners Bunson Burners. Great stuff, great rip and a great listen. "Light My Fire" is the sound selection above, and all of the remaining selections are equally good!
Thanks again to those who take the time to rip and share their precious vinyl with Licorice Pizza and our visitors. Splendagrass, joeberl and last and certainly not least, the roving Sharemeister of Easy Listening, LoungeTracks.
Also, check out our Featured Blog - Dr. Forrest's Cheese Factory (found at the end of the blogroll) specifically this post for the album Silly Beatles! The Templeton Twins make an appearance on this album with "Yesterday"
And from now on what your looking for is in the Comments! Leave one while your there.
