Size: 97,8 MB
Time: 42:11
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2024
Styles: Blues/Soul/Funk mix
Art: Front
1. Intro (2:00)
2. Popcorn (2:50)
3. Dial Your Number (4:55)
4. Outskirts Of Town (5:29)
5. Moving To The Country (3:10)
6. Soul Power (4:26)
7. Mona Lisa Was A Man (4:44)
8. I Believe To My Soul (6:58)
9. I'm Tired (4:08)
10. Make It Funky (3:31)
It’s been said that the “apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” and this certainly applies to up-and-coming bluesman Nicholas Alexander. As the son of legendary musician Linsey Alexander, he honed his guitar skills at the hands of the original “Hoochie Man.” The elder Alexander has certainly been a huge presence in his son’s life. Nick is fiercely protective of his father and preserving his legacy. Whether it’s filling in for his dad during the Delmark tribute at the 2023 Chicago Blues Festival or sitting in at one of his gigs at a northside club, Nicholas Alexander has honored his father in many ways.
One of Alexander’s early memories is hearing his dad jam on the song “Mona Lisa was a Man” from his Days are so Long album. This tune impacted the son in a big way as it was one of the first songs that Nicholas learned to play on his guitar. During a recent phone interview, Alexander stressed that his dad “has some pretty awesome music and needs to be heard.” Alexander also said that he is proud that the album includes songs from his dad “who has always been my inspiration on this musical journey.” “Lil Hoochie” Alexander said that he plays his dad’s Les Paul gold top guitar on “Mona Lisa was a Man,” so “it’s kind of a full circle thing.” Making the musical moment even sweeter is the fact that he got the guitar after winning a bet with the elder Alexander.
To get his dad’s music out to the masses, Alexander assembled an all-star band of Chicago musicians including Melvin Carlisle on drums, bass player David Forte, guitarist Brian Lupo, Roosevelt Purifoy Junior on organ, and Dan Souvigny on keys and guitar. His horn section is comprised of Derrick Tate, Ryan Nyther, and Royce Harrington-Turner. Bryant Parke was called upon for background vocals and congo duties. Connor Korte served as Alexander’s producer, and the music was mixed and mastered by Fil Kinetic at Berwyn Recording Studios. /Robin Zimmerman, American Blues Scene
With compliments to a friend.
One of Alexander’s early memories is hearing his dad jam on the song “Mona Lisa was a Man” from his Days are so Long album. This tune impacted the son in a big way as it was one of the first songs that Nicholas learned to play on his guitar. During a recent phone interview, Alexander stressed that his dad “has some pretty awesome music and needs to be heard.” Alexander also said that he is proud that the album includes songs from his dad “who has always been my inspiration on this musical journey.” “Lil Hoochie” Alexander said that he plays his dad’s Les Paul gold top guitar on “Mona Lisa was a Man,” so “it’s kind of a full circle thing.” Making the musical moment even sweeter is the fact that he got the guitar after winning a bet with the elder Alexander.
To get his dad’s music out to the masses, Alexander assembled an all-star band of Chicago musicians including Melvin Carlisle on drums, bass player David Forte, guitarist Brian Lupo, Roosevelt Purifoy Junior on organ, and Dan Souvigny on keys and guitar. His horn section is comprised of Derrick Tate, Ryan Nyther, and Royce Harrington-Turner. Bryant Parke was called upon for background vocals and congo duties. Connor Korte served as Alexander’s producer, and the music was mixed and mastered by Fil Kinetic at Berwyn Recording Studios. /Robin Zimmerman, American Blues Scene
With compliments to a friend.
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