Brian Templeton latest CD features Michael "Mudcat" Ward on
Bass and Per Hanson on Drums. Collectively these two musicians have played
on hundreds of Blues recordings, backing such legendary artists as
James
Cotton, Ronnie Earl and Hubert Sumlin, to name a few. On guitars, Templeton
once again called on "Monster" Mike Welch and also recruited the great Kid
Bangham (Fabulous Thunderbirds) for two guitar attack that really delivers
the old school blues sound. Making special appearances are David Maxwell on
Piano and Greg Piccolo, founding member and former front-man of the
legendary Roomful of Blues on Tenor Sax. Scott Aruda on Trumpet and Travis
Colby (of Roomful) on the Hammond B3 round out this killer ensemble. The
disc features 7 songs penned by Templeton and some interesting covers. These
include a full out Gospel version of Skip James' "He's A Mighty Good Leader"
and a take on "Singin In My Soul" made popular by Sister Rosetta Tharpe both
of which feature the great backing vocals of Boston favorites "The Family
Jewels". Bloozin' runs the gamut of a many Blues styles. From Rockin' Blues
to Jump and everything in between, Templeton's CD is sure to be a "must
have" for Blues fans all over the world.
