Organist Cornell Muldrow and his groups played the Club Casino in the mid-’50s. His calypso styled group played hits and original music including his popular song “Bamboo.”
Muldrow was a member of the Bim Bam Boos in the late ‘50s and went on to join the Phil Upchurch Combo. His composition “Can’t Sit Down” became a national Top-10 hit for the Dovells in 1963. Upchurch also released Muldrow’s song “The Hog.”
The Cornell Muldrow Trio appeared at the Lucky Number Club and the Club Casino in the 1960s. In addition to the regular evening gigs, the trio played the Casino’s Sunday morning breakfast shows from 6:00AM until…
