Southern Jazz Music

I like acoustic guitar and wow, this CD is great! Rick Duke demonstrates his fresh unique style - the guitar work is true and strong. Nearly all the tunes are originals, which was very impressive. This artist is a very talented songwriter. I can't stop listening to the instrumentals, like Blue Heaven. Touch the Sky is another beautiful track. Rick's vocal selections have a southern folk quality that's new and refreshing. Bull City Blues is a cool tune and Carolina Day really brings my spirits up! Still You Turn Me On and Had To Be You are fantastic! The tribute to 9/11 heroes, Second Son, is the best I've heard of its kind. I would definitely recommend this CD.

King Curtis recorded "Soul Twist" at least twice in his career but this disc has the original hit version. A true soul/jazz/r&b classic. Also on this album are other tunes by King Curtis (several of them attempts to follow up the big hit with "sons of 'Soul twist' ") as well as a few Willis Jackson tracks in a similar R&B/rock & roll groove. This is a good King Curtis-domianted R&B compilation, essential for the aforementioned classic. Don't expect erudite liner notes or exceptional re-mastered sound from the budget Collectibles label. They simply make this stuff available at a reasonable price and for that we are grateful.