This 1962 album, "Swingin' Machine," features Mose Allison in a quartet setting, showcasing his signature blend of jazz, blues, and boogie-woogie with his characteristic deadpan vocal delivery. It captures a period of prolific output for Allison, with 10 tracks of his distinctive songwriting.
- "Swingin' Machine" was released in 1962 on the Epic Records label.
- The album features a lineup of Joe Benjamin on bass, Eddie Rosa on drums, and Lou Blackburn on trombone.
- This album was reissued in 2014 by RevOla Records.
Mose Allison was a jazz pianist, singer, and songwriter from Mississippi who was known for his distinctive blend of blues, jazz, and country influences. By 1962, Allison had already released several albums, establishing himself as a unique voice in the jazz scene with his witty lyrics and unconventional vocal style.
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