Johnny Rawls “Waiting For The Train”

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    Artista / Grupo: Johnny Rawls

    Álbum: Waiting For The Train

    Discográfica: Catfood / Blind Raccoon / Mark Pucci

    Año publicación: 2017

    Fecha crítica: 1/2018

    Valoración: GREAT

Born in Columbia, Mississippi, the incendiary veteran singer of northsoul, gospel, soul-blues and rhythm and blues Johnny Rawls confirms again that, despite his age, he still is totally effective and in full form Gifted with an innate quality and a high range of artistic vocal abilities, Rawls is also surrounded by an excellent band of musicians, which give to every song a harmonic richness and a crystal tone that perfectly fit with Rawls’ wrapping mellow vocal tone Backing Johnny Rawls’ majestic enthusiastic fierce voice you will find The Rays with Johnny McGhee on guitar, Bob Trenchard on bass who has also co-written with Rawls most of the album songs, Richy Puga on drums, Dan Ferguson on keyboards, Andy Roman alto and tenor sax, Mike Middleton on trumpet, Nick Flood on baritone and tenor sax and Joe Chavarria on trombone, plus the collaboration of Janelle Thompson and Shakara Weston on backing vocals and Jon Olazabal on percussion If you like sweet and juicy soul, this album will feed your bodies like the best tasty fruit you can imagine



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