The Ty Curtis Band recently earned 2nd place in the prestigious 2009 International Blues Challenge. The Challenge started with more than 2,000 bands in nine countries and 36 states. One hundred bands earned the right to come to Memphis, ten made it to the Finals and The Ty Curtis Band was voted 2nd place by a panel judges made up of industry professionals. Playing a mix of blues, blues-rock, funk and swing the band keeps audiences attention with a multi-talented line-up….

Stand On The Ocean is dedicated to going to the source to capture the blues and other roots music before "the suits, focus groups and PC Police get their hands on it". This offering featuring veteran Delta gunslinger Terry 'Big T' Williams proves the point and provides a taste of the big energy in an intimate setting still found in Mississippi's jukes. A little less polished and civilized than its big city cousin, today's Delta blues retains all the unsophisticated exuberance of the days when Muddy Waters cut heads on the streets of Clarksdale.
REVIEW BY MICK RAINSFORD, BLUES & RHYTHM MAGAZINE Big T, after 20 years seasoning with the likes of Dave 'Pecan' Orchard, Little Jeno Tucker and Big Jack Johnson, has teamed up with sons Terrell and Black Jack to form the Family Band and set out on his own….

Coined ' a blues-afflicted, roadhouse-rock group'. This is likely the most eclectic blues CD I've ever heard. It is a very delightful blend of blues, folk, classic and southern rock. The original songs offer great lyrics and instrumentation, and fine vocals. Tracks change between driving electric blues and rock, and tasty acoustic ballads. The addition of a nice violin and female vocals on a few tunes mixes it up even more, The variety of sound styling makes for enjoyable listening and offers something for everyone.

Kenny Dorham - The Complete Savoy Recordings Plus Other Small Group Sessions (1946-49) {1999 Definitive Records}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC+CUE+LOG -> 334 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 176 Mb
Full Artwork @ 400 dpi (jpg) -> 103 Mb
© 1999 Definitive Records / Disconforme | DRCD 11156
Jazz / Bop / Trumpet

The first recordings with small groups made for the Savoy label by one of the most fine trumpeters in moder jazz-wich replaced Miles Davis on Charlie Parker's combo and later became a founding member of The Jazz Messengers and Jazz Prophets. Only master takes.