Various - Big Blues For Little Bill: A Tribute To The Music Of Bill Engelhart

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 63:15
Size: 144.8 MB
Styles: Assorted styles
Year: 2009
Art: Front

[3:20] 1. Polly O'Keary - Step Right Up
[3:55] 2. Bump Kitchen - When I First Get Up
[5:45] 3. The Randy Oxford Band - Another Rainy Day
[5:32] 4. Duffy Bishop - What I'm Doing Wrong
[3:31] 5. Billy Roy Danger - Texas
[5:08] 6. Blues Vesper's All-Stars - Thangs Gone Be
[3:55] 7. Rod Cook - Cute
[4:05] 8. Dick Powell - Wine & Whiskey
[3:08] 9. Merrilee Rush - Better Things To Do
[2:44] 10. Henry Cooper - Comin' Home Again
[3:17] 11. Alice Stuart - What It Shall Be
[3:20] 12. Junior Cadillac - Sweet Cucumber
[3:13] 13. Eric Madis - Simply Over
[8:12] 14. Mark Whitman - Never Been To Mississippi
[4:02] 15. Heather Mueller - I Love An Angel

Fans in the Puget Sound area have had the opportunity to hear and enjoy the music of Bill Engelhart of “Little Bill and the Blue Notes” for more than 50 years and already appreciate what an amazing contribution the man has made to the Pacific Northwest music scene. During his long (and still busy) career, Bill has garnered countless awards, including recognition by the Experience Music Project, as a Northwest music pioneer. With more than 12 albums to his credit, Bill has also given us many wonderful original songs, beginning with his national hit, “I Love An Angel,” and continuing through decades of blues compositions. He has also been a role model and mentor for countless musicians in the Pacific Northwest. One of these - blues trombonist, former “Blue Note,” and close personal friend, Randy Oxford - decided that the time was right to put together a tribute to Little Bill and his music. With Bill’s enthusiastic consent, Randy gathered the resources necessary to create a CD of Little Bill originals, featuring a stellar line-up of musicians, each creating his/her own interpretation of a Little Bill composition. The music is as varied as musicians, who include many of Bill's associates and friends old and new, as well as long-time admirers eager to pay tribute. Big Blues for Little Bill: A Tribute to the Music of Little Bill Engelhart consists of 15 songs, recorded by 62 musicians, including Duffy Bishop, Chris Carlson, Henry Cooper, Merrilee Rush, Patti Allen, Randy Oxford, Alice Stuart, Paul Green, Billy Stapleton, Dick Powell, Mark Whitman, Mark Riley, Dick Powell, Polly O'Keary, Leanne Trevayan, Billy Stoops, Rod Cook, and many more. It's the Blues, people, although some of the songs rock and others swing, shuffle or glide. Together they present a glimpse into the life of the consumate working musician. It's a tribute to Little Bill that this project has resulted so many beautiful performances.

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The Randy Oxford Band - 2 albums: Teach You A Lesson / Festival

Randy Oxford is a Northwest Legend. He has worked with such outfits as Little Bill & The Bluenotes, Fat Cat and Junkyard Jane prior to taking on the calling of leading his own band. The Randy Oxford Band has gone through several line-up changes over the years, but they have always been consistent on putting out exciting stage performances and excellent CDs. They have represented the Northwest multiple times at the International Blues Challenge and their last trip found them amongst the finalists (actually Randy’s second time as a finalist as he reached this plateau with Junkyard Jane also representing the Cascade Blues Association).

With a new band that may just be his strongest yet, Oxford leading the group on trombone, the incredible Jada Amy on vocals, the twin guitars of Randy Norris and Manuel Morais, (Richard Sabol on drums), and new to the group on bass Polly O’Keary who has led her own popular band in the Seattle area and most recently was a member of Too Slim & The Taildraggers. This same group will once again be heading to Memphis for the International Blues Challenge representing the South Sound Blues Association in Tacoma. The Randy Oxford Band is always a treat to behold and with this group, The Lehrer will be alive with sensational grooves certain to bring the audience to their feet. ~Rick Bowen

Album: Teach You A Lesson
Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 62:52
Size: 143.9 MB
Styles: Rlectric blues
Year: 2010
Art: Front

[4:34] 1. Teach You A Lesson
[3:33] 2. Little Boys
[6:16] 3. Salvo Mi Alma
[4:43] 4. My Heart Is Mended
[4:55] 5. Sababa
[6:03] 6. The Next Day
[6:02] 7. Standing On Shaky Ground
[4:52] 8. Big Long Slidin' Thing
[2:59] 9. La Plaga
[4:50] 10. I Just Want To Make Love To You
[2:43] 11. I Got To Quit Drinkin' Again
[5:17] 12. Trouble
[6:00] 13. Smooth Feeling

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Album: Festival
Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 55:58
Size: 128.1 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Year: 2011
Art: Front

[ 5:22] 1. Big Long Slidin' Thing
[ 3:50] 2. My Heart Is Mended
[ 3:36] 3. Little Boys
[ 5:30] 4. Someone Else Is Steppin' In
[ 4:47] 5. Little Bill
[10:23] 6. Smooth Feeling
[ 6:53] 7. Just Ain't My Plan
[ 8:33] 8. Sababa
[ 7:01] 9. Hey, Baby

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Randy Oxford Band - It Feels Good

Size: 130,2 MB
Time: 55:43
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Blues Funk, Blues Soul, R&B
Art: Front

01. Trouble (3:55)
02. Full Moon Rising (3:45)
03. The Loudest Thing (5:17)
04. When You're Gone (3:52)
05. One Trick Pony (4:11)
06. Run Over (7:04)
07. Leave Me Alone (5:15)
08. Your Love (8:52)
09. How Come You're Never Here (When I Get Home) (4:00)
10. I Believed (9:29)

Seattle-based trombonist Randy Oxford is bringing his 6-piece high-energy blues and funk ensemble back to a brand new recording, …it feels good…

The Randy Oxford Band is composed of a versatile group of seasoned vocalists and instrumentalists who primarily perform original compositions as reflected on …it feels good… ; 9 of the 10 songs were written by band members.

This is the band’s 7th recording of its 10-year history and features the lead vocals of Jada Amy, Polly O’Keary (who also plays bass), Manuel Morais (guitar), and Randy Norris (guitar). Richard Sabol keeps the beat steady as the group’s long-time drummer.

“I have found that great musicians do not always make for a great band unless there is a harmonious chemistry between all band members, “ observes Oxford. “I believe I have found that special combination, and I know you will agree once you hear this recording.”

The dexterity of these individuals’ musical abilities means no 2 songs sound the same, and every show features a wide variety of musical styles with an emphasis on blues, soul, and funk.

It Feels Good

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