{"product_id":"early-earl-the-gotham-recordings-1946-1947-cd","title":"Early Earl - The Gotham Recordings 1946-1947 CD","description":"\u003ch3\u003eEarl Bostic • Early Earl - The Gotham Recordings 1946-1947 CD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore becoming one of the biggest instrumental stars of the King Records era, \u003cstrong\u003eEarl Bostic\u003c\/strong\u003e was already redefining the sound of Rhythm \u0026amp; Blues with a series of remarkable recordings for Philadelphia's Gotham label. Revered by fellow musicians for his astonishing technique and electrifying alto saxophone playing, Bostic combined the sophistication of Jazz with the excitement of jump blues, helping to shape the sound that would soon evolve into Rock 'n' Roll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarly Earl The Gotham Recordings 1946-1947\u003c\/em\u003e brings together almost all of Bostic's surviving Gotham recordings on a single CD, making it the most comprehensive collection of this important period in his career. Instrumental highlights such as \u003cem\u003eTippin' In\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e845 Stomp\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBostic's Jump\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJoy Dust\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eScotch Jam\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eApollo Theatre Jump\u003c\/em\u003e showcase his thrilling saxophone style, while vocal performances including \u003cem\u003eJumpin' Jack\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLet's Ball Tonight\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eI'm The Guy That Loves Ya\u003c\/em\u003e reveal another side of an artist who would later concentrate almost exclusively on instrumentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese recordings also capture the moment that first brought Bostic to national attention. Their success persuaded King Records to acquire both his contract and many of his master recordings, beginning a sixteen-year partnership that would establish him as one of the most successful and influential saxophonists in post-war American music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpertly restored and packed with outstanding Jump Blues and early Rhythm \u0026amp; Blues instrumentals, this collection is essential listening for anyone interested in the roots of Rock 'n' Roll or the development of the modern R\u0026amp;B saxophone sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. That's The Groovy Thing (Part A)\u003cbr\u003e2. Tippin' In\u003cbr\u003e3. That's The Groovy Thing (Part B)\u003cbr\u003e4. Jumpin' Jack\u003cbr\u003e5. That's The Heat You Gotta Beat\u003cbr\u003e6. Let's Ball Tonight (Part 1)\u003cbr\u003e7. Away\u003cbr\u003e8. Let's Ball Tonight (Part 2)\u003cbr\u003e9. Where Or When\u003cbr\u003e10. Cuttin' Out\u003cbr\u003e11. Here Goes\u003cbr\u003e12. My Special Dream\u003cbr\u003e13. I'm The Guy That Loves Ya\u003cbr\u003e14. 845 Stomp\u003cbr\u003e15. Earl's Rumboogie\u003cbr\u003e16. Bostic's Jump\u003cbr\u003e17. Hot Sauce! - Boss\u003cbr\u003e18. Temptation\u003cbr\u003e19. Artistry By Bostic\u003cbr\u003e20. Bostic's Boogie Blues\u003cbr\u003e21. Bar Fly Baby\u003cbr\u003e22. Joy Dust\u003cbr\u003e23. Slightly Groovy\u003cbr\u003e24. Disc Jockey's Nightmare\u003cbr\u003e25. Liza (All The Clouds'll Roll Away)\u003cbr\u003e26. Scotch Jam\u003cbr\u003e27. The Man I Love\u003cbr\u003e28. Apollo Theatre Jump\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"quick-actions-wrapper\" data-manual-position=\"false\" style=\"position: fixed; z-index: 2147483646; pointer-events: auto; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 0.15s; left: 12px; top: 36.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"deepseek-quick-action-buttons light-mode\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box !important; height: 40px !important; padding: 4px 10px !important; opacity: 1; position: static;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Earl Bostic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54966294872393,"sku":"JASMCD2837","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/3427\/9753\/files\/Earl-Bostic-300dpi-002.jpg?v=1785335135","url":"https:\/\/www.raucousrecords.com\/products\/early-earl-the-gotham-recordings-1946-1947-cd","provider":"Raucous Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}