Bman's Blues Report

I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Live At Lazybones , from Paul Winn Band and it shows his diversity in music. Opening with blues rocker, Down So Long , Winn on guitar and vocal winds the place up nicely with Rick Wilson on harp, backed by Emile Nelson on bass and Dom Robinson on drums. Cool opener. Adding a little rhythm to the blues, Take The Long Way Home has a pop like feel with a definite funky bottom. Look Around moves into a more jazz arena with smooth vocals and tight harp riffs. A hot sax solo by Gary Honor really punches this track up giving it a edgy character. Very cool. Shuffle track, I Like A Drink , is another super showcase for Wilson's harp work and the overall tight feel of the band. Wrapping the release is Taylor , a solid ballad showing strong songwriting and Winn's strong vocals and fluid, articulate guitar lead, backed by Johann Willenberg on keys. This is a cool release with a little adventure.   If you suppor...

I just received the newest release, Live In New York Cit y from Paul Winn and it's quite exciting. Opening with Look Around , a track with a interesting blend of 60's San Francisco and 70's England, tied together in a rock fusion. This track is a real mover with fluid jazz infused guitar work from Paul Winn, also a solid vocalist and thick meaty sax work from Adrian Cunningham joined by to active rhythm work of Simon Fishburn on drums and Neville L'Green on hot rumbling bass. Excellent! (Stilladog... you got to check this out...think a rocking IF). Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime is a quieter, more introspective ballad. Winn has really rich guitar tone overall and it's a pleasure to just kick back and listen to his soloing. Understated bass work from L'Green and really tight drumming on this track nicely accentuate the lead vocal focus. Beat Ain't Messed With is a quick paced, blues based (One Way Out)track which is hot on it's soles but light ...