Up All Night (1998)

About this title: Singer Chizmo Charles made his recording debut as a leader on this CD, at the age of 70! What is more remarkable than his very late start is that Charles' voice could pass for 50. His versatility and the pure joy in his singing are quite appealing. Although largely a blues date, Charles also performs "Angel Eyes" quite credibly and the music ranges from swing to soul. The highlights include "Bed Bug Boogie," Elmore James' "Shake Your Moneymaker," "The Walkin' Blues" and "Bad Bad Whiskey." With fine support given by the four-piece Midnight Horns (which includes Kenny Blake on alto and tenor), ... read more

Tracks:

1. Bed Bug Boogie [Dougherty/Charles]
2. Hurricane [Dougherty]
3. Up All Night [Dougherty]
4. Good Times [Dougherty]
5. Shake Your Moneymaker [James]
6. I Got to Have It [Dougherty]
7. Late at Night [Dougherty]
8. Angel Eyes [Dennis/Brent]
9. Tired of Waiting [West]
10. The Walkin' Blues [Powell/Bass]
11. Bad Bad Whiskey [Davis/Davis]
12. All She Wants to Do Is Rock [McRae/Harris/Harris]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.