Born at ‘Windy City’ west side, Sherman ‘Moody’ Thomas, well known as Mr Chicago is a rolling machine, a whirlwind and a real entertainer who immediately connects with the most reluctant audiences with his joyful or sad feelings, thanks to the passionate voice and his communicative skills Thomas knows well the afroamerican music language, because his influences can be found in gospel, rhythm and blues, fifties doo-woop vocal groups, soul and of course, blues Here comes his third cd that can be qualified as an excellent one There are a variety of different arrangements on every song included on it, from BB King’s style to Little Milton, Bobby Rush or Artie ‘Blues Boy’ White, he has often shared stage with alls these bluesmen Mississippi Woman brings a wide range of soul and blues styles performed with an enormous conviction, love, passion and knowledge but, over all, with a powerful personal voice full of personality and distinction