Jimmy "T99" Nelson - Rockin' And Shoutin' The Blues (1999)

Earthy and proud, Jimmy "T99" Nelson's blues is a sax-backed, boastful, and commanding performance. His five-decade career brings him to this Bullseye release as one of the last great blues shouters. Rich Lataille and Doug James from Roomful of Blues with "Sax" Gordon Beadle provide the horns for this legendary vocalist in the tradition of Big Joe Turner. His foundation in proto-R&B jump blues makes the master of the small ensemble swing sound ripe for renewed success. Indeed, Turner mentored Nelson personally, making Nelson a living, direct connection back to these moving, vintage sounds. by Tom Schulte


1. House Of The Blues
2. Hurt Three Ways
3. How Long Blues
4. I'll Miss Show Business
5. New Shack Lover
6. Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying
7. When You're Smiling
8. Boogie Woogie Country Girl
9. Sweet Mr. Cleanhead

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