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I started a quest to find terrific blues music and incredible musicianship when I was just a little kid. I also have a tremendous appreciation of fine musical instruments and equipment. One of my greatest joys all of my life was sharing my finds with my friends. I'm now publishing my journey. I hope that you come along!
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, This Silence Is Killing Me, from Jeff Chaz and it's an adventure. Opening with shuffle, Saving Everything For You, Chaz leads the way on lead vocal and guitar. With Tom Worrell on keys, Doug Belote on drums, Doug Therrien on bass and huge horn backing from AJ Pittman (trumpet), Michael Genevay (trumpets), and Ward Smith on sax, this track swings. Chaz brings the fever down for soft ballad and title track, This Silence Is Killing Me, featuring nicely phrased guitar riffs and added violin work by Harry Hardin. R&B track, I Ain't Nothin' Nice, has a really cool bass line by Therrien and tops out with bluesy guitar riffs over a cool horn drive. On Latin flavored, I'm Not All There, Chaz sets up one of my favorite tracks on the release with excellent percussion work by Michael Skinkus. Flaming, The Blues Is My Drug, shows fiery guitar riffs and almost falsetto vocals, over cool piano riffs by Worrell. Funky, Oncoming Train, has clever lyrics and cool guitar riffs over a tight bottom. One of my favorite tracks on the release, Fried Chicken Store, has roots in Texas blues and some of Chaz's best vocals on the release as well as smooth sax, trumpet and freewheelin' guitar soloing. Another funk infused track, Self Inflicted Wound, has a real nice bass line and trumpet top line. The Backwash Blues has roots in Muddy Waters and some slippery slide work by Chaz who is not afraid to let it all hang out. Wrapping the release is instrumental shuffle, Creole Mustard Swing, a stripped down track with loose guitar lead over a tight drum and bass line. This is a real cool track and a super closer.
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I just received the newest release, Sounds Like The Blues To Me, from Jeff Chaz and it's got an interesting sound. Opening with title track, Sounds Like The Blues To Me, Chaz creates an bluesy, boogaloo feel with his free wheelin guitar style, Doug Therrien on bass, Doug Belote on drums and John Autin on keys. Wild! Make Love To You In The Sand has a bikini beach sound with rhythmic muffled guitar strums, BB King riffs, and dramatic singing style. A cool track with horn backing by AJ Pittman on trumpet and Ward Smith on sax. Hitchhiking In The Rain, shows a smooth blend of BB King and T-Bone Walker styling with very nice piano work by Autin. Chaz really hits it vocally on this one and his guitar work is tasty as well. R&B track, I Am The Blues has a Mustang Sally chug a lug and BB King flavored blues riffs with cool horn backing. Nice! You Look So Good To Me sounds like it's right out of the Louis Jordan songbook. A rockin' blues with smokin' riffs. Nice! Soul track, Mysterious, Exotic Lady has a definite radio styling with a cool rhythm and jazzy guitar riffs. I'm Goin' After Moby Dick In A Rowboat has a heavy bottom with outrageous guitar riffs and wild vocals. Very different... and cool... think Sam the Shamm. Another R&B style track, Four In The Morning, has a mix of Screamin' Jay Hawkins and Wilson Pickett. Never letting down the fence, Chaz is a big time showman with a big personality and cool guitar riffs. Soul track, Will You Be Mine is the best show of Chaz's serious side with solid vocals and a tight rhythm section. Walkin' With My Baby is a cool shuffle with a great beat. Tight little guitar riffs carry the track and pinched harmonic laden guitar soloing gives the track extra punch. The Mt. Vernon Blues is a cool instrumental with a blues rock flare. Machine gun guitar riffs and nice bass and drum solos by Therrien and Doug Belote tie this one up. Wrapping the release is You're Bound to Get Us Both Hung a log, slow blues number giving Chaz an opportunity to take his guitar for a long walk. His riffs are unconventional and expressive making this track a perfect closer for a different take on the blues.
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