Mercury Records Collection: SRE-66014: Bustin' Out

SRE-66014: Bustin' Out / Gentleman June Gardner

Label Type :	white EmArcy E promotional
Matrix Number :	SIDE-A	SR 66014-A-E 1 MR
	SIDE-B	SR 66014-B-E 1 MR

Comments

promotional copy with white EmArcy label; “NOT FOR SALE” stamped on the back cover.

Inside The Groove

Funky-stinky New Orleans instrumental stuffs by a legendary drummer.

Personal Impression (and brief notes)

Gentleman June Gardner is one of the acclaimed New Orleans drummers. The most famous job was a sort of Lee Dorsey's recordings, such as “Get Out Of My Life Woman” and “Working In A Coalmine”. His another celebrated work would be a drummer of Sam Cooke's road band (1960-1964).

This album, released in 1966, contains his fine leader sessions, compiled from his various recordings for local labels (including Hot Line label in New Orleans), maybe arranged/produced by legendary Wardell Quezergue. The top-notch smash hit “It's Gonna Rain” and all other tunes are covered with lazy New-Orleans rhythm, but also hot taste. Dirty but steady brass riffs are also attractive. Especially all tunes on the Side-B are very impressive.

Although it's mysterious that these recordings were released by EmArcy label, this LP holds nice funky instrumentals.

Strictly Personal Rating (to what extent I could enjoy this album)

8 out of 10

Track Listing

SIDE-A
A-1	99 Plus 1 (W. Quezergue)	2:17
A-2	Last Night (Axton - Smith - Newman - Moman)	2:11
A-3	Hammerhead (W. Quezergue)	2:16
A-4	One Mint Julep (R. Toombs)	2:51
A-5	Hot Seat (W. Quezergue)	2:42
A-6	Mustard Greens (A. Gardner)	2:17
SIDE-B
B-1	It's Gonna Rain (S. Bono)	2:12
B-2	Later Baby (W. Quezergue)	2:49
B-3	Hang On Sloopy (B. Russell - W. Farrell)	2:42
B-4	Yesterday (J. Lennon - P. McCartney)	3:19
B-5	The Joker (L. Bricusse - A. Newley)	2:26