The Bosses
The Bosses is a 1973 album by American blues shouter Big Joe Turner accompanied by a small group led by Count Basie, recorded in 1973 and released on the Pablo label. [1]
Reception
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An Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars and stated that it was one of Turner's better late-period albums, and that he was on top form on "Night Time Is the Right Time," "Wee Baby Blues" and "Roll 'Em Pete".[2]
Track listing
- "The Honeydripper" (Joe Liggins) - 6:42
- "Honey Hush" (Nat King Cole, Big Joe Turner, Lou Willie Turner) - 2:37
- "Cherry Red" (Pete Johnson, Big Joe Turner) - 4:42
- "Night Time Is the Right Time" (Leroy Carr, Lew Herman) - 3:54
- "Blues Around the Clock" (Willie Bryant) - 4:58
- "Since I Fell for You" (Buddy Johnson) - 3:55
- "Flip, Flop and Fly" (Chuck Calhoun, Lou Willie Turner) - 3:28
- "Wee Baby Blues" (Johnson, Big Joe Turner) - 5:37
- "Good Morning Blues" (Count Basie, Eddie Durham, Jimmy Rushing) - 3:50
- "Roll 'Em Pete" (Johnson, Turner) - 4:16
Personnel
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