This incarnation of
Roomful of Blues includes vocalist and harmonica player
Sugar Ray Norcia taking the singing spotlight,
Matt McCabe now their pianist and
Chris Vachon principal guitarist. This CD blends blues and R&B classics with a couple of originals; highlights include a fine reading of
Smiley Lewis' "Lillie Mae," a remake of "Hey Now" originally done by
Ray Charles and
Norcia's fiery vocal and torrid harmonica solo on Little Walter Jacobs' "Up The Line." This is faithful to the classic tradition, but contains enough contemporary qualities to have a fresh and inviting sound. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide