Jan 2011 Jimmy Dawkins “The Leric Story”
Artista / Grupo: Jimmy Dawkins
Álbum: The Leric Story
Discográfica: Delmark
Año publicación: 2010
Fecha crítica: 1/2011
Valoración: GREAT
An exciting collection of singer and guitarist Jimmy Dawkins rare recordings, gathered from various ep’s he recorded in the eighties for his own label Leric Records. Thanks to Delmark Records this new release will certainly satisfy both rarities collectors and fans of this outstanding example of Chicago West Side blues sound, he was a pioneer with Magic Sam, Otis Rush and Mighty Joe Young to only name three of the most historic representative musicians. Sixteen songs complete this delicious album, some of them previously unrealeased. Your will find different bands led by musicians such as Little Johnny Christian who sings in four songs, Tail Dragger, who also sings in two cuts, Kelly Vance, on guitar and vocals in three cuts, Nora Jean on vocals in a couple of songs. Big Mojo Elem sings and plays bass in the song “Special Kind Of Love”, as well as bass player, singer and professional hairdresser, Queen Sylvia Embry, who deals with her special charisma two Jimmy Dawkins’ own songs. Finally, Sister Margo’s gospel group closes this interesting album. One good, very good record, to enjoy it many, many times.