Great Players Rusty Bryant - Why didn't I know about him ?

[rhysonsax]

I've just heard some Rusty Bryant on a compilation album I bought from eMusic: "Giants of the Blues and Funk Tenor Sax": eMusic

There's lots of great stuff on the album, but the standout player for me is Rusty Bryant. Sort of in a Stanley Turrentine vein, but he played a range of styles from Rock & Roll, through to funk and soul.

For a taste of his playing try:
"Soul Liberation"

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBu1DDzANoM

View: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dGoRusmVCTk&ra=m


"Cold Duck Time"

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bRYSBJPk9E


Enjoy !

Rhys

 

[dooce]

In a similar vein - Gene Ammons.

I'm sitting here desperately trying to swot-up for an exam in Sustainability (yawn) tomorrow with him funking away on Spotify in the background. Excellent stuff.

 

[Pete Thomas]

Oooh, this brings back memories, somewhere I have a cassette tape of Rusty Bryant, storming stuff.

Thanks for reminding me.

Worth a trip to the loft to find the cassettes and a cassette player.

 

[kevgermany]

Thanks for the intro. Never heard of him before. Am sitting at home sick, feeling sorry for myself - and this is a wonderful tonic!

 

[Derek A]

In the early 70's I mentioned to a workmate that I had played sax in a soul and blues band. He said he had a great rock sax record and lent me a 10inch LP. Never previously heard of Rusty - but yes, it had some great tracks on it. I think he said at one time he played with Bill Haley but I can't honestly remember.

 

[JSL]

Old thread, but worth reviving in case anyone missed it the first time around. I'm surprised this thread didn't last long. I've been listening to Rusty Bryant for some time and he's one of my favorites. Great funky, bluesy, soulful playing! I like everything he does, but I especially like his version of "Cold Duck Time". Just realized it was posted in the OP, but here it is again, anyway:

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgrBUeGLUdI

 

[wakyct]

Old thread, but worth reviving

Indeed, I discovered Bryant for myself just this year, I think I got lucky and heard Fire Eater on the radio.

 

[rhysonsax]

Great band, great groove and very fine saxophone.

View: https://youtu.be/MUK-Wei9slg?si=Dyd8km0P-S_7Y2hO


Rhys

 

[Eulipion2]

It's fairly easy to find most of his recordings on cd, and I'd encourage you to do so! Great sound, great playing!