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Various Artists - Chicago Hit Factory: The Vee-Jay Story 1953-1966 (2014) {10CD Set Charly Records CHARLY 915 B}
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© 1953-66, 2014 Charly Records / Vee-Jay | CHARLY 915 B
Rhythm & Blues / Doo-Wop / Blues / Soul / Gospel / Jazz

Celebrating sixty years since the launch of one of the most successful independent record labels in US Popular music. Received wisdom would have us believe that before Motown, no black-owned record company had made a significant impact on the US mainstream. However, the actuality is something else entirely. Way back in the early 50s, long before Berry Gordy had written his first song, VEE-JAY RECORDS - a black, family owned and run, Chicago-based label - was establishing itself via a steady stream of Blues, R&B, DooWop and Gospel hits.

Charly Bliss make no secret they’re a throwback. They hone in on an era from about 20 years ago, when seemingly every other band came blissed out, drenched in sun, and outfitted for a spot on the 10 Things I Hate About You or Jawbreaker soundtrack next to Veruca Salt. Back then, for every Breeders there were at least two Letters to Cleos or Stretch Princesses, and their legacy is now constrained doubly: condemned the first time around by a rockist critical establishment for being too poppy, then when everyone started being OK with pop again, dismissed with the same received condemnation. Thing is, this style never went away, it’s just tended to age down.

Audrey Alwett est aujourd’hui autrice de nombreuses bandes dessinées (en particulier les séries à succès Le Grimoire d’Elfie ou encore Le Jardin des fées et Princesse Sara), mais aussi de nouvelles et romans (tels que la trilogie Magic Charly chez Gallimard jeunesse). Elle est également conteuse et a enseigné quelques années l’histoire de l’édition française à l’Université. …

Buddy Rich - Playtime (1960) {Argo–Charly LE JAZZ CD 47 rel 1995}
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© 1956-60, 1995 Argo / Charly Records | LE JAZZ CD 47
Jazz / Mainstream Jazz / Bop / Drums

One if not the best small group recordings of Buddy Rich. Noted as primarily a big band jazz drummer, Rich is masterfully comfortable with this small group. The entire group is so tight, there isn't any room for clams. Why they never released the second Argo LP back in the day is beyond me. The guard sessions are also an excellent representation of this great bands' talent! Mainieri's vibes keeps pace well with Buddy and Most and Goldie are superb! If you don't have this material you are in for a treat!