Tag: Rhythm & Blues

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JOHN SINCLAIR RADIO SHOW 974 – THE UNITED RECORDS STORY

Episode 974 is coming from Radio Free Amsterdam headquarters in Detroit’s Cass Corridor with music from a great Delmark Records blues anthology calld The United Records Story, with music by Morris Pejoe, Roosevelt Sykes, Leo Parker, Chris Wood, Robert Nighthawk, Jimmy Coe, Memphis Slim, The Four Blazes, J.T. Brown, Ray McKinstry, Paul Bascomb, Grant Jones, Dennis Binder, Tab Smith, Alfred Harris, Tiny Grimes, Della Reese, Jimmy Forrest, Robert Anderson, and The Pastels.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
THE UNITED RECORDS STORY
JOHN SINCLAIR RADIO SHOW 974
Cass Corridor, Detroit, September 1, 2022 [22419]

Yusef Lateef: Happyology
Morris Pejoe: Let’s Get High
Roosevelt Sykes: Fine and Brown
Leo Parker: Cool Leo
Chris Wood: Somebody Done Stiole My Blues
Robert Nighthawk: 74
Jimmy Coe: Organ Grinder
Memphis Slim: Memphis Slim USA
The Four Blazes: Raggedy Ride
J.T. Brown: Walking Home
Ray McKinstry: Dinah
Pau Bascomb: Nona
Grant Jones: In the Dark
Dennis Binder: The Long Man
Tab Smith: The Crazy Walk
Alfred Harris: My Life Blues
Tiny Grimes: Tiny’s Boogie
Della Reese: Yes Indeed
Jimmy Forrest: Sophisticated Lady
Robert Anderson: Come In the Room
The Pastels: Goodbye

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by John Sinclair for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced, edited & assembled by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve “Fly” Pratt
Special thanks to Don Paul

© 2022 The John Sinclair Foundation

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LIVIN’ LARGE – SOUNDS OF BLUE 327

Sounds Of Blue With Bob Putignano

Bob Putignano is playing an hour of music by Walter “Wolfman” Washington on the Sounds of Blue this week with cuts by the Roadmasters, the JB Horns, and the Joe Krown-Wolfman Washington-Russell Batiste trio.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
LIVIN’ LARGE
SOUNDS OF BLUE 327
Bob Putignano, Sounds of Blue Studio, New York, December 2021 [22028]

Twilight Zone Theme
Walter “Wolfman” Washington: Hello Stranger
Walter “Wolfman” Washington: Sada
Walter “Wolfman” Washington: Are You the Lady?
Krown-Washington-Batiste: Livin’ Large
Krown-Washington-Batiste: Just Us 
Krown-Washington-Batiste: Only You
Walter “Wolfman” Washington: It Was Fun While It Lasted
Krown-Washington–Batiste: Can I Change My Mind
Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters with the JB Horns: Blue Moon Risin’ 
Walter “Wolfman” Washington & the Roadmasters with the JB Horns: Use Me

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by Bob Putignano for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced by Bob Putignano at Sounds of Blue Studio, New York (SOB 326)
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

© 2022 Bob Putignano. Used with permission.

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THE GROOVE YARD 158 – BLESSING IN DISGUISE

George Klein presents the 6th and final hour of an extended look into the music of tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, focusing on recordings from the 1960s and collaborations with Coleman Hawkins, Herbie Hancock, Ray Bryant, and Oliver Nelson.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
BLESSING IN DISGUISE
THE GROOVE YARD 158
George Klein, WEMU-FM, Ypsilanti, June 16, 1991 [22026]

Sonny Rollins & Coleman Hawkins: McGhee
Sonny Rollins with Herbie Hancock: Now’s the Time
Sonny Rollins with Herbie Hancock: Afternoon in Paris
Sonny Rollins with Herbie Hancock: It Could Happen to You
Sonny Rollins with Ray Bryant: Hold ‘Em Joe
Sonny Rollins with Ray Bryant: On Green Dolphin Street
Sonny Rollins with Oliver Nelson Orch.: Alfie’s Theme
Sonny Rollins: Blessing in Disguise

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by George Klein for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced & recorded by George Klein in Ypsilanti MI
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt

© 1991, 2022 George Klein. Used with permission.

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JOHN SINCLAIR RADIO SHOW 944 – IF I WERE A BELL

Episode 944 is coming from Radio Free Amsterdam headquarters in Detroit’s Cass Corridor on New Year’s Eve 2021 as a breather between the 3 Xmas programs in December and the 3 special programs designed for us by my pal Jules Bauduc of southern Louisiana, better known as The Maestro, who contributed cuts for episodes on Quarantine Times, Harmonica Classics, and Doo Wop Killers which will soon appear as programs #94er5, 946, and 947. But this is #944 with cuts by Walter Noons, Eric Deaton, Ms. Lisa Simpson, a long cut by me with the Blues Scholars at the Detroit Jazz Festival in 2006, and a longer cut by the Miles Davis Quintet with John Coltrane on their first European tour in 1960.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
IF I WERE A BELL
JOHN SINCLAIR RADIO SHOW 944
Cass Corridor, Detroit, December 28, 2021 [22019]

Yusef Lateef: Happyology
Walter Noons: Where Is The Star
John Sinclair & His Blues Scholars: The Screamers > 21 Days In Jail
Miles Davis Quintet: Intro > If I Were A Bell
Eric Deaton: Been So Long
Lisa Simpson: They Have The Plant, But We Have The Power
Charlie Parker: They Can’t Take That Away From Me

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by John Sinclair for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced, edited & assembled by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve “Fly” Pratt

© 2022 The John Sinclair Foundation

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JOHN SINCLAIR RADIO SHOW 913 – EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE

JOHN SINCLAIR RADIO SHOW 913 – EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE


Episode 913 is coming from the Cass Corridor headquarters of Radio Free Amsterdam in Detroit with another hour of killer blues and conversation compliments of Robert Jr. Whitall & Sugar Mae Owens of Big City Rhythm & Blues magazine, this time featuring the venerable Chicago guitarist and singer Jimmy Johnson and his new Delmark album, Every Day of Your Life.

We’re going to dedicate this show to the recently departed Bob Koester, founder and proprietor of Delmark Records for 70 years and a truly great American.

The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE
JOHN SINCLAIR RADIO SHOW 913
Cass Corridor, Detroit, May 13, 2021 [21315]

Yusef Lateef: Happyology
Jimmy Johnson: Every Day of Your Life
Jimmy Johnson: I Need You So bad
Jimmy Johnson: My Ring
Jimmy Johnson: Rattlesnake
Jimmy Johnson: Somebody Loan Me A Dime
Jimmy Johnson: Down in the Valley
Jimmy Johnson: Strange Things Happening
Jimmy Johnson: Better When It’s Wet
Jimmy Johnson: Lead Me On
Charlie Parker: They Can’t Take That Away From Me

A JOINT PRODUCTION
Produced by John Sinclair for Radio Free Amsterdam
Recorded & annotated by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt
Special thanks to Robert Jr. & Sugar Mae

© 2021 The John Sinclair Foundation

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JOHN SINCLAIR RADIO SHOW 849 – HONEST WOMAN

Episode 849 is coming from Radio Free Amsterdam’s temporary Detroit headquarters in the Hartford Rehab Clinic where I’m recuperating from open heart surgery on Valentine’s Day and making a program of music by the great Detroit blueswoman Thornetta Davis interspersed with a conversation between Thornetta and Robert Jr & Sugar Mae of Big City Rhythm & Blues magazine recorded on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise liner in the Caribbean Sea last year.


The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
HONEST WOMAN
JOHN SINCLAIR RADIO SHOW 849
Hartford Rehab Clinic, Detroit, March 5, 2020 [20137]
Yusef Lateef: Happyology
Thornetta Davis: Rock Me A Little While
Thornetta Davis Conversation with Robert Jr. Whitall & Sugar Mae Owens
Thornetta Davis: Can We Do It Again
Thornetta Davis Conversation with Robert Jr. Whitall & Sugar Mae Owens
Thornetta Davis: I Believe (Everything’s Gonna Be Alright)
Thornetta Davis Conversation with Robert Jr. Whitall & Sugar Mae Owens
Thornetta Davis: Set Me Free
Thornetta Davis Conversation with Robert Jr. Whitall & Sugar Mae Owens
Thornetta Davis: When My Sister Sings The Blues
Thornetta Davis: Sister Friend Indeed
Thornetta Davis: Meet Me With Your Black Drawers On


A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by John Sinclair for Radio Free Amsterdam
Program produced, edited, assembled & annotated by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt
Special thanks to Robert Jr. Whitall & Sugar Mae Owens of Big City Rhythm &
Blues magazine

© 2020 The John Sinclair Foundation

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The Soul Lucille Show 234: Funky Chick

Lucille DJ is on the air from the heart of Italy in 2015 with a killer hour of soul & super heavy funk with tunes by Edwin Starr, Just Brothers, Eddie Bo, Leo Muller, Curtis Mayfield, Alder Ray Black, The Majestics, Judy Clay, Grover Washington Jr., Marie “Queenie” Lyons, Stu Gardner, Hal Singer, Stevie Wonder, Millie Jackson, Jo Ann Garrett, and Hank Crawford.
 
The John Sinclair Foundation Presents
FUNKY CHICK
THE SOUL LUCILLE SHOW 234
Lucille DJ, controradio-fm, Florence, Italy, September 24, 2015 [20120]
 
Edwin Starr: 25 Miles
Just Brothers: Carlena
Eddie Bo: Fare Thee Well
Leo Muller: There It Is
Curtis Mayfield: Mother’s Son
Alder Ray Black: Just Because The Package Has Been Unwrapped (Doesn’t Mean The Merchandise Is Spoilt)
The Majestics: Funky Chick
Judy Clay: Bed of Roses
Grover Washington Jr.: Inner City Blues
Marie Queenie Lyons: I Want My Freedom] Stu Gardner: Devil In A Man
Hal Singer: Malcolm X
Stevie Wonder: Jesus Children Of America
Millie Jackson: Leftovers
Jo Ann Garrett: Goin’ Man Huntin’
Hank Crawford: Corazon
 
A JOINT PRODUCTION
Hosted by Lucille DJ for Radio Free Amsterdam
Produced & recorded by Lucille DJ at controradio, Firenze (#26)
Post-production, editing & annotation by John Sinclair
Executive Producer: Steve Pratt
 
© 2015, 2020 Elisa Mancini. Used with permission.