“Uncle” John Turner – Texas Blues (Great Blues Recordings).
“Uncle” John Turner is the legendary blues drummer and Woodstock survivor that has played with some of the best. This latest album features old friend and guitar genius, Johnny Winter and is a fine return to form. Roll Roll Roll is an upbeat opener with slightly fuzzed guitar from Winter and good vocal from Turner. The album is called Texas Blues and that’s exactly what you get on Just A Little Bit, where Turner gives the impression that he will still be a very good live performer. Divorce Court is dramatic and has Winter’s snappy guitar and Drivin’ Wheel is a lovely rolling Texas Blues. His voice goes a couple of times here and the guitar is no more than functional. You’re Humbuggin’ Me is upbeat and another that will be a great live track. The band is on form and Winter serves up his best guitar yet. I Got It Made is excellent and They Call Me lazy is more quality Blues from a quality artist. The slurred harp is a great addition.
With the title Allons Dancez you would expect a little Cajun and you won’t be disappointed. Unfortunately, it is not the best that I’ve heard though. Tales of guns and infidelity are Blues staples and Shoulder Holster fits in well. Great guitar from Johnny Winter and a fair recompense to the man who convinced Winter to start a blues band. Hey Senorita is not the best track on offer and is a bit disappointing considering that he once starred alongside Stevie Ray Vaughn in Krackerjack. Winter adds some T-Bone guitar style on T-Bone Intentions, which is complimented by Turner’s laid back drumming. I-10 Hurricane Blues is delivered in an Elmore James style apart from the vocal. It’s short and sweet. The daftly titled Oooh Poo Pa Doo finishes things off and he does put a bit of grit into his vocal but it is the humour that comes over most of all. This is an artist having a good time doing what he does best. You would expect no less from a man of whom B.B. King once said "Man, I can set my watch to your time!"
http://www.great-recordings.com/
David Blue.
“Uncle” John Turner is the legendary blues drummer and Woodstock survivor that has played with some of the best. This latest album features old friend and guitar genius, Johnny Winter and is a fine return to form. Roll Roll Roll is an upbeat opener with slightly fuzzed guitar from Winter and good vocal from Turner. The album is called Texas Blues and that’s exactly what you get on Just A Little Bit, where Turner gives the impression that he will still be a very good live performer. Divorce Court is dramatic and has Winter’s snappy guitar and Drivin’ Wheel is a lovely rolling Texas Blues. His voice goes a couple of times here and the guitar is no more than functional. You’re Humbuggin’ Me is upbeat and another that will be a great live track. The band is on form and Winter serves up his best guitar yet. I Got It Made is excellent and They Call Me lazy is more quality Blues from a quality artist. The slurred harp is a great addition.
With the title Allons Dancez you would expect a little Cajun and you won’t be disappointed. Unfortunately, it is not the best that I’ve heard though. Tales of guns and infidelity are Blues staples and Shoulder Holster fits in well. Great guitar from Johnny Winter and a fair recompense to the man who convinced Winter to start a blues band. Hey Senorita is not the best track on offer and is a bit disappointing considering that he once starred alongside Stevie Ray Vaughn in Krackerjack. Winter adds some T-Bone guitar style on T-Bone Intentions, which is complimented by Turner’s laid back drumming. I-10 Hurricane Blues is delivered in an Elmore James style apart from the vocal. It’s short and sweet. The daftly titled Oooh Poo Pa Doo finishes things off and he does put a bit of grit into his vocal but it is the humour that comes over most of all. This is an artist having a good time doing what he does best. You would expect no less from a man of whom B.B. King once said "Man, I can set my watch to your time!"
http://www.great-recordings.com/
David Blue.
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