I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, My Mississippi Roots, by James "JB" Barnes and it's a solid set of blues, rock and soul. Opening with blues rocker, Get Up & Go Blues, Steven Braxton on lead vocals sets the pace with thumping bass by JB Barnes, Anthony Krizan on screaming guitar and drums, Jarred Barnes on keys. A driving ricker this is a solid opener. Brown Eyed Blues Man features Krizan on lead vocal and Steely Dan like guitars. A shuffle style laid back track has strong radio appeal with Barnes on bass and backing vocals, Carmine Diorio on drums, Will Wilde on harp, and Chip Degaard on on keys. Hot footed blues number, The JB Shuffle features Wilde, leading the way on harp and Krizan on guitars. With JB winding in out on bass with Barnes on keys, a smoking solo by Krizan and Dave Moore on drums, this is a ripping track. A bluesy take on Hall and Oates', Sara Smile, featuring excellent vocals by Braxton and excellent vocal backing by Krizan, and JB. Add in Joey Stan on horns, JB on bass and Diorio on drums and soulful, overdriven guitar work by Krizan and this is a real showpiece. Another solid cover is the Stones', Wild Horses also featuring Braxton's silky vocals and lush backing vocals by Oria Aspen, Krizan and JB. Very nice. A super add is Jeff Beck's, Brush With The Blues featuring Krizan on guitar, JB on bass and Diorio on drums. Wrapping the release is R&B track, Stand Up, featuring Kevin Goings and Karen Braxton on lead vocals, Krizan on guitars, Barnes on keys, Stan on horns, Diorio on drums and JB on lead and backing vocals. Solid closer.
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