Stormy Monday

Les McCann, Lou Rawls

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 11, 1990)
• Original Release Date: February 5, 1962
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Blue Note Records
• ASIN: B000005HF1
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #108,779 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

From Grove Press Guide to Blues on CD
In 1962, when this, his first, album was made, Lou Rawls was a singer fresh off the "chitlin' circuit" who had a few years to tough out till pop stardom. Here he wraps his rich, gospel- trained baritone around jazz and blues standards, with a swinging little combo led by pianist Les McCann underpinning his relaxed cordiality. Three previously unissued tracks unearthed for the CD, notably "Blues Is a Woman," further display Rawls's concentration and his deliberation of a lyric. -- © Frank John Hadley 1993

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE GREAT JAZZ LPS OF THE 60s, May 12, 2000

By	L. S. Slaughter "silvanus" (Chapel Hill, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A little known gem, this grand collection. I know, you're thinking Lou Rawls "You'll Never Find a Love Like This". No. This was before the commercial suits came calling, folks. Les McCann, that genius of ivory tinkling, guides young Lou through some sensuous takes of "See See Rider", and best, the definitive version of "Willow Weep for Me" for my money. This one has a piano section that is...well, sublime. Don't pass this CD up if you like great jazz piano and/or vocals. And whatever you think of Rawls milquetoast 70s and 80s output, don't be put off. He's a genius here.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quintessential Blues and Jazz, December 24, 2001

By	Kenneth James Michael MacLean (Ann Arbor, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This recording is one of the greatest vocal sessions of all time. It puts the so-called blues recordings of today to shame. Don't be put off by Lou Rawls as the singer -- this was done in 1962, when he was only 21. Lou is brilliant -- he interprets every one of these classics with verve, originality and style in the best jazz and blues tradition. Les McCann's playing is subtle and supportive of this talented vocalist. It really is a shame that Lou wasted all of the talent that is so evident on this recording. But you will forget all of that when you listen to it! This is a classic recording which should be in the library of all jazz and blues lovers. 5 1/2 stars.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We will all miss this one of a kind great voice. , March 9, 2006

By	LeRoi Simmons - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We will all miss this one of a kind great voice. This CD is a must have in every jazz lovers collection.