Product Review

2010 release containing a pair of classic, much sought after and wholesomely groovy beatnik albums together in one offbeat culture-shaking package. Exploitative travelogue grooves from the bongo-wielding keyboard player Googie Rene (best known for some groovy Jazz instrumentals) on the beret-adorned Romesville. Street smart jive from Charlie Parker-approved hustler and expert storyteller Babs Gonzalez on Tales From Manhattan, a sleazy slice of organ-powered soul. With sleeve-notes from MOJO's goateed Dave Henderson. Righteous