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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Before breaking out on his own, session ace King Curtis cut "June's Blues" with Jimmy Spruill & "Jole Blon" with Waylon Jennings.

Celebrating the birthday of guitar great Kenny Burrell with a couple of recordings with King Curtis, Blossom Dearie and more.

Remembering saxophone great King Curtis on his birthday with a couple of vintage performance clips worth checking.

Remembering R&B great Ruth Brown with the swingin'' "I Don't Know" cut with King Curtis, Al Caiola and Mike Stoller on piano.

Remembering saxophone great King Curtis on his birthday with the overlooked instro swinger "Low Down" released in 1962.

Remembering the late great King Curtis on his birthday with a couple of stellar performances featuring Cornell Dupree.

Memphis Soul Stew by King Curtis & The Kingpins (live)