Andrew 'Jr Boy' Jones - I Know What it's Like (2012)

If you haven't yet heard of Andrew "Jr Boy" Jones, you might just be listening to too much rap and not nearly enough blues. "I Know What It's Like" is his sixth release and during his 50 years in the business he's been the lead guitarist for many other musicians as well. As a matter of fact, during his stint with Charles Musselwhite, the band won a Blues Music Award in the "Band Of The Year" category. What I'm wondering is why haven't I heard the name Andrew "Jr Boy" Jones.....on a hell of a lot more blues festivals’ lineups?

Along with Andrew on guitar and vocals, the musicians appearing on "I Know What It's Like" are: Kerrie Lepai on vocals; Lewis Fluellen, Jr on keyboards; Chris Gipson and Christole on bass; Larry Clemon, Jr and Jamil Byrom on drums; Cheryl Arena on harmonica; Larry Clement on trumpet; and Ron Jones on sax. The CD consists of all original music - of which eleven of the tracks were penned by Andrew and the other two by Kerrie - that cover all styles of blues. (Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro)