Jazz
Al Basile - Cornet, Horn Arrangements, Vocals
Bruce Katz Piano, Organ
Carl Querfurth Trombone
Doug James Sax (Baritone), Horn Arrangements, Sax (Tenor), Soloist
Duke Robillard Guitar (Acoustic), Producer, Guitar (Electric)
John Mailloux Mastering
Mark Teixeira Rainstick, Percussion, Drums, Bongos
Marty Ballou Bass (Electric), Bass (Acoustic)
Mary Ann Rossoni Design
Rich Lataille Sax (Alto)
Sax Gordon Beadle Sax (Tenor), Soloist
Scott Yanow Liner Notes
Sugar Ray Norcia Harmonica
Thom Hiller Mixing, Engineer
Soul Blue 7 is the followup to Al Basile's 2008 release The Tinge, which reached #14 on the Living Blues charts in March of 2008. Again produced by and featuring blues legend Duke Robillard, Soul Blue 7 also has Al's former Roomful of Blues mates Duke, Doug James, Rich Lataiile, Marty Ballou and Carl Querfurth, plus special guests Sugar Ray Norchia and Sax Gordon Beadle. Al's songs draw from the blues, swing, and soul jazz traditions and feature his vocals and cornet solos along with his customary attention to strong lyric writing. |
