This 3rd RJ album redefines their diverse American roots R&B from a solid blues core, collaborating with Johnnie Johnson on seven cuts (writer of three), including the sublime moodiness of “Johnnie’s Idea” and the classic stroll of “Slow Drag”. It also features a cameo by east coast R&B diva, Rahni Raines, and the full New Orleans-style horn section that the band features at their Mardi Gras Mambofest performances: Rob Sudduth (tenor sax - from Huey Lewis, Amos Garrett), Ed Early (trombone - Albert King), and Michael Peloquin (bari sax).With six other originals mostly by lead vocalist/bassist Tim Eschliman (Commander Cody, Etta James), an Irma Thomas classic, a New Orleans brass band romp, and a Pinetop Smith Boogie Woogie, a full pallette of top shelf rhythm & blues is delivered on this CD - topped off by drummer Jimmy Sanchez’s crazed full-bore second line deviation,“Mighty Fine Day.”
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