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Calvin Owens has been leading big bands for decades, touring in support of B.B. King until forming his own group in the mid-'80s. But the trumpeter's music draws from a number of styles. Owens shines with his heartfelt trumpet in "Mistreat a Good Man." "I Gotcha Hootchie Mama," a vocal feature for Gloria Edwards (which she co-wrote with arranger Nelson Mills), has a Cajun flavor with the presence of accordion player Robert Ludd, Jr. Trombonist Aubrey Tucker wrote and arranged the loping "So Blue and All Alone," a bluesy ballad with fine solos by the composer and the bandleader. The band shows off its gospel roots with a spirited take of "This Little Light of Mine," with an understated vocal by Owens, who is backed by a group of enthusiastic backup singers and Kyle Turner's fiery sermon on tenor sax. They also have a bit of fun with standards, with a boisterous party-like atmosphere in a swinging treatment of "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," though their treatment of "Lover Man" suffers from an overblown introduction. It is safe to say that anyone catching Calvin Owens & His Blues Orchestra will not remain seated for long. ~ Ken Dryden
Composers: Nelson Mills; Sarah Send.
Personnel: Calvin Owens (vocals, trumpet, flugelhorn); Bert Wills (vocals, guitar); Yvonne Washington, Tweed Smith, Gloria Edwards, Trudy Lynn (vocals); Robert Bridges, Daniel Strba (viola); Kevin Dvorak, Jeffery Butler (cello); Sonny Boy Terry (harmonica); Darryl Richards, Dave Caceres (alto saxophone); Kyle Turner, Wilton Felder (tenor saxophone); Ronnie Farmer, James Page (trombone); Ron Cole (piano, Fender Rhodes piano, Clavinet); Marvin Sparks (drums, percussion).
Audio Mixer: Andy Bradley.
Liner Note Author: Roger Wood .
Recording information: Sugarhill Recording Studios, Houston, TX.
Photographers: Donovan Allen; Tommy Ewasko.
Arrangers: Nelson Mills; Calvin Owens. Calvin Owens Blues Orchestra Calvin Owens Show Songs | 1. | Hucklebuck |
| 2. | I Gotcha Hootchie Mama |
| 3. | If the Blues Come Roun' |
| 4. | Mistreat a Good Man |
| 5. | Big Sweet Woman |
| 6. | Love On a Silver Platter |
| 7. | Come On Home Baby |
| 8. | Lover Man |
| 9. | This Little Light of Mine |
| 10. | Why Can't I |
| 11. | H-Town French Town Git Down |
| 12. | So Blue and All Alone |
| 13. | Santa Claus Is Coming to Town |
| 14. | Stop the Clock |
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