Roxy
Perry, vocals and harp; Dave Fields, guitar and keyboards; Tim DeHuff, guitar;
Eric Merovitch, saxophone; Bob Fusco, bass; Linda Geiger, drums; Matt Baxter,
dobro; Bill Holloman, horns
Roxy Perry, widely heralded as the NY blues queen, has now completed
her third CD. An accomplished composer, she wrote ten of the eleven tunes,
and her lyrics speak to the constant search for meaning. The original tunes
on this effort cover a diverse range of subjects and emotions.
The title cut of interprets the travails on the blues road, which
always bring her back to Bluesville. Perry's satiny vocals caress the ballad
"Midnight Train" with polished emotion on lyrics that relate to
an abusive relationship. On "Crooked Path," Baxter's splendid
slide guitar displays a Delta blues influence on this upbeat lament. "Nothing
like You" has a Jazz-influenced Dixieland rhythm on Perry's sultry
vocals. A humorous vocal take on "Two Left Feet" is delightful
on this jump blues tune. "Stone in the Sea" is a light rock adventure
with tasteful guitar support. "Forgive and Forget" is bluesy number
with a vibrant vocal rendering. The cover of "House of the Rising Sun"
features a soulful Perry on harmonica and smoldering vocals in a delightful
arrangement of this traditional tune.
This
CD is resplendent with original material sensitively rendered with taste
by the formidable band members. Roxy Perry has an alluring voice which she
uses to great effect. This is a good one that goes beyond the blues!
by Dorothy L. Hill
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