John Lee Hooker records with Sam Jones and Louis Hayes, ‘That’s My Story’ for Riverside (1960)

John Lee Hooker‘s ‘That’s My Story’ is a studio album recorded on February 9, 1960 with Sam Jones & Louis Hayes (the rhythm section from Cannonball Adderley) and released the same year by Riverside.

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This week In Jazz Legends 06/52

Ben Harper’s "Whipping Boy" blends blues and folk elements in his 1994 debut, "Welcome to the Cruel World," maintaining a restrained charm that invites reflection. Whitney Houston's "It’s Not Right but It’s Okay" channels late-'90s precision and resilience, backed by Rodney Jerkins’ slick production, with Grammy-winning vocal defiance and a club-ready Thunderpuss remix that kept listeners engaged.

D’Angelo’s "Brown Sugar" fuses funk and jazz with lyrical nods to his neo-soul style, while Soundgarden’s "Spoonman" integrates unconventional rhythm and actual spoon solos for a gritty twist on grunge. Erykah Badu’s "Other Side of the Game" offers subdued storytelling, with her conversational delivery defining its quiet intensity. Each track marks a unique moment tied to its creators’ distinctive vision.

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