I picked up the other day. I realized my arhoole collection is tiny. All I have have is that and two Fred McDowell records. Rep some others that you would reccomend on this label. Thanks...
That live Big Mama Thorton LP "Ball and Chain"..."Wade in the Water" is THE version of that tune IMO....what a killer. Also there is a track by Larry Williams(different dude than the rocker on Specialty) on there that is top shelf.
And I should also remind you that Arhoolie is still in business: of the current crop, the Pine Leaf Boys are a damned fine Cajun band considering that they're all in their twenties. And most of their "sacred steel" acts (gospel artists who use steel guitar) from the nineties are pretty good as well, like the Campbell Bros. or Aubrey Ghent.
I like the few non-blues LPs on the label as well:
smiley winters - "smiley etc." luna - "space swell" sonny simmons - "manhattan egos" now creative arts jazz ensemble
Very nice and still inexpensive titles for an independent label.
Well, Arhoolie is still in business and probably kept those titles in print a long time, which is probably why they're reasonably priced.
This label is known for its' blues, but over the last 10-15 years has been doing more cajun and zydeco than anything. As far as jazz, I do know that in 1971 Arhoolie owner Chris Strachwitz announced to Living Blues magazine that he was done releasing that music because he couldn't sell it (that Now Creative Arts Ensemble was the lowest-selling Arhoolie record up to then). I don't know if he's released any more jazz since that time, however...
And most of their "sacred steel" acts (gospel artists who use steel guitar) from the nineties are pretty good as well, like the Campbell Bros. or Aubrey Ghent.
I am on a gospel kick lately, I will have to check this out.
i do remember seeing a few of the manhattan egos at the shop not too long ago. like brand new and stuff too. oh yeah, and there's a good sushi spot owned by the same folks that own kirala right around there. i forget the name right now.
I like the few non-blues LPs on the label as well:
smiley winters - "smiley etc." luna - "space swell" sonny simmons - "manhattan egos" now creative arts jazz ensemble
Very nice and still inexpensive titles for an independent label.
Well, Arhoolie is still in business and probably kept those titles in print a long time, which is probably why they're reasonably priced.
I sorta doubt they kept the weirder titles in print for very long.
Yeah, it's more likely the case that they didn't sell out of the original run and still have some copies on hand at the warehouse vs. them reprinting copies. Anyone else have luck in the record room at Down Home (Arhoolie-connected retail store)? It can be bone dry sometimes but I've picked some winners there.
I like the few non-blues LPs on the label as well:
smiley winters - "smiley etc." luna - "space swell" sonny simmons - "manhattan egos" now creative arts jazz ensemble
Very nice and still inexpensive titles for an independent label.
Well, Arhoolie is still in business and probably kept those titles in print a long time, which is probably why they're reasonably priced.
I sorta doubt they kept the weirder titles in print for very long.
Yeah, it's more likely the case that they didn't sell out of the original run and still have some copies on hand at the warehouse vs. them reprinting copies. Anyone else have luck in the record room at Down Home (Arhoolie-connected retail store)? It can be bone dry sometimes but I've picked some winners there.
And most of their "sacred steel" acts (gospel artists who use steel guitar) from the nineties are pretty good as well, like the Campbell Bros. or Aubrey Ghent.
I am on a gospel kick lately, I will have to check this out.
Meet the Campbell Bros. Shit will make you get religion.
I like the few non-blues LPs on the label as well:
smiley winters - "smiley etc." luna - "space swell" sonny simmons - "manhattan egos" now creative arts jazz ensemble
Very nice and still inexpensive titles for an independent label.
Well, Arhoolie is still in business and probably kept those titles in print a long time, which is probably why they're reasonably priced.
I sorta doubt they kept the weirder titles in print for very long.
Yeah, it's more likely the case that they didn't sell out of the original run and still have some copies on hand at the warehouse vs. them reprinting copies. Anyone else have luck in the record room at Down Home (Arhoolie-connected retail store)? It can be bone dry sometimes but I've picked some winners there.
I've found some nice Soul 45s there.
I forgot to tell you Jesse, right after you told me about it I went and found some clean and cheap Stax 45s, UK motown 45s, Lyn Collins, etc. I live real close and had never found anything there before though. I got the same grumble answer when I asked about the new boxes.
Their LP section is kind of a joke though unless you're looking for international/traditional music that is not sought after. It is THE spot though for Zydeco music, a family friend who played accordian for the Zydeco Flames moved more records through them than all other retail spots combined.
Straight from the current online Arhoolie catalog:
"COUNTRY NEGRO JAM SESSION" various artists; CD 372
Exceptionally raw acoustic blues recordings from the Delta in the sixties. I have this on vinyl (and possibly on another label - Blues Classics, I think?), really good record.
"MISSISSIPPI DELTA BLUES JAM IN MEMPHIS" Volume 1; various artists; CD 385 MISSISSIPPI DELTA BLUES JAM IN MEMPHIS" Volume 2; CD 386
Both of these albums originally came out as one double set on Blue Thumb in 1969 (as Memphis Swamp Jam) and features Fred McDowell, Furry Lewis and other giants tearing it up...
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smiley winters - "smiley etc."
luna - "space swell"
sonny simmons - "manhattan egos"
now creative arts jazz ensemble
Very nice and still inexpensive titles for an independent label.
BLACK ACE
Mance Lipscomb
And I should also remind you that Arhoolie is still in business: of the current crop, the Pine Leaf Boys are a damned fine Cajun band considering that they're all in their twenties. And most of their "sacred steel" acts (gospel artists who use steel guitar) from the nineties are pretty good as well, like the Campbell Bros. or Aubrey Ghent.
Well, Arhoolie is still in business and probably kept those titles in print a long time, which is probably why they're reasonably priced.
This label is known for its' blues, but over the last 10-15 years has been doing more cajun and zydeco than anything. As far as jazz, I do know that in 1971 Arhoolie owner Chris Strachwitz announced to Living Blues magazine that he was done releasing that music because he couldn't sell it (that Now Creative Arts Ensemble was the lowest-selling Arhoolie record up to then). I don't know if he's released any more jazz since that time, however...
I sorta doubt they kept the weirder titles in print for very long.
I like this one, especially the title track.
Yeah, it's more likely the case that they didn't sell out of the original run and still have some copies on hand at the warehouse vs. them reprinting copies. Anyone else have luck in the record room at Down Home (Arhoolie-connected retail store)? It can be bone dry sometimes but I've picked some winners there.
I just checked Arhoolie's online catalog: http://www.arhoolie.com/catalog/alphabetical.html, and you can still get the Sonny Simmons and the Smiley Winters on CD.
I've found some nice Soul 45s there.
It's not good as the al tanner quintet on touche, but I do too.
"Space Swell" is an acquired taste...
Meet the Campbell Bros.
Shit will make you get religion.
I forgot to tell you Jesse, right after you told me about it I went and found some clean and cheap Stax 45s, UK motown 45s, Lyn Collins, etc. I live real close and had never found anything there before though. I got the same grumble answer when I asked about the new boxes.
Their LP section is kind of a joke though unless you're looking for international/traditional music that is not sought after. It is THE spot though for Zydeco music, a family friend who played accordian for the Zydeco Flames moved more records through them than all other retail spots combined.
Exceptionally raw acoustic blues recordings from the Delta in the sixties. I have this on vinyl (and possibly on another label - Blues Classics, I think?), really good record.
Both of these albums originally came out as one double set on Blue Thumb in 1969 (as Memphis Swamp Jam) and features Fred McDowell, Furry Lewis and other giants tearing it up...