ALBERTA ADAMS

Born With The Blues- After fifty years of performing "Born With The Blues" is the first full-length solo release from Detroit's "Queen Of The Blues". Her hard-knock life has set the stage for an album that lives up to it's name.

Say Baby Say- Alberta's much-anticipated second release features more of her signature learned-it-the-hard-way tales. She's a living testament to "been there done that" and has never been shy to offer her advice to others. Don't be thinking this is "Dear Abby" set to music. This is the truth from the street.

 

 

 

JOHNNIE BASSETT & THE BLUES INSURGENTS

 

Cadillac Blues - Recorded at Willie Mitchell's Royal Studios in Memphis. In 1999 "Cadillac Blues" was nominated for a W.C. Handy Award ("Traditional Blues Album of the Year") and the title track was nominated for "Blues Song of the Year". This album has become an essential for any blues collection.

 

Party My Blues Away - Johnnie Bassett's second full-length release on Cannonball. This upbeat blues cocktail of wide ranging emotion, romance and good humor will inspire blues fans to " party their blues away"

 

 

BIG JOHN DICKERSON & BLUE CHAMBER

Arms Of The Blues - Big John Dickerson is a legend in the Twin Cities area. Blue Chamber's high caliber musicianship and creative energy serves as the perfect match for Big John's growling vocals. "Arms Of The Blues" won the Minnesota Music Award for "Best Blues Album". Produced by Jim Gaines (Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan). 

 

DON COVAY

Adlib - The R&B legend is joined by his friends and musical admirers like Wilson Pickett, Paul Rodgers (Bad Company), Ann Peebles, Kim Simmonds, Huey Lewis, Otis Clay and more for a moving set of Covay classics (old and new). In 2001 "Adlib" was nominated for a W.C. Handy Award ("Comeback Blues Album"). Produced by Jon Tiven.

 

CHARLES EARLAND

 Jazz Organ Summit - Charles is joined by Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jimmy McGriff and Johnny 'Hammond' Smith for an incredible "once in a lifetime" gathering. This historic "summit" was recorded live at DuSable Museum of African-American History in Chicago. Produced by Charles Earland and Ron Levy.

Live - The "Mighty Burner" performs his classics "Black Talk", "More Today Than Yesterday" and more. Spirited and with an unbeatable groove this disc provides a plethora of reasons why Charles dominated the music scene for so many years. Produced by Ron Levy and Charles Earland.

                                                                                               

 

JAMES HARMAN

 

Extra Napkins - Cannonball Records proudly reissues James' ground-breaking 1987 Rivera album on CD for the first time. "Extra Napkins" was nominated for "Reissue Blues Album of the Year".

Takin' Chances - Icepick James returned to the studio to record a new fun-filled theme album about the gambles we take in love, relationships and money. He's joined by "Kid" Ramos, Bob Margolin, Junior Watson and more. "Takin' Chances" continues James' streak of superb blues releases.

Mo' Na' kins, Please! - James has gone back into the vault and meticulously reviewed the remaining tracks from the historic mid-80s "Extra Napkins" sessions. He has culled fourteen of the best to be included on this much anticipated sequel. All material is previously unreleased. "Mo' Na' kins, Please!" was nominated for "Historical Album of the Year" at the 22nd Handy Awards.

RON LEVY'S WILD KINGDOM

 Greaze Is What's Good- Funky B-3 grooves smothered in grease from master-blaster Ron Levy with guests Freddie Hubbard, Melvin Sparks, Steve Turre, David T. Walker and others.

 

IDRIS MUHAMMAD

Right Now - The drummer's drummer showcases his immense talent on a series of sax/drum duets with Joe Lovano, George Coleman and Gary Bartz.  "Right Now" is a masterstroke of fire, finesse and freedom. The man can groooove.

 

SHAWN PITTMAN

 

Burnin' Up - The exciting young Texan Shawn Pittman's Cannonball debut put the rockin' / blues guitar master on the musical map. "Burnin' Up" showcases Shawn's fierce yet nimble guitar style, his powerfully focused vocals and his masterful songwriting skills.

 

Something's Gotta Give - While this is only Shawn's second CD, his playing and songwriting have already developed beyond expectations. At a young age when most guitar players are striving for speed and volume, he is deep into tone and melody.Produced by Jim Gaines

 

PUCHO & HIS LATIN SOUL BROTHERS

Groovin' High - Percussion master Henry "Pucho" Brown and his fabulously talented Soul Brothers are in fine on "Groovin' High". A masterful combination of ballads, salsa and soul. There's plenty of musical meat in their street beat. "Pucho reigns supreme as King of soul-jazz-funk Latin bag..Extraordinary" CMJ

How'm I Doin'? - Pucho and his Soul Brothers are joined by Fred Wesley (James Brown), Dave Valentin, Lew Soloff (Blood, Sweat & Tears) and Eric Alexander on his sophomore Cannonball outing. "How'm I Doin'?" features a fantastic cover of the O'Jays hit "For The Love Of Money" and Pucho revisits his 1966 classic "Vietnam Mambo". Produced by Todd Barkan.

 

MELVIN SPARKS

I'm A Gittar Player- Call it soul jazz or old school acid jazz Melvin Sparks was the unsung guitar hero behind the landmark genre. On "I'm A Gittar Player" Sparks has crafted a CD that's both comtemporary and a trip back to the days when jazz, funk, soul and blues were all cooking in the same pot. It's Melvin Sparks like Melvin Sparks always wanted to sound.

 

 

REUBEN WILSON

 

Down With It - Unfazed by fashion, Wilson delivers a program that's timeless and streetwise, both deep and immediate. It's classic Wilson, and for B-3 fans, it doesn't get any better.

 

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Dealin' With The Devil: Songs of Robert Johnson - A stellar musical tribute to the legendary blues pioneer. Features Pinetop Perkins, Kenny Neal, Dave Van Ronk, Sue Foley, Eddie Kirkland, Debbie Davies, Josh White, Jr. and many more. Produced by Randy Labbe.

 

Blues Across America - Chicago Scene - Featuring Robert Plunkett, Emery Williams, Jr., Little Arthur Duncan

 

Blues Across America - Dallas Scene - Featuring Henry Qualls, Big Al Dupree, Charles Young & Andrew "Jr. Boy" Jones

 

Blues Across America - Detroit Scene - Featuring Johnnie Bassett, The Butler Twins, Alberta Adams

 

Blues Across America - Nashville  Scene - Featuring Al Garner & The Roadrunners, Johnny Jones, Charles "Wigg" Walker, Clifford Curry

Blues Across America - Los Angeles  Scene - Featuring Joe Houston, Johnny Dyer, Finis Tasby, Kirk "Eli" Fletcher