Bman's Blues Report

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 ri...

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, compl...

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) ...