The Great Johnny Adams Blues Album

by Johnny Adams

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Personnel: Johnny Adams (vocals); Duke Robillard, Walter "Wolfman" Washington (guitar); Alvin "Red" Tyler, Eric Traub (tenor saxophone); BIll Samuel (baritone saxophone); Terry Tullos, Charlie Miller (trumpet); Craig Wroten (piano, organ); Dr. John, Jon Cleary, Mac "Dr. John" Rebennack (piano); James Singleton (acoustic bass); David Barard, Darrel Francis (bass guitar); Johnny Vidacovich, Herman Ernest III (drums); Wilbert Arnold (bass drum); George Jackson (congas); Donald Harrison Jr., Dr. Lonnie Smith, George Porter Jr..

Known primarily as an R&B singer, the late Johnny Adams possessed a deep, emotive voice that was also well suited to more traditional blues. This 2005 Rounder collection presents 12 blues-tinged tracks culled from Adams's 1980s and '90s albums for the label. In addition to being backed by top-notch session players, Adams is joined on a few tunes by fellow New Orleans native Dr. John, who contributes his typically slinky piano lines.