Just Got Lucky
Back in 1973, when Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown couldn't get a record deal in the U.S., the French label Black & Blue put the multi-instrumentalist together with American jazz stars likeJay McShann,Al Grey, andMilt Buckner. The resulting recording sessions effectively blurred the line between blues and jazz with swinging rhythms, classy solos, and a sassy attitude. Nine songs from that session were finally released in the U.S. on 1985'sPressure Cooker. Another 10 tracks appear onJust Got Lucky, which also includes four songs from a 1977 Black & Blue session. It's all a perfect blend of hot playing and relaxed fun.--Geoffrey Himes