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Although
there are only seventeen numbers on this
double album from Al “coffee” McDaniel they
are conveniently divided for our listening
pleasure onto two cds’. The first cd contains
seven richly rockin’ blues and r’n’b numbers;
consisting of a smooth blend of the resonating
baritone voice of Al which he gives a suitably
barbed edge for these numbers, combined
with a guitar sound that has an insistent,
fluid style; reminiscent of Joe Louis Walker
at his most lyrical.
The
second cd is an altogether different piece;
the deep, rich, melted chocolate baritone
voice of Al is paired with a succulently
juicy sounding late night saxophone. This
gives the whole set a very “Barry White”
sleepily smoochy, cool, laid back Jazz-tinged
feel.
I
don’t know if living in the Tampa Bay area,
Florida contributes to the smooth romantically
inspiring feel of this cd but it certainly
makes me wonder?
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Assisting
Al, who plays guitars & lead vocals
on this album, are; Jeremy Carter, saxophone;
Kevin Wilder & Allon Sams, keyboards;
Reginald Dockens, guitars; Dale Horton,
Jeff ”big hands” Williams, Ruben Drake &
Art Jones, bass; Randol Walton, Frank “third”
Richardson, drums; The only number that
is at odds with all the other numbers is
a very personal tribute from Al to all past
and present serving U.S soldiers’ a fine
tribute but perhaps the number should have
been placed on the first cd?
Another
highly commendable action has been taken
with this cd; a donation of one American
dollar will be given to the Breast Cancer
Foundation for every copy sold.
A very worthy cause and a more than worthy
album!
FAB!
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| Author:
Brian Harman |
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