I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Bad At Being Good, by Teresa James & The Rhythm Tramps and it's solid. Opening with upbeat, Love's A Full Time Job, Teresa James on lead vocal and piano sets the pace with Terry Wilson on bass, Billy Watts on guitar, Tony Braunagel on drums, Darrell Leonard on trumpet and Paulie Cerra on sax, this is a hot opener. With a real sway, I Got This Thing has a nice groove. Wilson sets a super bass line and James really digs in with sassy vocals and Watts guitar work add some real sting. Trouble In Paradise is one of my favorite tracks on the release with a lightly funky beat and excellent vocals by James. Dean Parks sits in on lead guitar and his and Kevin McKendree on Wurlitzer gives the track a real mellow feel. Very nice. Bluesy, Treat Her Like You Want Her To Treat You is an excellent showcase for James and soulful horn work by Leonard and Cerra adds real nice depth. The addition of McKendree on B3 and Bennett Salvay on piano add nicely to Wilson's guitar lead. Braunagel's drum line on We Came To Rock and Watts' lead guitar work really shine and James continues to demonstrate that she can sing any style. Very nice. Wrapping the release is Close Down The Blues Bar has a great lope courtesy of Braunagel and James on piano. James vocals are so thick and tasty and Watts' guitar work so spot on, this is an excellent closer for a really tight release.
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