Noble Watts – Blast Off! – Flyright Records LP 547

This 1979 14-cut LP on the Flyright Records label is indeed packed with exhilarating 1950s era New York R&B instrumentals, and is the sort of party on vinyl that will keep the fun going all night!

Watts was a purveyor of fiery tenor saxophone excursions that wildly honked there way into the consciousness of R&B, blues, and jump blues fans everywhere.  His combustible style was infectious, and when joined by his boundless, energetic showmanship, Watts’ influence on the 1950s R&B transition into rock-n-roll was irrefutable. 

This powerful document on the electrifying surge Watts afforded via his tenor saxophone gathers amazing sides from the Sir, Baton, and Club labels.  Whether it’s a relentless shuffle or an all-out maniacal tenor saxophone undertaking, what is thrillingly found here will quench the thirst for blasting tenor saxophone bliss.

Watts’ Blast Off! Is highly recommended, and will ensure many turntable spins for those that crave wild tenor saxophone detonation!

Below are the tracks on this astounding album.

Song Titles

Side A

• Blast Off
• Easy Going Pt. 1
• Flap Jack
• The Slide
• Mashed Potatoes
• Original Boogie Woogie
• The Creep

Side B

• Shakin’
• Easy Going Pt. 2
• Great Times
• The Beaver
• The Frog Hop
• Hot Tamales
• Walking the Floor Over You