Corte' - Seasoned Soul - New release review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Seasoned Soul , from Al Corte' . Opening with Little Milton's That's What Love Will Make You Do , Corte' serves up a full plate of traditional funky soul. On Freddie King's, I'm Tore Down , and sticking pretty close to the original arrangement, Corte' is joined by Jerry Bone on guitar, Lennon Bone on drums and Ron Miller on keys. I particularly like Bone's bass line on Albert King's Oh Pretty Woman . Otis Rush's, All Your Love , gets a light Spanish flavoring showcasing some of Corte's finest vocals. On classic, Unchain My Heart , Corte's vocals are solid with nice vocal backing by Sarah Jo Roark. On Otis Reddings' Any Ole Way , Corte's vocals are smooth as silk breathing real southern fried R&B. James Brown's Cold Sweat gets a total remake with a rolling swing. Jerry Bone plays some of his best riffs with snappy bottom work by Lennon. A cool release that i...