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She'll Be So Fine |
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04:00 |
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Running Out of Time |
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04:10 |
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We B 3 |
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04:08 |
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Standing Here at the Crossroads |
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04:17 |
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Smack Dab in the Middle |
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03:24 |
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Let Me Live |
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03:51 |
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Still Livin' in Prison |
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05:26 |
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Switchin' in the Kitchen |
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03:59 |
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From You |
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04:30 |
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Q's Blues |
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04:30 |
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Easy Baby |
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06:36 |
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12 |
Farmer John |
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02:41 |
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Baby, Baby, Baby |
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05:27 |
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Rogue Elephant |
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03:23 |
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Under One Roof
Date of Release Jan 14, 1997
At its best, Roomful of Blues is a throwback to the heated jump bands of the early 1950s, which blended hard-driving swing with the extroverted emotions of early R&B. However, this particular release is different than expected. Listeners who hope to hear extended solos and riotous ensembles are sure to be disappointed, for much of the time Roomful of Blues sounds like an anonymous backup group put together specifically to accompany singer Sugar Ray Norcia. Sugar Ray is a versatile and talented singer, and his repertoire ranges from a Basie blues to tunes that are closer to rock, soul and even country. If one comes to this CD without false expectations, the music is enjoyable on its own level, but from the jazz standpoint, the release is rather routine and not very significant. - Scott Yanow
1. She'll Be So Fine (Vachon) - 4:00
2. Running Out of Time (Vachon) - 4:10
3. We B 3 (Grace/Rossi/Vachon) - 4:08
4. Standing Here at the Crossroads (Clark) - 4:17
5. Smack Dab in the Middle (Calhoun) - 3:24
6. Let Me Live (Norcia) - 3:50
7. Still Livin' in Prison (Norcia) - 5:26
8. Switchin' in the Kitchen (Taylor) - 3:59
9. From You (Vachon) - 4:30
10. Q's Blues (Querfurth) - 4:30
11. Easy Baby (Dixon) - 6:36
12. Farmer John (Harris/Terry) - 2:41
13. Baby, Baby, Baby (Livingston/Mack) - 5:27
14. Rogue Elephant (Chapman/Morcia/Norcia) - 3:23
Bob Enos - Trumpet
Neil Goldberg - Assistant Engineer
Ken "Doc" Grace - Bass
Phil Greene - Engineer, Mixing
Doug James - Sax (Baritone)
Rich Lataille - Arranger, Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
Matt McCabe - Piano
Sugar Ray Norcia - Harmonica, Vocals
Carl Querfurth - Trombone, Producer, Executive Producer
John Rossi - Drums
Chris Vachon - Guitar, Producer, Associate Producer
Howie Weinberg - Mastering
Diane Wanek - Design
Bob Bell - Executive Producer
Roger Lian - Digital Editing
Rob Pemberton - Assistant Engineer, Mixing Assistant
Roomful Horns - Arranger, Horn Arrangements
CD Bullseye Blues 9569
