The Songs Of Willie Dixon

Performer: Various Artists
Engineer: Jon Wyman; Thomas "Doc" Cavalier
Producer: Randy Labbe; Randy Labbe (Compilation)
Distributor: Fontana Distribution

Notes: Includes liner notes by Cub Koda. Personnel: Kenny Neal (vocals, guitar, harmonica); Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Deborah Coleman, Doug Wainoris, Eddie Kirkland, Clarence Brown, John Mooney , Tab Benoit (vocals, guitar); Eddie Shaw (vocals, saxophone); Willie "Big Eyes" Smith (vocals, drums); Christine Ohlman (vocals, background vocals); John Ellison, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson (vocals); Ronnie Earl, Sonny Landreth (guitar); Jerry Portnoy (harmonica); John Wyman (recorder); Eric Demmer (saxophone); David Maxwell, Joe Krown (piano); David Peters, Per Hanson (drums). Audio Mixer: Lincoln Clapp. Liner Note Author: Cub Koda. Recording information: Big Sound, Porland, ME (07/1998-08/1998); Big Sound, Portland, ME (07/1998-08/1998); Blue Jay Recording Studio, Carlisle, MA (07/1998-08/1998); Stillwater, Vassalboro, ME (07/1998-08/1998); The Studio, Portland, ME (07/1998-08/1998); Trod Nossel, Wallingford, CT (07/1998-08/1998); UltraSonic, New Orleans, LA (07/1998-08/1998). Photographer: Marc Norberg. The Songs of Willie Dixon finds a number of mostly contemporary blues practitioners paying tribute to the legendary composer/bassist. Of course, it isn't difficult to pick quality material out of Dixon's catalog, so the collection will sink or swim with the performances. And, for the most part, they're pretty good, with some interesting, modern recastings of the original arrangements. Although there are some misfires, it isn't for lack of commitment, falling more into the valiant-attempt category; plus, the vast majority of the songs are successful. Some of the highlights are provided by Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Tab Benoit, Kenny Neal, Eddie Shaw, and Deborah Coleman. ~ Steve Huey

Dirty Linen (2-3/00, p.89) - "...serves as a good primer to get acquainted with part of Dixon's enduring legacy..."

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