This hot shot record has quickly become one of my favorite bay area releases; Johnny Talbot (real name Tolbert) was born in Texas but moved to Oakland at a young age. He has had a long career and is known mostly for his blues/ funk sides (as well as being a staple of the local live scene). Here. on this early release, we find him churning out a fantastic uptempo r&b scorcher that starts in fifth gear and doesn't let up for two and a half minutes.
I am only guessing the year; if you know better, please contact me!
from c1965...
Wow, great record. Never heard it before. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI've been trying to score this one for a good long while, lucky you!
ReplyDeleteHi Derek,
ReplyDeleteNice one.I dig the brief guitar solo.
The Bruyninckx Jazz discography has:
recorded in California c. late 1960's
Personnel:
Johnny Talbot & His Band The Four Rivers : Johnny Talbot (g) acc by John Parish (tp) Bobby Forte (ts)
Johnny Heartsman (b) Fred Casey (d)
Cheers,
Marc