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Exciting Jazzed up Blues
This CD is from a great period by Sykes. Here he is a leader of a small and swinging band that plays a jazzy kind of blues. There are slower and faster pieces, but all swing. Songs like "here little machine" and "bobby sox blues" are swinging heavily - featuring exciting bop phrases from the saxophone and hilarious vocals from Sykes.
This is good time blues - performed by an excellent leader and a swinging band. It is completely urban, dont expect anything else.
I enjoy listening to this CD when I feel like jumping or just moving around. I am sure people who try it will have a wonderful surprise. ... Read more

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A St. Louis Bluesman
Charley Jordan was known mostly as Peetie Wheatstraw's guitarist. It is great, however, to hear him play and sing his own songs. The first 10 titles show him accompanied only by his own guitar. He plays and sings beautifully. His songs include a variation on "red river blues" - called here "dollar bill blues", and "just a spoonful" (both songs also sung by J.D.Short). On the next two song Jordan accompanies Bessie Mae Smith. Smith sings in the popular style of the day and adds to the CD. The final 10 songs have Jordan accompanied by the great Peetie Wheatstraw. All the songs are good blues. They are all played in the same medium tempo. When you compare Wheatstraw with Jordan as singers - Peetie comes on top. The most interesting and my personal favorite on this good CD is "Keep It Clean" - Jordan's trademark song. If you already have a CD by Wheatstraw, it is time get this one. ... Read more