Tag: Omnivore Records
'REVIEW: Blind Boys of Alabama, 'Spirit of the Century,' 'Higher Ground,' Omnivore Recordings
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'REVIEW: Bobby Rush, 'Chicken Heads: A 50-Year History,' Omnivore Recordings
The 74 songs on the four CDs of Bobby Rush's first comprehensive career overview-in-a-box are sterling reminders that this man has sealed his place in blues and funk history without a whole hell of a lot of people knowing it. 'Chicken Heads: A 50-Year History' (Omnivore) is proof positive that when it comes to slippery greasy deep south funk and the kind of blues that make you want to rip your skin open, Bobby Rush, 80, should be on Mount Rushmore. -
'Legendary Jazz Bassist Jaco Pastorius Gets Stephen Kijack Documentary Film Tribute in 'Jaco,' Robert Trujillo to Finance
Sweet. Bass guitar virtuoso Jaco Pastorius will be the focus of Stephen Kijak's new documentary. The film will be the official selection of this year's Record Store Day, and Omnivore Records--on a separate note--will release a collection of found sessions by the bassist from 1976.