Anyone Know this one?

[Dan Gould]

Just placed an order for a weird one from The Groove, somehow I doubt I'll land it, but it caught my eye:

Leo's Five -- Spider Burks Presents Leo's Five . . . LP . . . $22.99 (Item: 11424)

LG Records, Early 60's Condition: Very Good- View Cart

Fairly obscure record of an excellent little small combo that made its name in East St. Louis in the early part of the 60's. The group was managed and fronted by Leo Gooden, a club owner and singer in the city at the time, who sings on a number of the tracks on the LP. His style's sort of that deep baritoned male jazz style that was popular at the time, and isn't that special, but the real treat on here are the instrumental tracks on the LP, which have a good lounge jazz feel, and a nice relaxed vibe. Lots of these are original, with titles like "Tippin", "Cookin' With Chezie Mae", "Minor Over Matter", and "Mop Water". The band also includes slightly famous members Fred Jackson and Hammett Bluett, and features a strong sax/organ lineup.

Anyone heard of this?

[mikeweil]

If it is the Fred Jackson who did the Blue Note sessions, post discographical details, please.

[Dan Gould]

Well, the Groove's listing certainly implied it.

I did get the shipping confirmation so I'll have details next week. Had no idea Blueitt started out in a soul-jazz organ outfit.

[Soul Stream]

I have this album. Fred Jackson is pictured on the back, but does not play on the album. Something about he had just joined the band after the recording....