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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Wild Jimmy Spruill

Scratch 'N Twist, Rare and Unissued New York Rhythm and Blues 1956-1962

(Tuff City)




Accompanied during this period by sundry crack combos, popular session-guitarist Jimmy gave out with provocative stylings that surely caused many a-dance floor jam  (That's him on Wilbert Harrison's "Kansas City.") Of particular note is Jimmy's penchant for sitting down hard, in his soloing. This is the stuff of down-and-dirty parties and nocturnal interactions. It grabs sensuous instincts and urges their physicality.

Recommended: "Memphis," "Mind On Loving You," "Kansas City March," "Hard Grind," "Cut and Dried," "Raisin' Hell," "Driving Home," "Scratch 'N Twist," "Charles Walker Slop," "Party Hardy"

Video: "Driving Home"


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