terça-feira, 11 de setembro de 2018

Lex & Joe - Blues & Groove (USA)


Lex Romane plays guitar, fusing the intense rhythmic drive of masters like Freddie Green with modern R&B feeling. In his distinctive vocals, Lex shows the influence of such varied artists as Muddy Waters,Van Morrison, and Leon Redbone.

Joe Riillo, a classically trained clarinetist, quickly discovered the enticements of R&B and Jazz. Switching to the saxophone, he developed a singular style influenced by artists ranging from King Curtis and Johnny Almond to Cannonball Adderly and Lester Young. On the clarinet, he offers tribute to Pete Fountain, Jimmy Hamilton, and Eddie Daniels. Joe also plays flute.

So if you like swing and blues with an extensive range of instrumental textures, check out Lex & Joe.
Lex & Joe play a mix of blues, rhythm and blues with some swing grooves thrown in the gumbo.

 “Chicken Gumbo” is the latest recording from LEX & JOE (www.lexandjoe.com) It was recorded in Portsmouth NH using Pro Tools. “Chicken Gumbo” is a mix of original and cover tunes. The music is blues based and shows the versatility of Lex & Joe. The grooves move from swing to downright funky. Check out this spicy helping of “Chicken Gumbo”/ “Chicken Gumbo” by Lex & Joe is a nicely spiced bowl of blues delight. Lyrically clever and witty, this CD has a way of leaving a deeply etched impression. “Memphis Women and Chicken” is a groovy and humorous tune that flaunts some soulful saxophone runs. Moreover, the vocals on this CD deliver the best mix of sass, attitude, and humor. Adding to the diverse nature of this album is the inclusion of some pleasantly redone cover tracks. Furthermore, the musicianship on “Ophelia” really steals the limelight. Wrapped in top notched production, “Chicken Gumbo” is as delicious as it sounds.



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