New songs, arrangements and fiery
improvisations characterise this swinging quintet who delight in
delving into the rich and
raunchy legacy of 40’s 50’s R&B to fuel their very own rockin’
rollercoaster.
“Rhythm
is our business” quotes Pikey who finds inspiration in the humour and
effortless swing of Louis Jordan and Slim Gaillard as well as admiring the
vivid imagery and percussive drive of Chuck Berry’s song-writing where melody,
lyrics and rhythm are inseparable. Other heroes include Ray Charles, Joe Turner
and the countless artists from the many obscure vintage labels specialising
in Black America’s raw undiluted dirty dance music. Yes we’re talking
about the
roots of rock ‘n’ roll before over-amplification and mass hype where the
jazzmen got low-down and dirty with the sweating dancers and the jumpin’ boogie
beat.
The latest news is that
the long awaited album of 15 original songs is out now ! Entitled “Streamline”
after one of the cuts, the CD is available in record shops in France through
the label Avel Ouest (distribution Coop Breizh) and by post anywhere in the
world from the band at the following address (price 15 euros plus 4 euros
postage).
Pikey Butler’s Jumpin’ Five
30 rue Louis Pasteur 29000 Quimper, France
e-mail pikey.butler@wanadoo.fr