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| Darrell Nulisch Just for You Oct. 20 Severn Records announces an October 20 release date for Just for You, the latest CD from blues/soul singer and harmonica player Darrell Nulisch. This is Nulischs fifth album for Severn, which is independently distributed by City Hall Records, and follows his Blues Music Award-nominated last CD, Goin Back to Dallas. The new album was produced by David Earl, Steve Gomes and Darrell Nulisch and recorded at the Severn Studios in Maryland. Backing Nulisch are the members of Severns talented house band, including Benjie Porecki on keyboards, Steve Gomes on bass and Robb Stupka on drums, plus current Fabulous Thunderbirds guitarist Johnny Moeller and a full horn section with arrangements by the legendary Willie Henderson (Tyrone Davis, Chi-Lites). For everyone who believes in the power of live music and that the real heartbeat of American music is still beating, this one is ... Just for You, says Nulisch in the albums liner notes. While Nulischs last album was a return to his Texas blues roots sound, Just for You showcases Darrells powerfully soulful voice in a soul/R&B groove, infused with the essence of pure blues. The album features six original songs, as well as his unique takes on J.J. Malones Its a Shame, Slim Harpos Just for You, The Woman Dont Live Here Anymore (originally recorded by Otis Clay) and a wonderful reading of Work for Love, which was originally recorded in Memphis by label mate Lou Pride in the early 70s. Pride adds background vocals on the album as a special guest. Nulisch brings warmth, intimacy and intensity, said Down Beat in its review of his last CD; while Blues Revue declared, Nulischs warm, world-weary vocals infuse each song with a deeply personal mix of vulnerability and determination. Nulisch was born and raised in Dallas surrounded by blues and soul music at a young age, with his parents taking him to the area honky tonks to hear artists like Jimmy McCracklin and Freddie King. Another early favorite was neighborhood kid Jimmie Vaughan, whose early band, the Chessman, used to practice a few blocks from the Nulisch house; close enough for Nulisch to ride his bike down to hear them play. Nulisch began singing full-time in 1978 as a founding member of Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets; spending seven years with the band and recording two albums with them for Black Top Records, before playing a year with Dallas-based Mike Morgan (another current label mate) and his band the Crawl. In 1987, he joined up with blues guitar hero Ronnie Earl as lead singer for his band, the Broadcasters, and cut two albums for Black Top Records with that group before going out on his own in 1990. Since 1991, hes been based in Gloucester, Massachusetts. write your comments about the article :: © 2009 Jazz News :: home page |