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REVIEWS "Umbrella Man leaves no stone unturned. Scott Albert Johnson's debut mixes blues, rock, folk and jazz, unified by first-rate harmonica playing." "There is a warmth and a deep soul to this latest offering from harmonica virtuoso Scott Albert Johnson. Backed by the best musicians Jackson, Mississippi has to offer, and recorded in that city and in New Orleans, these tunes rollick and pulse their way into the listener's heart. Gifted with a clear, emotionally satisfying voice and a complete grasp on what makes an honest, thoughtful song work, Johnson invites us to dance the night away, get hot, get sweaty and get involved. There is a rare love and passion in these recordings, an uncompromising dedication and a joyfulness that sets this way above many similar attempts. This is the sound of someone who lives and breathes the music he creates and wants to share it with anyone that will listen." (The Next Big Thing) "Scott Albert Johnson's unique sound is irresistible and virtuosic in its breadth. Umbrella Man is a work of rare beauty and innovation. Rich, bluesy, and played with a heartfelt passion for the musical craft, his songs come as a refreshing challenge to a scene stifled by genre." Scott Albert Johnson has a versatile voice and is extremely skilled on the harmonica. He is, and I'm not exaggerating, a virtuoso. Anyone with eclectic listening habits will definitely find Umbrella Man worthwhile. (Hooked On Music, Germany) "Scott Albert Johnson is a harmonica player of the highest class, and a fine and versatile singer and songwriter as well. He has been blessed with a beautiful, clear and unique voice, and his harp playing varies between steaming blues solos, Toots Thielemans-like jazzy stuff, and more subtle playing. His style intermingles pop, jazz and roots music and, of course, blues influences." "Scott Albert Johnson is a virtuoso harmonica player. But he's also an accomplished singer and songwriter, as his debut CD Umbrella Man undeniably proves... Johnson's musical versatility is on prominent display on Umbrella Man, a disc that mixes blues, rock, folk and jazz into a varied and eclectic stew." "On Umbrella Man , Scott Albert Johnson displays the confidence of a
seasoned musician. With never a dull moment, the album takes
the listener on a ride. It has taken Johnson three years to bring Umbrella Man to fruition. It has definitely been worth the wait." "Umbrella Man is a frighteningly solid Southern rock jam. Scott Albert
Johnson's harp and mojo are strong medicine." "Umbrella Man is a moving, class act. Every track will grab you and
take you on a rockin', moving, headbobbing, toetapping, harmonic
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Below are some live cuts from two recent shows... one of these took place at the "Bach to Blues" concert at Trinity Lutheran Church on August 20, 2006 with my new group, Animal Farm, which includes Jamie Weems and Jeremy Hurley from the Broken String Band, Wayne Smith from the Rounders, and young cello prodigy Nat Smith. The other recordings are from an April 26th, 2006 show with The Rounders, a great local "mountain jazz" group that includes Bill Ellison on vocals and guitar as well as Wayne and Nat Smith (Wayne plays mandolin rather than guitar in the Rounders). NOTE: All of these songs are either copyrighted originals or "cover songs" distributed for free. |
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Animal Farm, 8.20.2006 @ the "Bach to Blues" Concert, Jackson MS San
Diego Blues Magnolia
Road 16/16 Minor
Swing
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The Rounders w/ Scott Albert Johnson, 4.26.2006 @ Hal & Mal's, Jackson MS No
Hard Time Blues Route
66 Parchman
Farm Night
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Lithuanian
recording session with In March of 2005, I did a short tour of Europe, with gigs in Holland and Lithuania. The Lithuanian part of the tour was my first trip to eastern Europe, and it was delightful (musically and otherwise). I was backed at these shows by the Lithuanian R&B band Blues Makers, fronted by Jutas "Virgis" Virgilius. They are a truly great group of musicians, and served as a great reminder of how universal a language is music. We did a quick (4-hour) recording session the day after the tour ended, cutting three classic blues songs plus the New Orleans standard "When the Saints Go Marching In". These were cut for the Blues Makers' album "Live at Tamsta"; I don't know if any of these recordings will ever be released in the States. I've also posted some pictures from the Lithuanian portion of the tour. Soon I will post some live tracks from the lone "acoustic" gig I did with Virgis, in the resort city of Druskinikai. Enjoy! -scott |
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When
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in Chicago Rock
Me Baby Blues
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