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Jeannie and Jimmy Cheatham - Homeward Bound (1987)

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Jeannie and Jimmy Cheatham - Homeward Bound (1987)

Jeannie and Jimmy Cheatham - Homeward Bound (1987)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 277 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 113 MB | Covers - 13 MB
Genre: Blues, Jazz Blues, Swing | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Concord Jazz (CCD-4321)

This time around, the Cheathams' guest is altoist/singer Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson - a perfect choice, since his ability to play both blues and Kansas City swing/bop is similar to the style of the Sweet Baby Blues Band. Although the emphasis is on swinging blues, there are a few departures, including Jeannie Cheatham's wistful vocal on "Detour Ahead," and a hot instrumental "Homeward Bound." In addition to Vinson and Jeannie (a splendid pianist), soloists include the tenors of Jimmie Noone, Jr. (doubling on clarinet) and Dinky Morris, altoist Curtis Peagler, trumpeter Snooky Young and bass trombonist Jimmy Cheatham. Not to be overlooked are bassist Red Callender and drummer John "Ironman" Harris. But it is the heated and riffing ensembles, along with the pure joy this band generates, that make all of their Concord recordings easily recommended.

Jeannie & Jimmy Cheatham and The Sweet Baby Blues Band - Blues and the Boogie Masters (1993)

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Jeannie & Jimmy Cheatham and The Sweet Baby Blues Band - Blues and the Boogie Masters (1993)

Jeannie & Jimmy Cheatham - Blues and the Boogie Masters (1993)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 370 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 157 Mb | Scans included
Blues, Jazz-Blues, Piano Jazz, Swing | Label: Concord Jazz | # CCD-4579 | 01:02:52

The Kansas City swing blues of the Sweet Baby Blues Band is very difficult not to enjoy. Jeannie Cheatham's exuberant vocals (propelled by her forcefully swinging piano) inspire the many soloists on the blues-oriented material, and there is plenty of variety in tempo and feeling to keep this set continually interesting. Among the main soloists are ageless trumpeter Snooky Young, tenorman Rickey Woodard (making his debut on clarinet on two cuts), and guest altoist Hank Crawford, who sits in on four songs.

Jeannie and Jimmy Cheatham - Basket Full of Blues (1992)

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Jeannie and Jimmy Cheatham - Basket Full of Blues (1992)

Jeannie and Jimmy Cheatham and The Sweet Baby Blues Band - Basket Full of Blues (1992)
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 371 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 159 MB | Covers - 16 MB
Genre: Blues, Swing, Jazz Blues | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Concord Jazz (CCD-4501)

For their sixth Concord recording, there was a major change in the personnel of the Cheathams' Sweet Baby Blues Band. Jimmie Noone, Jr. had passed away, and his replacement was the popular tenor Rickey Woodard, who on this set also plays some effective alto and clarinet (the latter on "Buddy Bolden's Blues"). But Woodard is only one of a bunch of colorful soloists, which include pianist/singer Jeannie Cheatham, Jimmy Cheatham on bass trombone, altoist Curtis Peagler, Snooky Young and Nolan Smith on trumpets, baritonist Dinky Morris and guest Frank Wess on tenor and flute. With bassist Red Callender and drummer John "Ironman" Harris keeping the ensembles swinging and driving, this is a particularly memorable set..