The REAL sound of Swinging London
06/17/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Club-goers favourites Zoot Money's Big Roll Band recorded as they were meant to be heard - live and in person. Recorded in early 1966, shortly before the recording session that produced their second UK LP ZOOT! and their debut US LP, this one is a knock-out. It shows the group running the gamut of their band-book; Hammond organ driven soul-jazz, slow blues, and energetic R&B and Soul work-outs. The musicianship is quite notable, especially the sax section, and both Zoot and Paul Williams turn in great vocal performances. All this PLUS a guest appearance by the sensation (but under-rated, if not virtually unknown) Herbie Goins! Recorded at Dick Jordan's Klook's Kleek club in North London, this one is a sweat-soaked, wear-out-your-loafers must."