CD -"Swing It Around" – Jimmy Adler
Bonedog Records
Jimmy Adler has long been known as a very talented Blues guitarist, one of the finest in the area and well respected by his peers. When Tommy Castro’s “Legendary Rhythm & Blues Review” hit town last spring, Jimmy was honored with an invitation to join the band during the second half jam as a representative of the Pittsburgh Blues community. Even with the likes of Castro, Deanna Bogart and Magic Dick on stage, Jimmy was right at home. One for the highlight film came when Ronnie Baker Brooks squared off with Jimmy, challenging him to a round of guitar call and recall. Jimmy matched him riff for riff. When the smoke settled, the crowd roared its approval.
On his new CD, Jimmy switches up a bit by playing a Fender Strat on five of the songs. He is normally seen with a Gibson. The mix produces a nice balance on the disc. This CD takes Jimmy’s band to the next level. His writing is now first class and doing three Mike Sweeney numbers and co-writing another with Mike was a no-brainer. Mike is a great bassist and an even better songwriter…possibly the best in the area. Eric Spaulding on sax is a tremendous talent and a perfect fit for the CD. When Mike is not on bass, Harry McCorkle is…and they just do not come any better.
The CD has a “concept feel,” so I will not try to separate it. Instead, I will deal with it as a whole. “Swing It Around” takes me back to another time and era. Some will call it Swing or California Blues but to me it is 30’s and 40’s Jump Blues. The “concept”- Sneaking down a dark alley till you hear a band on the other side of the door, knock three times, the peephole opens, and then the door opens. You are greeted by a full bar and dance floor with people partying and moving to the beat of the band. The sound soon draws you out to the dance floor. The piano player with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth completes the picture. John Burg and Sudden Steve add much to the feel with great piano work. The two Kenny’s keep your toes tapping with their drum work. Perry Salati plays some fine harp. And Jimmy…well...there is a good reason that he is so well respected. This is by far the band’s best effort and well worth a listen by all Blues fans.
P.S. It was fun watching the band perfect these songs at the Sunday Jams at Moondog’s.
– Jim Weber
Jimmy Adler has long been known as a very talented Blues guitarist, one of the finest in the area and well respected by his peers. When Tommy Castro’s “Legendary Rhythm & Blues Review” hit town last spring, Jimmy was honored with an invitation to join the band during the second half jam as a representative of the Pittsburgh Blues community. Even with the likes of Castro, Deanna Bogart and Magic Dick on stage, Jimmy was right at home. One for the highlight film came when Ronnie Baker Brooks squared off with Jimmy, challenging him to a round of guitar call and recall. Jimmy matched him riff for riff. When the smoke settled, the crowd roared its approval.
On his new CD, Jimmy switches up a bit by playing a Fender Strat on five of the songs. He is normally seen with a Gibson. The mix produces a nice balance on the disc. This CD takes Jimmy’s band to the next level. His writing is now first class and doing three Mike Sweeney numbers and co-writing another with Mike was a no-brainer. Mike is a great bassist and an even better songwriter…possibly the best in the area. Eric Spaulding on sax is a tremendous talent and a perfect fit for the CD. When Mike is not on bass, Harry McCorkle is…and they just do not come any better.The CD has a “concept feel,” so I will not try to separate it. Instead, I will deal with it as a whole. “Swing It Around” takes me back to another time and era. Some will call it Swing or California Blues but to me it is 30’s and 40’s Jump Blues. The “concept”- Sneaking down a dark alley till you hear a band on the other side of the door, knock three times, the peephole opens, and then the door opens. You are greeted by a full bar and dance floor with people partying and moving to the beat of the band. The sound soon draws you out to the dance floor. The piano player with a cigarette hanging out of his mouth completes the picture. John Burg and Sudden Steve add much to the feel with great piano work. The two Kenny’s keep your toes tapping with their drum work. Perry Salati plays some fine harp. And Jimmy…well...there is a good reason that he is so well respected. This is by far the band’s best effort and well worth a listen by all Blues fans.
P.S. It was fun watching the band perfect these songs at the Sunday Jams at Moondog’s.
– Jim Weber
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