Andre' Bisson - Break - New Release Review

I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Break, from Andre' Bisson and it's a solid set of bluesy tracks. Opening with title track, Break, lead guitarist and vocalist, Andre' Bisson belts out a cool R&B melody, backed by Gordon Aeichele on alto and tenor sax, Bil Holinaty on bari and tenor sax, Loretta Hale on trumpet, Mike Rowell on bass, Sean Bruce Parker on drums and Jesse O'Brien on piano, B3 and Wurlitzer. With a lot of that early 70's style, Bisson throws his riffs out like a true pro. Funky, I Got The Right, has a great horn backing and especially nice bari sax leading into a fluid guitar solo by Bisson. I also really like O'Brien's piano work giving the track real sparkle. Ballad, The Reason Why, is particularity strong with and solid melody, warm vocals and nice backing horn work. Hi Stepping, Next In Line is power packed with some of the best vocals on the release, backed up with punchy horns and rocking guitar riffs. Latin flavored, Your Attention (I Don't Need) has a really nice feel with snappy rim shots, wurlizter piano soloing and powerful vocals. Slower blues number, Reflections, has a really nice feel and opens nicely for Bisson to solo on guitar, Backing keys by O'Brien add nice tension and horn work adds dynamics. Very nice. Another funky number, The Last Sandwich in Hungry Town, has a cool bass groove, courtesy of Rowell, with O'Brien, Aeichele, Holinaty and Hale setting up for Bisson's light, jazzy solo. Eleanor Rigby has a clever light jazz approach with a real nice trombone solo by Rob Sommerville. Wrapping the release is simple, rural flavored ballad, Nothing At All (Live) with very nice harmonized vocals, and cello by Hale. A nice closer for a cool release.

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Andre' Bisson - Left With The Blues - New Release Review

I just received the newest release, Left With The Blues, from Andre' Bisson and it's soulful and tasty. Opening with the title track, Left With The Blues, Bisson wastes no time in digging into a bluesy soul number. His own lead vocals and piano work, kissed nicely by Bil Holinaty on sax, Loretta Hale on trumpet, Kevin Beeby on bass and really rich backing vocals from JP Shalala, Deanna Shalala and Stacy Hunt. Very nice! Pumped up rock driver, Borrowed Time, is fueled by a driving guitar lead by Bisson and Loretta Hale on trumpet. Slinky blues track, Play Me A Fool has a sassy saunter and I feel Bisson's best vocal effort on the release. Jason Logue and Robert Dickson join on trumpet and Rob Somerville on trombone really giving it a full horn sound and New Orleans style piano on this track gives it a real sweet touch. Nice! R&B track, All I Need, has a real Jackie Wilson feel. Again horn work gives the track a lot of fullness and with it's perky beat, compliments of Paul and rich backing vocals makes this a very up lifting track. Deepest Kind Of Mean has a Jr. Wells feel featuring Jerome Godboo on harp and saturated horn punctuation. Paul takes the trap set for a spin and the trumpets bring him out just in time for a hungry Bisson to rip a few hot riffs on guitar. There For You is a sweet ballad with all of the warmth and appeal of the best of Henley and Frey. Holinaty blows a real nice sax lead and Crystal Lee adds a nice violin line. Very nice! A little funky, Daybreak, puts a cool hitch in your step and again Holinaty rips out the horn. Jesse O'Brien adds some key B3 warming up the overall feel accented by Hale on trumpet. Ordinary Day opens with a rich horn intro setting up a solid ballad. O'Brien on Wurlitzer and Bisson on piano create the base and again Holinaty lays out a really nice sax solo. Bisson hits the piano just right and beautifully orchestrated solo lines flow. A solid radio track. Albert King's Crosscut Saw is up next and maintaining it's cool rhythm, Bisson adds in some slick blues riffs which don't have Albert's timbre, do have his feel. I like the texture of Bisson's vocals on this track and Hale and Paul team nicely to keep it tight. Wrapping the release is spiritual, revival track, Brand New Day. This track has the full swing of a gospel tent adding Theresa Charters, Rachel Moroz, Patricia Labignan & Kevin Beeby on vocal. Add in the full compliment of horns and this track rocks. Tight conclusion to a rich offering.

   

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Andre Bisson digs deep on his 6th album 'Left With The Blues"

Andre Bisson digs deep on his 6th album "Left With The Blues"

With the influence of Motown, big band, and gospel music, Hamilton Ontario based artist Andre Bisson has composed a repertoire of blues songs that reach orchestrations of 20 pieces.  Using a combination of detailed arrangements and top notch musicians, André has created a truly unique blues album, Left With The Blues. In just a few short weeks since its release, Left With The Blues has received significant airplay in Canada and the USA as well as positive reviews from critics. Left With The Blues was featured as Album of the Week on Blues and Roots Radio and has garnered charting positions on the !earshot Campus and Community Radio Charts. "Left With The Blues veers from soulful ballads to jumpy blues numbers that ignite sparks like metal on flint. This is a robust blues album that leaves an impression.”  (Invisible Ink) Since 2005, André Bisson has been performing his unique blend of R&B and Soul throughout the US, Canada, England, Wales & Ireland. After graduating from the Applied Music Program at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Bisson went on to record, compose, and arrange five studio albums.  The success of these award winning albums has led to four international tours, radio airplay, and the chance to open for artists such as Colin James, Jimmie Vaughan, Robben Ford and Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies).  Recently, Bisson was honored as Male Vocalist of the Year at the 2015 Hamilton Blues Awards as well as a nomination for Overseas Artist of the Year from the British Blues Awards. www.andrebisson.ca Track List 1.            Left With The Blues (3:06) 2.            Borrowed Time (3:43) 3.            Play Me a Fool (4:17) 4.            All I Need (5:09) 5.            Deepest Kind of Mean (4:05) 6.            There For You (3:49) 7.            Daybreak (4:08) 8.            Ordinary Day (3:31) 9.            Crosscut Saw (2:55) 10.          Brand New Day (5:01) All songs written & arranged by Andre Bisson (except #9) Left With The Blues is available on CD Baby   Andre Bisson is available for media appearances and station IDs. To request a copy of Left With The Blues, please contact Sarah French. Sarah French Publicity Sarah French 416-566-4188 sarah@sarahfrenchpublicity.com