Blues Reviews 10-15-06
Fremonts – “Mighty Crazy” (Wooden Monkey) CAnother case of a mediocre band pulling an old black guy in to do some decent black-guy vocals. Nothing too special.
Hellhounds – “The Hellhounds” (Deltabilly Records) F
Hellhounds—I believe it.
Owens, Calvin – “Ain’t Gonna Be Yo’ Dog No ‘Mo” (Sawdust Alley Rec.) B-
Calvin Owens puts on a new record every time the wind blows…his orchestra’s got a plum thing going. This time he invites Tommy Castro, Hamilton Loomis, Jabo, etc. to join his regular vocalists like Trudy Lynn and Gloria Edwards, to put some punch into the collection of big-band blues. Great for big band lovers who like a blues mix.
Payne, Jackie/Steve Edmonson – “Master of the Game” (Delta Groove) – B+
Old-timer Jackie Payne puts the mojo on vocals while Steve Edmonson does some tight-though-slightly-rockish guitar work on this great bar-blues set. Interesting combination of soul voice, rock guitar and sometimes big-horn backup. Lots of good music, but nothing stellar.
RJ & the Imperatives – “Hurricane Season” (Martha Music) D
One hopes a large storm will come take this one away
Thompson, Lil Dave – “Got To Get Over You” (Electro-Fi) B
A good guitar player who lays it on thick with guitar gym. Pretty nice band; most tracks kind of bar-worthy, not much fodder for morning mix. Definitely a guitar player’s blues album. Tube Screamin’ without the tube screamer pedal.
Various – “Time Brings About a Change” (HighJohn Rec.) A-
A collection of tunes and artists to honor Floyd Dixon (1929-2006), a great blues/piano player who inspired many a player. The collection includes tunes by Dixon himself, and by a group of greats who gathered at Phoenix’s “Rhythm Room” club to play a live gig of his tunes and record it. Great musicians: Kid Ramos more than greatly holds down guitar chores while joined by Kim Wilson, Henry Gray, Richard Innes, Larry Taylor, Fred Kaplan, Pinetop Perkins, etc. etc. A really nice celebration and overall joyful sound.
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