I really enjoyed the clear, cool sounds produced at this 1987
reunion of this Chicago blues band. It was thirteen years since they
broke up and it was great to see this reunion. They still had the
richness of sound and easy-going style that was steeped in inspiration
from some of the greatest blues musicians of the genre.
Corky Siegel and Jim Schwall first met in 1964 while members of their college jazz band. When the pair discovered their mutual interest in the blues, they started playing as a duo in local Chicago night clubs like Pepper's and The Quiet Knight.
Corky was adept at the piano and Jim had developed a distinctive, clear sound on his electrified acoustic guitar. They worked hard to cultivate vocal abilities, and Corky threw himself into the development of one of the all-time greatest harmonica sounds.
At the advice of the clubs' managers, they expanded to a four piece band with the addition of a drummer and bassist. They switched those positions around until 1969 when Rollo Radford became a regular fixture on the bass. Rollo had experience playing for the famed Dinah Washington and then Martha and the Vandellas. Sam Lay became their regular drummer/vocalist. Sam had a plethora of work experience having played with the Thunderbirds, Willie Dixon, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, as well as Bob Dylan. The band produced several more albums and toured the U.S. and Europe before breaking up in 1974.
We are fortunate that the band reunited for the celebration of Chicago's WXRT's 15th anniversary. It was recognition that Siegel-Schwall was the first band to receive a live broadcast from the station. We are also lucky that Corky and Jim each have their clear, pure voices - voices that appear to be full of both youth and wisdom. Rollo's voice is also a vibrant baritone, and Sam's vocals are reminiscent of the rich, but raspy tone of Louis Armstrong.
Offerings on this CD include: You Don't Love Me Like That, 4:03, vocal by Jim Schwall; Devil, 5:27, vocal by Corky Siegel; Leavin', 3:10, Schwall; Hey, Billie Jean, 6:24, Siegel; I Wanna Love Ya, 4:09, Rollo Radford; I Think It Was The Wine, 4:55, Schwall; I Don't Want You To Be My Girl, 6:55, Siegel; When I've Been Drinkin', 4:14, Schwall; Hush, Hush, 7:22, Siegel; and Got My Mojo Working. 4:30, Sam Lay.
I'm so happy to have this CD, and I highly recommend it!
Corky Siegel and Jim Schwall first met in 1964 while members of their college jazz band. When the pair discovered their mutual interest in the blues, they started playing as a duo in local Chicago night clubs like Pepper's and The Quiet Knight.
Corky was adept at the piano and Jim had developed a distinctive, clear sound on his electrified acoustic guitar. They worked hard to cultivate vocal abilities, and Corky threw himself into the development of one of the all-time greatest harmonica sounds.
At the advice of the clubs' managers, they expanded to a four piece band with the addition of a drummer and bassist. They switched those positions around until 1969 when Rollo Radford became a regular fixture on the bass. Rollo had experience playing for the famed Dinah Washington and then Martha and the Vandellas. Sam Lay became their regular drummer/vocalist. Sam had a plethora of work experience having played with the Thunderbirds, Willie Dixon, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, as well as Bob Dylan. The band produced several more albums and toured the U.S. and Europe before breaking up in 1974.
We are fortunate that the band reunited for the celebration of Chicago's WXRT's 15th anniversary. It was recognition that Siegel-Schwall was the first band to receive a live broadcast from the station. We are also lucky that Corky and Jim each have their clear, pure voices - voices that appear to be full of both youth and wisdom. Rollo's voice is also a vibrant baritone, and Sam's vocals are reminiscent of the rich, but raspy tone of Louis Armstrong.
Offerings on this CD include: You Don't Love Me Like That, 4:03, vocal by Jim Schwall; Devil, 5:27, vocal by Corky Siegel; Leavin', 3:10, Schwall; Hey, Billie Jean, 6:24, Siegel; I Wanna Love Ya, 4:09, Rollo Radford; I Think It Was The Wine, 4:55, Schwall; I Don't Want You To Be My Girl, 6:55, Siegel; When I've Been Drinkin', 4:14, Schwall; Hush, Hush, 7:22, Siegel; and Got My Mojo Working. 4:30, Sam Lay.
I'm so happy to have this CD, and I highly recommend it!
The reviewer has authored two books under the pen name of Chris
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