I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Qualified, by Joe Krown Trio +1 featuring Papa Mali and it's strong. Opening with Dr. John's, Qualified, Joe Krown on piano with Papa Mali on guitar and lead vocals really create a ruckus. Casandra Faulconer on bass nicely augments the excellent rhythm work of Eric Bolivar on drums. Excellent opener. Driving piano blues, Mess Around, anchored by Krown on piano also features some super work by Jason Mingledorff on bari sax and Mali wails on guitar giving the track a nice edge. Allen Toussant's funky, Going Down, has a great back beat emphasized by Bolivar on drums and Krown rides high on organ. Another funky treat is Papa Mali's Neckbone with a super funky guitar rhythm with a killer warm organ saturation and a snappy bottom by Faulconer and Bolivar. Mali original, Honey Bee, has a cool, bluesy feel with great trombone work by Mark Mullins and a strong piano solo by Krown. Wrapping the release is Toussaint's, Last Train, with it's poppy light feel featuring Mali on vocal and bouncy piano work by Krown. Very solid release with lot's of New Orleans vibe.
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