Jay Willie featuring Bobby T Torello
Still Raisin' Cane
(ZOHO Music)
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Among elements evidencing solid grounding in good stuff are the sometime resemblance of "Sugar in My Tea (Cream in My Coffee)" to Santana's "Black Magic Woman," and the serious participation of former J. Winter drummer Torello. (The LP title itself seems inspired by Winter's 1980 Raisin' Cain, on which Torello distinguished himself.) Those appreciative of everyman Rock'n'Roll thoroughly respectful of its Blues progenitor -- anyone not fitting that description is advised to make the exit door's acquaintance -- will acknowledge their debt to Mr. Jay for showing the world exactly what the Blue blazes is what.
"Still Raisin' Cane is a heartfelt tribute to my musical hero, Johnny Winter, and the incredible musicians who contributed to his legendary sound," Jay wrote on ZOHO's page. "Johnny's 1980 album Raisin' Cain on Blue Sky Records, featuring Jon Paris on bass and harmonica and Bobby T Torello on drums, was a pivotal record for me. I was fortunate enough to jam with both Jon and Bobby at BB Kings in NYC during Jon's Monday night open mic sessions, experiences that remain vivid memories."
Recommended: "Still Raisin' Cane," "Boogie for Drums and Guitar," "It's Too Late" (vocals by Karen Johnstone), "Sugar in My Tea (Cream in My Coffee)," "Positively 4th Street," "I'm Lost Without You," "Stranger," "Jesus Gonna Be Here"
Videos: "Still Raisin' Cane" "It's Too Late" "Positively 4th Street" "Jesus Gonna Be Here"
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