Joanna Connor - Best of Me [CD]

GULF COAST RECORDS

£11.50

Cat. no: GCRX9044
Format: CD
Barcode: 791126090715
Release Date: 09 Jun 2023
Genre: Blues

Connor went into the studio in December to record the new album 'The Best Of Me' with her "Wrecking Crew 22" band that includes: Joanna Connor guitar and vocals; Shaun Gotti Calloway - bass; Dan Souvignyguitar and keys; Curtis Moore Jr- keys;and Jason J Roc Edwards - drums and vocals with special guest Joe Bonamassa, Mike Zito, Grooveline Horns, Josh Smith, Jason Ricci, David Abruzzese and more

"There are musicians that play together and may do it extremely well," Joanna said about the 'Best of Me' recording sessions. "Then, there are musicians that move as one, that share moments of creating music that is mystically telepathic. The group of musicians we assembled here created a free-fowing and fery blend of soul, rock, funk and country, all rooted in the blues. Making this record with the go ahead from Mike Zito and Gulf Coast Records to have free reign was uplifting and inspiring. This recording defnitely brought outthe' best of me,' and solidifed my band as a force to be reckoned with. Guitar power and nuance is evident on this record but so are convincing vocals, soul-stirring keyboard work, tighter than tight horns and a rhythm section that propels and compliments each song. The album touches on my maturing as a woman, facing mortality with grace and thanks, celebrating love won, love lost, lust and passion, the pain and pleasure of having this humanexperience. I hope the listener enjoys this record as much as we had making it."

Connor is an atypical and unassuming guitar heroine who absolutely shreds or tenderly caresses notes out of a Gibson Les Paul. Those who are in the know rave about a musician who has played behind Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Otis Rush and Luther Allison; and shared stages with the likes of Jimmy Page, Robben Ford, Robert Cray, the Doobie Brothers, Etta James and numerous other legends. Having her performances passed along on social media by heavy hitters Slash, Bootsy Collins, Vernon Reed and others only gives credence to her immense and intriguing talents.

Tracks: House Rules / Pain and Pleasure / Best of Me / Highway Child / I Lost You / Two of a Kind / All I Want Is You / Mercury Blues / Shadow Lover / Greatest of These / Shine On