Leo'S Five Direct From The Blue Note Club CD

2008 collection. Ultra-desirable, early '60s St. Louis R&B that commands a small fortune in collector circles. The late vocalist Leo Gooden was an important local mover-and-shaker whose ear for talent helped him assemble one of the best bands of it's time. Although they never recorded for a major label, Leo's Five enjoy as big a reputation among fans of 'Soul Jazz' as do many groups with a considerably higher profile. This CD brings together the best tracks from their stupidly rare 1960 album, assorted even rarer St. Louis 45s on which they appeared as the 'instrumental accompaniment' and two fantastic 45s where they are fronted by Blues guitar legend - and a man who sat in with Leo's Five many times in his pre-fame days - Albert King. 21 tracks. Ace.

1. Hold It 2. C.O.D. (Albert King) 3. Worrisome Baby (Albert King) 4. Lonesome (Albert King) 5. You Threw Your Love on Me Too Strong (Albert King) 6. Let's Do the Cat (Jamie Ross with Leo's Five) 7. So Glad (Charles Drain) 8. Stop and Think About It (Charles Drain) 9. High Heel Sneakers 10. Something You Got 11. Sunrise Serenade 12. Cookin' with Chezie Mae 13. Frederick's Dream 14. Ol' Man River Part 1 15. Ol' Man River Part 2 16. Winkee-Do (Leo Gooden) 17. Ugly-Ugly (Leo Gooden) 18. Tippin' 19. Johnny Comes Marching Home 20. Mop Water 21. Minor Over Matter