John Valenteyn of Toronto Blues Society

Paul James Band La Vie en Bleu Lick 'N' Stick PJ002

This is a new album from Paul for his fans, his first of new recordings in fifteen years. In addition to four of his own songs, the CD contains new recordings of the most frequently requested songs by his fans over his career. His long time band is intact here with
Gary Gray, piano & organ; Brian Kipping, bass and Adrian Vecchiola, drums. Sarah McElcheran and Jim Bish are the horn section with Alec Fraser on occasional bass (and engineering). 

"Hey Now Rosie" is a new  song set to a Fred McDowell/R.L. Burnside riff that cooks along
nicely. Paul's Bob Dylan interpretations have the distinction being recognized by the man himself, with invitations to join the band at various Toronto area gigs over the years and there are three fine ones here: "Like a Rolling Stone", "It's All Over now Baby Blue" &
"Highway 61 Revisited". "Gloria", "Carol", "Louie Louie" (with
intelligible lyrics) and a couple of Stones songs are part of the
well-played program that should be a delight for fans. 

Visit www.pauljamesband.com if you can't get to a show.