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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."
(Maureen Palli, Relix) (link to full article)

"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." (Tuesday Magazine ) (link to review -- link to interview)

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."
(Rootstime) (link to review) [in Dutch]

"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."
(Carey Miller, [Jackson, MS] Clarion-Ledger) (link to full article)

"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."
(Andi Agnew, Jackson Free Press)

"Umbrella Man is a frighteningly solid Southern rock jam. Scott Albert Johnson's harp and mojo are strong medicine."
(Herman Snell, music editor, Jackson Free Press)

"Umbrella Man is a moving, class act. Every track will grab you and take you on a rockin', moving, headbobbing, toetapping, harmonic journey."
(Victor Jones, Georgia Improper)