JOE TURNER – 1946-1947 | The Classics Chronological Series – 1034 (1998) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This fine collection captures Turner in his early prime, out on the West Coast and cutting some of the tightest jump blues of the '40s. Part of Classics' chronological series, the disc features such fine support players as pianists Pete Johnson and Albert Ammons, guitarist Teddy Bunn, and alto saxophonist Tab Smith. Among the 23 tracks are fine remakes of earlier Turner gems like "Roll 'em Pete," "Nobody in Mind," and "Ice Man Blues." Other highlights include Turner's initial R&B chart topper "My Gal's a Jockey" and the salaciously swingin' "Around the Clock Blues." A solid bet for fans of vintage jump blues. Stephen Cook
Tracklist :
1     My Gal's a Jockey
Joe Turner
2     I'm Still in the Dark 3:20
Joe Turner
3     I Got Love for Sale 2:32
Joe Turner
4     Sunday Morning Blues 2:52
Big Joe Turner
5     Mad Blues 2:25
Joe Turner
6     It's a Low Down Dirty Shame 2:38
Joe Turner
7     I'm Still in the Dark 3:04
Joe Turner
8     Miss Brown Blues 2:52
Joe Turner
9     Sally Zu-Zazz 2:53
Big Joe Turner
10     Rock O' Gibralter 2:36
Joe Turner
11     Milk and Butter Blues 3:06
Joe Turner
12     That's What Really Hurts 2:48
Joe Turner
13     I'm in Sharp When I Hit the Coast 2:54
Joe Turner
14     New Ooh Wee Baby Blues 3:03
Joe Turner
15     Around the Clock Blues, Pt. 1 1:46
Wynonie Harris
16     Around the Clock Blues, Pt. 2 1:39
Wynonie Harris
17     Morning Glory 2:29
Traditional
18     Nobody in Mind 3:09
Big Joe Turner
19     Low Down Dog 2:31
Leroy Carr / Big Joe Turner
20     Back Breaking Blues 3:04
Joe Turner
21     Empty Pocket Blues 2:40
Joe Turner
22     Roll 'Em Pete 2:51
Pete Johnson / Big Joe Turner
23     Ice Man Blues 2:31
Louis Jordan