The Bosses GB1568 wildly sexy — Ray Charles’

wildly sexy — Ray Charles’ gritty

" writes AllMusic

the album was completed with the assistance of Jon Brion

and groovy influences from the 70s with a contemporary twist that leaves plenty to the imagination

worrying officials that a riot might ensue

The Bosses GB1568 wildly sexy — Ray Charles’Count Basie and Big Joe Turner, two architects of Kansas City blues and swing, reunited in convalescent style in 1973 for this stripped back session. Turner's booming voice growls under as part preacher, part brawler, meeting Basie's clipped piano runs on a ten track set that reworks standards like 'Wee Baby Blues' and 'Roll Em' Pete' with full tilt swagger. Backed by players who'd seen it all, from Harlem club basements to coast to coast big band