If you own just one of the countless IMPERIAL Fats Domino 45s or 78s, you will own at least two examples of Herb Hardesty's craft, as he blew tenor saxophone solos on just about every track Fats cut on Imperial from his first session in 1949 to his last in 1962. Herb’s unique sax signature also appeared on a vast amount of other New Orleans productions throughout the 1950s and early 60s. He also toured with Fats’ road band for four decades, appearing all over the world. This cd compiles an unissued MERCURY / WING release from the 1950's and is good time rockin New Orleans R&B.....the cd is rounded out with sides released on KING in the 1960's and reflects that era's musical sound.........The great music is supplemented by a book full of gorgeous pictures from Herb’s own collection and testimonials from many of the great musicians he has worked with in his 60-plus years in music, from Dr John to Allen Toussaint to Herb’s most regular and loyal employer Dave Bartholomew...............
