The Vivino Brothers featuring Jimmy Vivino and his brother Jerry Vivino along with Michael Merritt (Bass), James “The Worm” Wormworth (Drums & Washboard), Fred Walcott (Percussion), and Brian Charette (Organ & Piano) are best known for their work as leading the house band for comedian Conan O’Brien. This began in 1993 when they were members of the Max Weinberg 7, fronted by Bruce Springsteen’s drummer. Later the band continued as Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien Band, The Legally Prohibited Band, and The Basic Cable Band (through 2018).
Their album Vivino Brothers Blues Band features a mix of not only Blues but also Jazz, Soul, and Funk. It features several tunes written by Jerry Vivino along with classics like Slippin’ & Slidin’ by Little Richard, Pusher Man by Curtis Mayfield, Feedback Out On Highway 101 by Van Morrison, and Family Affair written by Sylvester Stewart for his band Sly & The Family Stone.
This is a Live to Stereo and 4 Channel Surround Sound DSD recording by DMP’s Tom Jung assisted by Mark Conese. NativeDSD is excited to bring this lively and upbeat album to our listeners in Stereo and Multichannel DSD – including new DSD 128, DSD 256, and DSD 512 editions created by NativeDSD Mastering Engineer Tom Caulfield.
Vivino Brothers Blues Band
Jimmy Vivino – Guitar, Piano & Vocals
Jerry Vivino – Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet & Vocals
Michael Merritt – Bass
James “The Worm” Wormworth – Drums & Washboard
Fred Walcott – Percussion
Brian Charette – Organ & Piano
