Love,Preston Reflections In Rhythm & Blues: 1951-1953 CD

Preston Love was an American alto and tenor saxophonist, bandleader and songwriter, from Omaha, Nebraska, perhaps best known as a sidesman with artist like Count Basie, Ray Charles, Lucky Millinder, Nat Towles, Lloyd Hunter etc. He began his career in the Big Band era and recorded prolifically with Count Basie in the 40s before getting his own recording career away in 1951. He worked extensively with bandleader/producer Johnny Otis during 1951, recording sides like 'Twilight Blues' and 'Strictly Cash' for Federal Records, before launching the shortlived Spin label in 1952, in partnership with Otis. Spin's biggest record was Love's 'Jumpin' For Charles' a song written for 'Dolphins of Hollywood' deejay Charles Tramell. This unique compilation reissues everything that Love recorded between 1951-55 and includes a number of sides which, according to producer Johnny Otis, he is believed to have played on

1. Wondering 2. Voodoo 3. Unconscious Blues 4. Twilight Blues 5. Wango Blues 6. September Song 7. Like a Ship at Sea 8. Strictly Cash 9. Kissin' Boogie 10. Jumpin' for Charles 11. Feel So Good 12. Huckle Boogie 13. Stay By My Side 14. You Got Me Drinkin' 15. Suicide Blues 16. My Love Is Draggin' 17. Ooh-La Cha-Cha 18. I'm Not a Tree 19. If You Ever Get Lonesome - Roy "Happy" Easter 20. That's All Right Baby - the Love Bugs 21. Talk to Me Baby - Roy 'Happy' Easter 22. Country Boogie - Preston Love Orchestra