This CD ought to carry a warning label for the uninitiated. Prepare to hold on as Big Jack and his roadband, the Oilers,take you All The Way Back to the legendary rhythms and intensity of the Delta. As one reviewer noted, "A Johnson concert ain't a pretty thing. It's a sweaty, noisy, primal release. All The Way Back comes pretty damned close to recreating that experience." Johnson explodes in 10 all-original tunes that careen from heavy-duty shuffles to gritty danceable funkto mean-spirited electric hollers straight from the gut of the Delta. Little Anthony Geraci of Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters gueststars on acoustic piano and organ. Just released April '98.
"Anyone who hasn't discovered Big Jack Johnson yet has a big, gaping hale in their blues experience.. All The Way Back is a sure fire remedy" - Blues Access
"No Mississippi musician better represents the full spectrum of the state's blues scene today" - The Washington Post
CD $15
After four-years of recording silence, Big Jack Johnson, THE master of contemporary electric delta blues, took to the studio again and the result was a piece of work that has earned him unstopped praise. This CD features ten all-original Big Jack tunes that showcase all of the fiery intensity of Jack's guitar genius and the crooning' and cryin' of his big rumbling voice, plus his proficient songwriting. Jack won the Living Blues Song of the Year Award for the title track, "We Got To Stop This Killin"' and it's easy to see why: few bluesmen (or women) today are talking about contemporary issues like police brutality, racism, street violence -- but for Jack talkin' and writin' about real life is where it's at. He's aiming to send a very personal message to his audience. (Jack continues this mission on his latest release, see top). A great mix of shuffles, funk, slow blues, a solo acoustic piece, and even a country blues hoedown the likes of which you will not hear anywhere else.
"This is no-nonsense, belly rubbing, play-till-the-sun-comes-up, Saturday night music, down home blues for the new millennium." - BluesAccess
CD $15 TAPE $10
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