Peggy Lee - Jump For Joy (1958)

Peggy Lee - Jump For Joy , 1958 Remastered

  Step right in and "Jump For Joy" my friends.........get ready to tap your toes and play some air trumpet !   Take the late 1950's era Peggy Lee and toss in Nelson Riddle and his orchestra and you have an album of greatness.     Originally released in mono in 1957 and then in stereo in 1958 this DRG remaster puts the stereo mix for the first time on CD now for us to all JUMP for JOY to !
   Peggy Lee had a voice.........listen to her on "Old Devil Moon" or "Just In Time" ...lots of style and grace with a great jazz flare....
      An essential album !

Big Band Percussion - Ted Heath And His Music (1962)

Big Band Percussion - Ted Heath & His Music, Phase 4 Stereo, 1962 (Vinyl)

Ted Heath and his music on Phase 4.....wow........this album is way cool !   All the songs on this album buzz with a high energy 60s "bongo percussion" style and carry that unmistakable Phase 4 High Fidelity sound.  . There is a lot of variety in the way the songs are arranged to keep the percussion gimmick fresh throughout the album as well. 

The Phoenix Authority - Blood, Sweat & Brass (1968)

The Phoenix Authority  - Blood, Sweat & Brass (1968), Mainstream Records

  This was the light hearted album of choice this week as the 6 of us travelled in a Dodge Van from Toronto to Montreal for the Richard Bruce "Brucetopia" experience.   Although the mood was dim this little old vinyl album keep our spirits high and everyone agreed that this was a fantastic album.   Lots of big brass sounds with some great guitar, bass and drumming.  The Phoenix Authority have it all ...talk about a groovy album !

Check out the Amboy Dukes version of "Journey to the center of the mind" or The Beatles version of "Get Back ".......