Standing My Ground by Clarence Gatemouth Brown [Audio CD]

Description: Tracks:Got My Mojo WorkingBorn in LouisianaCool JazzI Hate These Doggone BluesShe Walks Right InLeftover BluesLouisiana ZydecoWhat Am I Living ForNever Unpack Your Suitcase Performer Notes: Personnel: Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (vocals, guitar, fiddle, piano, drums); Tommy Moran, Rob Fleming (guitar); Terrance Simien (accordion); Dennis Taylor, Bill Samuel (saxophone); Bobby Campo (trumpet); Ernie Gautreau (trombone); Garfield Verdine, Lawrence Sieberth (piano); Larry Marshall (organ); Harold Floyd (bass); Lloyd Herrman, Kenny Brown (drums); Earl Sally (rubboard); David Craig, Frank Smith, Mike Pace, Bobby Brown (background vocals).Recorded at Ultrasonic Studios, New Orleans, Louisiana and Southlake Recording Studios, Metairie, Louisiana.On STANDING MY GROUND, Texas roots-meister Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown makes room for some Louisiana magic amid the Louis Jordan-esque jump blues that colors much of his '80s work. The swampy, Cajun-esque "Born in Louisiana" (complete with sly fiddling from Brown), and the zydeco accordion and rubboard-accompanied strut of "Louisiana Zydeco" almost makes it seem as if Brown's traded in his Texas boots for a big platter of crawfish. But the musical master remains unclassifiable, and soon downshifts to "Cool Jazz," a grooving bop number that lives up to its title.Brown displays a lighter guitar tone here, proving as capable with subtle jazz riffs as he is with the slashing, fleet-fingered style for which he is famous. The track list combines luxurious deep blues ("I Hate These Doggone Blues"), the hep-cat big band swing of which Brown is so fond ("She Walks Right In"), and even gospel-tinged country on "What Am I Living For" (featuring, again, Brown's soulful violin). Strong performances from numerous personnel (including a fat horn section and background vocalists) keep the music tight, lively and polished. As usual with Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, the superior quality is predictable, but the music always surprises. Professional Reviews: Goldmine - Recommended - "...a genuine American musical institution..." Audio Magazine (4/90) - Sound B+ / Performance B - "...his most consistent album in years..." Producer: Jim Bateman, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown Format: CD (1 Disc); Stereo Country: USA Studio/Live: Studio Guest Artist: Terrence Simien Release Date: 1 December, 1989 Label: Alligator Records Dimensions: 12.8 x 14.9 x 1 centimeters (0.01 kg)

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