Bman's Blues Report

I just received the newest release, Requiem for a Heavy-Weight A tribute to Odetta by Sista Jean & CB and it's deep. Opening with Ledbelly track, Alabama Bound , Jean and CB have a very contemporary sound with super resonator slide work by Mark Goldenberg. Another Ledbelly track, Easy Rider , has a much warmer feel with Jean digging in on vocal backed by Vincent Henry & Big Willie B on drums. Very cool! On traditional folk track, House Of The Rising Sun , Jean really shows the richness of her voice paired with nicely articulated guitar work of CB (Carlyle Barriteau). Very nice! Another traditional track, Jack of Diamonds , has a super modern bluesy sound with Jean's vocals right up front and solid drum and bass as well as harp soloing adding texture. With a jazzy approach and a very laid back delivery, traditional track, Deep River , is smooth, supple and rich. Alan Lomax track, Another Man Done Gone , stays the solid blues course acapella with hand claps. Very ni...

I've been listening to the new Sista Jean & C.B. release entitled Back To The Root . This is a easy going bluesy recording with 10 original tracks by Carlyle Barriteau (C.B) on guitars and percussion and "Sista" Jean McClain on vocals. Backing the band is Troy Dexter who adds some dobro as well as Keys and David Vidal who plays harmonica and pedal steel. Don't Want What U Got is a terrific song. It's one that will stick to your ribs. Jean's vocals are clear and strong and the guitar is clean and well articulated. Love Is Callin is another stand out track with a duet between Jean and the acoustic guitar with a clean dobro solo. Free My Heart is another track with a beautiful melody. Jean amd C.B. demonstrate that you really don't need an entourage to make great music. U Best Know is an uptempo track with harmonica and pedal steel featured along with Jeans vocals. It will get your head bobbin in time. Perfect Day For A Rescue is a jazzy number an...

SISTA JEAN MAKES NO BONES ABOUT WHAT SHE WANTS TO SING ABOUT IN HER STORYTELLIN,WHETHER ITS IN THE FORM OF BLUES, ROCK, SOUL, AND JAZZ. HER STORIES COME ALIVE IN MANY HUES AND RHYTHMS. "I FEEL LIKE I'M FINALLY COMING FULL CIRCLE WITH MY MUSIC AND WITH THE DIRECTION I WANT TO TAKE IT". SHE GOT HER START AS A BACKGROUND SESSION SINGER FOR ARTISTS LIKE "TINA TURNER", "CELINE DION","CHER", "MICHAEL BOLTON", AND "MICK JAGGER" AN... Like my Facebook Page, Post your video on my Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! Share your favorite posting and get more exposure for your favorites band! -  ”LIKE”