Bloodest Saxophone Feat. Crystal Thomas - Extreme Heat

Album: Extreme Heat
Size: 110,3 MB
Time: 47:34
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2024
Styles: Jump blues, R&B
Art: Front

1. Mailman's Sack (2:12)
2. I Don't Need You No More (3:00)
3. Undercover Of The Night (3:55)
4. Dinah (2:49)
5. Good Morning (6:05)
6. Somebody Else's Man (4:21)
7. Oh Baby (3:55)
8. Country Girl (2:43)
9. Johnny Taylor Medley (7:49)
10. Sit Down Baby (3:04)
11. Let's Love In The Moonlight (3:14)
12. Thank You Granddad (4:22)

Led by the visionary Young Corn Shintaro, Bloodest Saxophone has been enchanting audiences since 1998 with their soul-stirring renditions of classic blues and jazz tunes. With “Extreme Heat,” they continue their journey to reign supreme with the saxophone, breathing new life into timeless classics. The album kicks off with “Mailman’s Sack,” a short but punchy introduction that sets the tone for the high-energy ride ahead. From there, tracks like “I Don’t Need You No More” and “Undercover Of The Night” showcase Crystal Thomas’s powerhouse vocals, perfectly complementing the soulful melodies of the saxophone ensemble.

One of the album’s standout moments is the Johnny Taylor Medley, a seven-minute tour de force that pays homage to the blues legend with infectious energy and virtuosity. Throughout the album, Bloodest Saxophone effortlessly channels the spirit of jump blues and swing jazz, transporting listeners to a bygone era while keeping the groove firmly rooted in the present. But “Extreme Heat” is more than just a nostalgia trip; it’s a testament to the band’s evolution and enduring relevance in today’s music scene. Tracks like “Let’s Love In The Moonlight” and “Thank You Granddad” showcase their versatility and willingness to push boundaries, proving that their music is as vibrant and vital as ever.

With Crystal Thomas’s soulful vocals leading the charge, Bloodest Saxophone takes listeners on a journey through the heart and soul of blues and jazz. Whether you’re a die-hard blues enthusiast, a swing dance aficionado, or simply a lover of great music, “Extreme Heat” is sure to set your world on fire. Prepare to be swept away by the blazing talent and infectious energy of Bloodest Saxophone feat. Crystal Thomas as they deliver a masterclass in soulful swing and jump blues with “Extreme Heat.” This album is not just a musical experience; it’s a testament to the timeless power of music to transcend boundaries and unite hearts and souls across generations. /Halina Wegner

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Crystal Thomas - Now Dig This!

Size: 85,5 MB
Time: 36:55
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2021
Styles: Blues, soul-blues
Art: Front

1. I'm A Fool For You Baby (3:30)
2. I Don't Worry Myself (3:14)
3. Take Yo' Praise (3:44)
4. Ghost Of Myself (3:49)
5. Blues Funk (3:18)
6. One Good Man (3:42)
7. No Cure For The Blues (4:23)
8. Can't See What You're Doing To Me (3:25)
9. The Blues Ain't Nothing But Some Pain (4:51)
10. Let's Go Get Stoned (2:55)

Crystal Thomas is big and she's bluesy, and raw. She can grind a note and use it any way she wants. After all, she grew up listening to Muddy, Jimmy Reed, Johnnie Taylor and rapped, too. Gritty music is in her blood. She loves this life. Crystal sings in her car at red lights. She sang before she talked. And, she belts it out in church, in juke joints, and just got back from Japan, Hong Kong and Europe ­ wowing the crowds. This woman sings with the kind of raw emotion that makes you glad you are alive ­ even if life is tough.

Crystal is the real deal. She can tell you about growing up in Mansfield, Louisiana in the deep country. She remembers her favorite pig turned into supper. Mostly, she remembers playing DJ while her family played cards and picking up the trombone in fifth grade because her brother had it and her mom didn¹t want to purchase another instrument. At college in Dallas she started working with Johnnie Taylor horn section for a couple of years. She is featured on the Bloodest Saxophone album "Texas Queens 5" and has out a deep blues 45rpm on Dialtone Records.

This album, "Now Dig This", pairs Crystal with a super-star band that includes Lucky Peterson on keys which allows her to lean into the mic and sing. Lucky has played with everyone ­ Otis Rush, Etta James, Bobby Bland. Johnny and Jason Moeller offer up guitar and drums ­ Johnny finding time between tours with the Thunderbirds, and Jason comes from backing artists from the Thunderbirds to Jewel Brown and Little Joe Washington. Then there's the big round bass sound of Chuck Rainey, think Aretha, Fats Domino, Barbara Streisand, and hundreds more.

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Crystal Thomas - Drank Of My Love

Size: 88,7 MB
Time: 38:03
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2018
Styles: Blues Soul, Louisiana Blues
Art: Front

01. Party (3:31)
02. Show Me How To Zydeco (3:09)
03. I'll Be Right Here (3:16)
04. Hey Baby (4:15)
05. Drank Of My Love (3:46)
06. Let Him Go (3:20)
07. Mr. Do Right (5:26)
08. It's Too Late (2:59)
09. Every Hour (3:39)
10. Country Girl (4:39)

A new name to me and what a very talented lady she is, with all ten numbers here written by Crystal together with co production alongside Slick Ross, Gary Smith and Secret on da track. Her voice is a thing of beauty with its very subtle southern drawl and lyrics a real treat – and what a cracking story teller. From track 3 the album takes off for me to another level with tracks 1 and 2 in that southern ‘party’ mood, both are uptempo dancers who will intern have their supporters. The music score on this album should send a very loud message to other southern soul/blues exponents that you don’t have to settle for second-rate synthesised / computer noises masquerading as some form of musical backdrop, having said that, we could really have done with real horns on here too. Without doubt the top track on here is the scintillating ballad, “Every Hour”, with lovely backing singers; this really is an incredibly tune, the phrasing and sheer intensity of her voice is something else, and I for one really can’t get enough of this tune.

The rest of the album throws up highlight after highlight, take the strolling “I’ll Be Right Here”, not so long ago at thinking soul folk venues like Soul Essence this would have been a dance floor destroyer, but I’m afraid the use of new recent and decent modern tracks is diminishing for the next trophy hunted down and played to death, criminal. The title track is a more urgent piece and is very addictive, I can hear Denise Lasalle in there, I can hear a Wurlitzer/Hammond in there too, all very Upsetters, her spoken monologue on the epic “Mr Do Right” is simply stunning and harks back the hey day of Shirley Brown and Barbara Mason, just cast your mind back to the wonderful “Woman to Woman” saga and all its off shoots; a song of tales of lost loves and finding someone new. Of the dancers on here, “It’s Too Late”, should be storming modern soul rooms up and down the country, one of the best I have heard in ages, a dancer’s delight. “Country Girl” is 2-Step step heaven, in which she’s extolling the virtues of a country girl over the city gal, super stuff. There are a couple of blues tracks on here too which really do show off the talent of all involved and they sound so right for this album. The musicians consist of Crystal herself, Eddie Stout, Steve Fulton, Pee Wee & Russel Lee Adkins, recorded at Sounds Outrageous Studio. An album that will be in many end of the year top tens, utterly fabulous on every level, which is available at most outlets. ~Brian Goucher

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