Greene’s new CD WALKING IN CIRCLES features 6 original songs and 5
covers ranging from the Elmore James-influenced title track and the
deep Muddy Waters vibe on ‘Pocket Full of Change’ to the Gov’t
Mule-style reading of ‘Get Out Of My Life Woman’ and the hard-boogie ZZ
Top-inspired interpretation of ‘Cut You Loose’. Mitch Kashmar
(currently playing with 70s latin-funk band WAR) lends his legendary
harmonica playing to 5 tracks as well as piano on a pair of songs. The
Albert Collins classic instrumental ‘Don’t Lose Your Cool’ is given an
original treatment in which Greene and Kashmar play the melody in
unison before throwing down a couple of terrifying solos. The groove
and title of ‘Back Alley Strut’ (an AG original) reflects the influence
of funky New Orleans band The Meters, while the comical ‘Drunk Again’
is a shuffle reminiscent of the updated Jimmy Reed style that the
Vaughan Brothers popularized in the early 80s. Greene also utilizes his
first instrument (the tenor saxophone) on the fast swing ‘Look Out
Baby’, which may feature the most blazing guitar solo on the record..
Track Listing:
1) Walking In Circles (A. Greene)
2) Look Out Baby (A. Greene)
3) Drunk Again (A. Greene)
4) Get Out Of My Life Woman (Allen Toussaint)
5) Don’t Lose Your Cool (Albert Collins)
6) Say What You Want (A. Greene)
7) Pocket Full Of Change (A. Greene)
8) Cut You Loose (Mel London)
9) Back Alley Strut (A. Greene)
10) Merry Go Round (Peter Green)
11) Give Me Back My Wig (Hound Dog Taylor)

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