• NEWS
  • REVIEWS
  • INTERVIEWS
  • EVENTS
  • VIDEOS

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest creative news from Blues Scene about music & art.

Riding MTV’s First Wave, The Georgia 5 Picks Up Where ’50 Years of Rock and Roll’ Left Off

June 2, 2023

Gaye Adegbalola Releases ‘Satisfied’ Anthology, Out Today Via VizzTone

June 2, 2023

In Tune With Brian Krumm – The Great Crusader Debuts Solo Album ‘Just Fade Away’

June 1, 2023

Blues Guitarist Laurie Morvan Announces Tour, Shares Accompanying Live Video

June 1, 2023
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Facebook Twitter Instagram Vimeo
American Blues SceneAmerican Blues Scene
  • NEWS
  • REVIEWS
  • INTERVIEWS
  • EVENTS
  • VIDEOS
Advertise
American Blues SceneAmerican Blues Scene
Home»Reviews»Savannah, Georgia’s Willie Jackson is ‘All in the Blues’
Reviews

Savannah, Georgia’s Willie Jackson is ‘All in the Blues’

JD NashBy JD NashOctober 26, 2021Updated:October 26, 2021No Comments2 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email VKontakte WhatsApp
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

Willie Jackson is a native of Savannah, Georgia. Music has been a huge part of his life since his early years in church. He often found himself playing drums and singing in the choir. His newest self-release, All in the Blues, came out in July and keeps the tradition of Southern soul-stirring blues with clever lyrics alive.

All in the Blues contains 12 original songs all written and sung by Jackson himself. While he usually appears with his 4-piece Tybee Blues Band, there’s lots more instrumentation on this album. Several horns and a harmonica dart in and out of the songs along with some curious background sounds dropped in for good measure.

From “I’m Your Landlord” to “Brother I’ll Take Her,” Jackson hits the nail of Southern Georgia blues right on the head. The music is soulful and bluesy, while the lyrics are humorous and precocious.

Some standout tracks include “Come Here Junior,” an upbeat boogie about the differences in the way a man’s treated by his woman and his mama. Some rockin’ guitar really sets this one off. “Hey Gangster” tells the story of a man getting his comeuppance after mistreating another man’s daughter. Set at a medium pace with an influx of unique keyboards and horn interjections, it’s a delight to the ear.

Jackson’s voice is low and powerful, and his rhythm section is tighter than a Georgia tick on a coonhound. When combined they make for a brilliant blues album.

Sonically, All in the Blues has a traditional blues sound, but the lyrics are Jackson’s musings on contemporary life. Although maybe not hokum in the true sense, All in the Blues isn’t far off. Since its release, the album has won 3 Indie Music Channel awards. Guest performers include Mary Davis from the SOS Band and Jimmy Williams from the band Brick, adding some funk swagger to the mix.

You’ll want All in the Blues in your collection. In fact, buy 2 because you’ll want to share it with a friend.

 

Willie Jackson

All in the Blues Frank Roszak Promotions Willie Jackson
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email WhatsApp
Previous ArticleSara Rachele Tugs at Our ‘Heartstrings’
Next Article Kenny Neal Signs To Ruf Records
JD Nash

JD Nash is the former host of Blues Influence on WREN radio and current editor-in-chief of American Blues Scene.

Related Posts

The Blue Stones Deliver a High-Octane Performance in Chicago Worthy of Their Blues Rock Forebears

May 31, 2023

Review/Gallery: Jason Ringenberg’s Barnstorming Europe 2023 Tour at 16 Toneladas, Valencia, Spain

May 30, 2023

Croce Plays Croce at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ

May 30, 2023

The National Perform an Unbelievable Four-Night Run in Chicago to Support their Latest Release

May 24, 2023

Comments are closed.

Advertisment
Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Events
  • Videos
  • About

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.