Roomful Of Blues - Under One Roof (1997) [FLAC] torrent

At its best, Roomful of Blues is a throwback to the heated jump blues bands of the early '50s, which blended hard-driving swing with the extroverted emotions of early R&B. However, this particular release is different than expected. Listeners who hope to hear extended solos and riotous ensembles are sure to be disappointed with Under One Roof, for much of the time Roomful of Blues sounds like an anonymous backup group put together specifically to accompany singer Sugar Ray Norcia. Norcia is a versatile and talented singer, and his repertoire ranges from a Basie blues to tunes that are closer to rock, soul and even country. If one comes to this CD without false expectations, the music is enjoyable on its own level, but from a jazz standpoint, the release is rather routine and not very significant. - Review by Scott Yanow, allmusic.com




Roomful Of Blues - Under One Roof
Label: Bullseye Blues - BB 9569
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1997
Genre: Blues
Style: Modern Electric Blues, Jump Blues




Tracklist:

1 She'll Be So Fine
2 Running Out Of Time
3 We B 3
4 Standing Here At The Crossroads
5 Smack Dab In The Middle
6 Let Me Live
7 Still Livin' In Prison
8 Switchen' In The Kitchen
9 From You
10 Q's Blues
11 Easy Baby
12 Farmer John
13 Baby, Baby, Baby
14 Rogue Elephant


Personnel:

Bob Enos - Trumpet
Ken "Doc" Grace - Bass
Doug James - Sax (Baritone)
Rich Lataille - Sax (Alto), Sax (Tenor)
Matt McCabe - Piano
Sugar Ray Norcia - Harmonica, Vocals
Carl Querfurth - Trombone
John Rossi - Drums
Chris Vachon - Guitar