Mississippi Archive
Elvis Presley – Way Down in the Jungle Room – RCA/Legacy – vinyl (2)
Elvis Presley – Way Down In The Jungle Room [Tracklist follows] – RCA/Legacy 88985318111 – stereo double vinyl, TT: 76:40 ***1/2: Vinyl release of Elvis Presley’s last sessions is welcome, but at times disappointing! (Elvis Presley – vocals; James Burton – guitar; Charlie Hodge – guitar; John Wilkinson – guitar; Chip Young – guitar; Jerry Scheff – bass; Glen Hardin – piano; Tony Brown – piano; David Briggs – piano, electric piano; Bobby Emmons – electric piano Ronnie Tutt – drums; Myrna Smith- vocals; J.D. Summer & The Stamps – vocals; Kathy Westmoreland – vocals; Sherrill Nielsen – vocals) In America, there was only one king, Elvis Aaron Presley. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Presley moved to Memphis and eventually signed with Sam Phillips’ Sun Records label. He became the cultural symbol of Rock and Roll. With songs like “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Hound Dog”, “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Love Me Tender” he became a superstar. The rockabilly backbeat and rhythm-and-blues alchemy mesmerized American youth. More importantly, his electrifying television appearances elevated him to iconic status. Every teenager (including Bob Dylan, John Lennon and effectively all rock stars) wanted to be him. His ascension signaled the passing of the torch from establishment figures […]
What Happened, Miss Simone?, Blu-ray + CD
A terrific documentary on the life of this important vocalist in jazz, plus a CD of some the songs most associated with her career. What Happened, Miss Simone?, Blu-ray + CD (2015) Director: Liz Garbus Cast: Nina Simone and many of her friends and family Studio: Netflix/RadicalMedia/Moxie Firecracker Prod./Universal/Eagle Vision Blu-ray EVB335429 (9/2/16) + standard CD (2 discs) Video: 1080i for 16:9 screens, HD color & B&W Audio: English DTS-5.1 HD-MA, PCM stereo (CD – 44.1K/16-bit stereo) Subtitles: English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese Rating: ***** The story of her life and career is shown thru bits of archived interviews, extensive footage of her performances, and new interviews with family, friends and colleagues. Simone started out as a little black girl classical pianist of great talent, beginning at the age of four, who was turned away by Curtis Institute due to her race. She became a jazz and pop pianist, a unique vocalist, songwriter, singer, performer, civil rights activist, wife and mother, victim of abuse and a black icon. Simone’s career in music began when she had to earn money and began by playing and singing jazz and blues in nightclubs. She was considered by many to be too black, short […]
B.B. King – The Life Of Riley (2014)
This is a thoughtful documentary of a blues legend.
Patrick Lamb – It’s All Right Now – Patrick Lamb Productions
Soulful jazz from the Northwest!
Otis Rush – Right Place, Wrong Time – Bullfrog Records / Pure Pleasure Records (vinyl)
Pure Pleasure Records has re-mastered Right Time, Wrong Place to 180-gram vinyl with sterling results.
Hans Theesink & Terry Evans – Delta Time – Blue Groove Records
Homage to Delta blues is timeless.
John Lee Hooker – Cook With The Hook: Live In 1974 (2012)
John Lee Hooker – Cook With The Hook: Live In 1974 is an unpolished gem.
Bobbie Gentry – Ode To Billie Joe – Capitol/Pure Pleasure Records LP
“Ode To Billie Joe” – an incredible complex narrative about life’s struggles in Mississippi, exploded onto the popular culture.
Stereotypes Audio
Cembal d’amour
Pure Pleasure / Speakers Corner
Cedille
