The Big Butter & Egg Man

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
New Orleans of the '90s has two young trumpeters in their 20s, Kermit Ruffins and Nicholas Payton, who resemble the greatest New Orleans trumpeter of them all, Louis Armstrong. Payton, who bears the closest physical resemblance, does the best job of echoing Satchmo's piercing, adventurous jazz solos. Ruffins, whose physical resemblance is less exact, is the heir of Armstrong as pop entertainer--the warm singer, the charming joker, and the tuneful trumpeter. Six of the 10 tracks on Ruffins's second solo album, The Big Butter & Egg Man, are vocal numbers, and it's on those that he bridges the gap between New Orleans jazz of the '20s and New Orleans R&B of the '50s. This is most obvious on "Li'l Liza Jane," an old Dixieland standard which was later recorded by Fats Domino and the Neville Brothers. Ruffins and his two former bandmates in the ReBirth Brass Band--saxophonist Roderick Paulin and tubaist Philip Frazier--get a Dixieland horn arrangement swinging, but the gospel-ish vocals and syncopated dance beat come straight out of R&B. The same approach of sophisticated harmonies, infectious rhythms, and exuberant humor is applied to the old Tin Pan Alley title tune, to Stuff Smith's 1930s marijuana song "If You're a Viper," and to Ruffins's guided tour of his hometown, "I'll Drink Ta Dat." The four instrumentals, featuring music by Armstrong, Ellington, and Ruffins, are perfectly respectable, but it's Ruffins's vocal showcases which separate him from the pack. --Geoffrey Himes --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

The Big Butter & Egg Man, Music, Kermit Ruffins, Jazz, Jazz Music, New Orleans Jazz, Pop, Swing
Black And Blue: A Musical Revue (1989 Original Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Diverse offering full of laughter, love and the blues!!
 Black And Blue: A Musical Revue (1989 Original Broadway Cast)

Manufacturer: Drg
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000PIF
Release Date: 1992-04-10

Tracks:

  1. Blues: I'm A Woman
  2. Royal Garden Blues
  3. St. Louis Blues
  4. After You've Gone
  5. If I Can't Sell It, I'll Keep Sittin' On It
  6. I Want A Big Butter And Egg Man
  7. Stompin' At The Savoy
  8. I've Got A Right To Sing The Blues
  9. Black And Tan Fantasy
  10. T'Ain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do
  11. Call It Stormy Monday/I'm Getting 'Long Alright
  12. Body And Soul
  13. I'm Confessing
  14. Am I Blue
  15. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
  16. In A Sentimental Mood
  17. Black And Blue

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Diverse offering full of laughter, love and the blues!!.......1998-12-24

This musical soundtrack is my favorite! It has a diverse offering of artists who range in vocals from a very robust and alluring tenor to enchanting soprano. The types of songs go from fun & upbeat to "somebody-please-get-me-a-tissue" blues. These selections will make you envision whatever scene/theme that is being performed and will force you to crawl into the number and savor/enjoy the fun or the blues of it.

I love it!! I believe you will, too.
Big Shots
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Mad I Copped
  • Real Good Hip-Hop
  • An album combination of Charizma singles and unreleased.
  • the good die young
  • Great CD
 Big Shots
Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf
Manufacturer: Stones Throw
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000E69HW
Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

  1. Here's A Smirk
  2. Methods
  3. Jack The Mack
  4. Talk About A Girl
  5. Red Light Green Light
  6. Tell You Something
  7. Gatha Round
  8. Devotion
  9. Apple Juice Break
  10. My World Premiere
  11. Ice Cream Truck
  12. Charizma What
  13. Fair Weathered Friend
  14. Soon To Be Large
  15. Pacin' The Floor

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Mad I Copped.......2007-04-27

Old B.S.
Sounds like Kris Kross with the backward clothes from the early 90's. Old garbage that you really don't want to hear. Should give it 0 stars

5 out of 5 stars Real Good Hip-Hop.......2006-06-27

I recently bought this album on vinyl at a record store about a month ago.. all I have to say is that I really like it. I think probably my favorite track on here is "Fair Weathered Friend" but I also like "Devotion" and "Methods" quite a bit.. and "Red Light, Green Light" isn't bad either.. overall it's a good hip-hop record.. so if your looking for some quality hip-hop I would recommend you checking this record out..

Justin

5 out of 5 stars An album combination of Charizma singles and unreleased........2005-04-03

Charizma was probably one of the finest MC's hip-hop tried to offer to the world that was so close to rise.

This sorta of thing that Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf had that they had the largest potential to rise and just got pushed down heavily by tragedy of death and irony reminds me of K.M.D. stood with Subroc (RIP) & Zev Love X (aka MF Doom).

Personally, all the songs are real creative. Awe-some lyrics and exciting production. One of a kind style. No skips required. I actually first saw Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf from the "Red Light, Green Light" music video, another awesome single. Also, another favorite track of mines would have to be "My World Premiere", one real smash hit.

Charizma had alot coming and I'm sure he's had to inspire MC's with such skills at young age. RIP.

Check out DJ Peanut Butter Wolf's works along with Stones Throw Records release if you were a fan of the duo.

5 out of 5 stars the good die young.......2005-02-24

this album is a classic example of what you get when you put a creative beat conductor together with a lyrical genius. Charizma had the passion and skill level to be one of the all time greatest but his career was tragically cut short, and Peanut Butter Wolf is (or should be) recognized as a legend not only for introducing the world to Charizma and for composing incredible beats but also for following through with his passion for good music and taking it into his own hands by putting together his own record label (if you want something done right you have to do it yourself) Stones Throw Records

you may not agree but when i first heard Charizma i felt he had the skills of another underground legend that had his career cut way too short, Lamont Coleman. i felt the same intensity that he had in his voice, the same love for the music that he had when he laid vocals. when its all said and done their styles dont match but their impression did (on me)

thank you Peanut Butter Wolf for keeping the hope alive
RIP Charizma
RIP Big L

5 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2004-05-09

Should have had promotion and been released a lot earlier in memory of the late rapper, great cd, got that ol' school rap feel
Spreading From the Ashes
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Introduction To The Peanut Butter Conspiracy!
  • A CD FOR LOVERS OF 60'S MUSIC
 Spreading From the Ashes
Peanut Butter Conspiracy
Manufacturer: Big Beat UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
Psychedelic RockPsychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
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  5. My Mind Goes High: Psychedelic Pop Nuggets from the WEA Vaults

ASIN: B0007RFON4
Release Date: 2005-04-11

Tracks:

  1. Time Is After You
  2. Love's Last Ground [#]
  3. Is There Anything I Can Do
  4. Eventually [#]
  5. Dark On You Now
  6. Winds Up High [#]
  7. Free [#]
  8. Big Bummer
  9. Light Bulb Blues [#]
  10. Let's Take Our Love [#]
  11. Enchanted World [#]
  12. I'm Falling [#]
  13. Flight of the Psychedelic Bumble Bee [#]
  14. Foolhearted Woman [#]
  15. Shirley Can You Come Out & Play [#]
  16. 1-9-6-7
  17. So Lonely [#]
  18. Floating Dream
  19. Shuffle Tune [#]
  20. Moment of Happiness [#]
  21. Hangman [#]
  22. Roses Gone
  23. Make Someone Happy [#]
  24. Naturally (Wintry Ways) [#]
  25. Taste of Something New [#]
  26. You Should Know [Live][#]

Product Description

1. Time Is After You
2. Love's Last Ground
3. Is There Anything I Can Do?
4. Eventually
5. Dark On You Now
6. WInds Up High
7. Free
8. Big Bummer
9. Light Bulb Blues
10. Let's Take Our Love
11. Enchanted World
12. I'm Falling
13. Flight Of The Psychedelic Bumble Bee
14. Foolhearted Woman
15. Shirley Can You Come Out & Play
16. 1-9-6-7
17. So Lonely
18. Floating Dream
19. Shuffle Tune
20. Moment Of Happiness
21. Hangman
22. Roses Gone
23. Make Someone Happy
24. Naturally (Wintry Ways)
25. Taste Of Something New
26. You Should Know

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Introduction To The Peanut Butter Conspiracy!.......2005-08-08

I was browsing through CD's at Tower Records in Las Vegas and was shocked to run across Spreading From The Ashes! Tower seems to have the widest selection in town yet they are severely lacking in many ways, so seeing this CD was a thrill.

I bought it immediately and have been playing it over and over to get used to the songs. It is actually, quite good and a great introduction to what would become the Peanut Butter Conspiracy. The liner notes provide even more insight into the development of the band.

Alan and John, thanks! You did a great job putting it together and giving us an idea of how prolific you two are as songwriters.

The music is a mix of folk, rock, with splashes of (maybe) surf guitar thrown in along with many other nice touches. The vocals are what really kill though. Alan, John, and Barbara are like an entity, an entity of harmony that blends seamlessly. These guys and gal are also not afraid to experiment around and you can hear splashes of many different styles.

For an excellent introduction to this great band, and a look inside their development, you can't go wrong with this CD. Highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars A CD FOR LOVERS OF 60'S MUSIC.......2005-04-17

In a world where you can now get cds of so many artists that had become collector items as hard-to-find lps, this cd not only offers the first re-issue on cd of hard-to-find releases of The Peanut Butter Conspiracy and it's predecessor group, The Ashes, but also gives an in-depth look into the history of the core members leading up to their great releases on Columbia Records in 1967. Included are the songs from that rare Vault lp., "West Coast Love-In" and some single releases by The Ashes. There are other recordings made in professional studios and from private recordings where the writer/singer/players are in a rehearsal situation. As it turns out, these are some of the best recordings on the cd. The outstanding vocals of Barbara Robison, along with the accompaniment of John Merrill and Alan Brackett at these "rehearsals" gives a sense of intimacy seldom heard. One is reminded of the comparison to sitting in on a "Peter, Paul and Mary" rehearsal. Listen to "Enchanted World", "Naturally", and "Shuffle Tune" and you'll hear what I mean. There are studio recordings that show how experimental and unafraid to try something different this group was. There is no "re-hashing" of the same old material here - this is new fresh music even in the year 2005. I must say that it's nice to hear music that is not a fabricated product like most of the music of today, but an honest introspect into a group during a time period in music that still is perhaps the best ever. It is hard to say which songs are the stand-outs because I think different people will have different favorites, but mine are "Roses Gone", which features a wonderful vocal by Barbara, "Enchanted World", the great vocal arrangement on "Moment Of Happiness", their nice rendition of the Holly's song, "So Lonely", and "Foolhearted Woman". Most of these feature Barbara and I guess I'm partial to that because she had such a wonderful voice. There are certainly others that typify the 60's and delve into styles I'd not really heard before, but find intriguing nevertheless. I must add that it helps to be familiar with the groups previously released lps that they made and released in 1967-68, but even without that knowledge this has a potpourri of music that is sure to leave you wanting more. The booklet in the cd is written by 60's expert Alec Palao and has many quotes from interviews he did with the group along with pictures and posters. I highly recommend this "new" release by the Peanut Butter Conspiracy to anyone like me who loves the music of the '60's and appreciates "insight" into what it was all about.
The Big Butter & Egg Man
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		The Big Butter & Egg Man
    Kermit Ruffins
    Manufacturer: Justice Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
    New Orleans JazzNew Orleans Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000000NQN
    Release Date: 1994-09-27

    Tracks:

    1. I'll Drink Ta Dat
    2. The Big Butter And Egg Man
    3. Besame Mucho
    4. Out Of Left Field
    5. The Undertaker Man
    6. Leshianne
    7. Struttin' With Some Barbecue
    8. If You're A Viper
    9. Li'l Liza Jane
    10. West Indies Jazz Dance

    Amazon.com

    New Orleans of the '90s has two young trumpeters in their 20s, Kermit Ruffins and Nicholas Payton, who resemble the greatest New Orleans trumpeter of them all, Louis Armstrong. Payton, who bears the closest physical resemblance, does the best job of echoing Satchmo's piercing, adventurous jazz solos. Ruffins, whose physical resemblance is less exact, is the heir of Armstrong as pop entertainer--the warm singer, the charming joker, and the tuneful trumpeter. Six of the 10 tracks on Ruffins's second solo album, The Big Butter & Egg Man, are vocal numbers, and it's on those that he bridges the gap between New Orleans jazz of the '20s and New Orleans R&B of the '50s. This is most obvious on "Li'l Liza Jane," an old Dixieland standard which was later recorded by Fats Domino and the Neville Brothers. Ruffins and his two former bandmates in the ReBirth Brass Band--saxophonist Roderick Paulin and tubaist Philip Frazier--get a Dixieland horn arrangement swinging, but the gospel-ish vocals and syncopated dance beat come straight out of R&B. The same approach of sophisticated harmonies, infectious rhythms, and exuberant humor is applied to the old Tin Pan Alley title tune, to Stuff Smith's 1930s marijuana song "If You're a Viper," and to Ruffins's guided tour of his hometown, "I'll Drink Ta Dat." The four instrumentals, featuring music by Armstrong, Ellington, and Ruffins, are perfectly respectable, but it's Ruffins's vocal showcases which separate him from the pack. --Geoffrey Himes
    Kid in the Mirror
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Kid in the Mirror

      Manufacturer: Butter-Dog
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000CA6TCQ
      Release Date: 2003-12-02

      Tracks:

      1. The Dinosaur, the Dodo and the Unicorn
      2. Video Game
      3. The World's Fastest Bicycle
      4. There's a Monster in My House
      5. I Dreamed that I Could Fly
      6. The Tiger and the Zebra
      7. Crazy Mountain Road
      8. The Kid in the Mirror
      9. The Elephant Song
      10. The Tale of the Sun and the Moon
      Movietime Scrapbook
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Movietime Scrapbook

        Manufacturer: Empress
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Film ScoresFilm Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
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        Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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        Modern & 20th CenturyModern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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        Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
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        SoundtracksSoundtracks | Imports | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B00002MMYG
        Release Date: 2002-09-24

        Tracks:

        1. Anchors Aweigh-(All Of A Sudden) My Heart Sings - Kathryn Grayson
        2. Let's Fall In Love-Bread And Butter Woman - Danny Kaye/The Andrews Sisters
        3. Big City-Ok'l Baby Dok'l - Betty Garrett
        4. Golden Earrings-Golden Earring - Jack Fina
        5. If Winter Comes-If Winter Comes - Johnnie Johnston
        6. Road To Rio-You Don't Have To Know The Language - Bing Crosby/The Andrews Sisters
        7. Casbah-It Was Written In The Stars - Art Lund
        8. Anchors Aweigh-The King Who Couldn't Dance/The Worry Song - Gene Kelly
        9. The Kissing Bandit-What's Wrong With Me - Kathryn Grayson
        10. Fun And Fancy Free-Lazy Countryside - Johnnie Johnston
        11. Easter Parade-It Only Happens When I Dance With You - Art Lund
        12. The Kissing Bandit-Love Is Where You Find It - Kathryn Grayson
        13. Hit The Deck-Sometimes I'm Happy - Lena Horne
        14. Going My Way-Swinging On A Star - Bing Crosby
        15. Can't Help Singing-Any Moment Now - Deanna Durbin
        16. Secret Life Of Walter Mitty-Anatole Of Paris - Danny Kaye
        17. Strike Up The Band-Our Love Affair - Judy Garland
        18. Voice Of The Stars - Gracie Fields/Charles Laughton/Leslie Henson/Albert Burdon/Evelyn Laye/Stanley Lupino...
        19. British Film Festival Of 1946-Scene From Notable British Pictures Of The War - Leslie Mitchell/Stanley Holloway/Raymond Huntley/Hugh Burdon/Michael Redgrave/Roasamund John....
        Bread and Butter/Big Beat Sounds of...
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Bread and Butter/Big Beat Sounds of...
          The Newbeats
          Manufacturer: Ace Records UK
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
          Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
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          GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B0001KIHR2
          Release Date: 2004-04-05

          Tracks:

          1. Bread and Butter
          2. Bye Bye Love
          3. Shoop Shoop Song (It's in Her Kiss)
          4. There Oughta Be a Law ('Bout the Stuff I Saw)
          5. So Fine
          6. Pink Dally Rue
          7. Everything's Alright
          8. Patent on Love
          9. I'm Blue (The Gong Gong Song)
          10. Tough Little Buggy
          11. Thou Shalt Not Steal
          12. Ain't That Lovin' You Baby
          13. I Can't Hear You No More
          14. (The Bees Are for the Birds) The Birds Are for the Bees
          15. Mother-In-Law
          16. Break Away (From That Boy)
          17. Baby Let's Play House
          18. Great Balls of Fire
          19. Poison Pen
          20. Hey-O-Daddy-O
          21. Find Ya Somewhere Else to Eat Your Crackers
          22. Better Watch Your Step
          23. Natural
          24. Human Kindness
          25. Shake Hands and Come Out Crying [*]
          26. Too Sweet to Be Forgotten [*]

          Product Description

          1. Bread And Butter
          2. Bye Bye Love
          3. The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In Her Kiss)
          4. There Oughta Be A Law (‘Bout The Stuff I Saw)
          5. So Fine
          6. Pink Dally Rue
          7. Everything's Alright
          8. A Patent On Love
          9. I'm Blue (The Gong Gong Song)
          10. Tough Little Buggy
          11. Thou Shalt Not Steal
          12. Ain't That Lovin' You Baby
          13. I Can't Hear You No More
          14. (The Bees Are For The Birds) The Birds Are For The Bees
          15. Mother-In-Law
          16. Break Away (From That Boy)
          17. Baby Let's Play House
          18. Great Balls Of Fire
          19. Poison Pen
          20. Hey-O Daddy-O
          21. Find Ya Somewhere Else To Eat Your Crackers
          22. Better Watch Your Step
          23. The Natural
          24. Human Kindness
          25. Shake Hands (And Come Out Crying)
          26. Too Sweet To Be Forgotten

          Format: CD

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