Tunage Tuesdays 7.17.12

Second installment of our new music roundup. Four great new releases: one from a dead guitarist (with the help of some “friends”), one from a shredding jazz fusioneer but with vocals on all tracks, one from a band formed by two renowned studio and solo guitarists, and one from the Allman Brothers drummer who sits on the left side of the stage (from the audience’s perspective) and is nicknamed J.J. And you can listen to tunage from these albums through the player at the top of each page here.

Jaimoe’s Jasssz Band
Renaissance Man
2011 Lil’ Johnieboy Records

New band from drummer Jai Johanny Johanson, founding member of Allman Brothers, featuring Junior Mack on vocals and guitars
Sweet versions of Leaving Trunk and ABB’s Melissa, but the seven original tunes hit the right spot
Junior Mack is sweetness on slide, on guitar and with the mic, nailing Jaimoe’s brand of jazzy southern-rock-tinged blues rock

Download: Leaving Trunk, Laurie Ann Blue, I Believe I’ll Make a Change

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Frank Gambale
Soulmine (feat. Boca)
2012 Frank Gambale

15th release from American jazz fusion master; this release a collaboration with Toronto-born singer Boca
Powerful jazz fusion guitar grandiosity wrapped into lyrical, jazzy, funky songs with lush lyrics
Though at times strong, at times syrupy, Boca’s vocals always add a needed element to Gambale’s instrumental finesse

Download: Forbidden Kiss, Keep Leadin’ Me On, Sun Will Shine

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Renegade Creation
Bullet
2012 Esoteric Antenna

Sophomore release from blues rock band formed by Robben Ford and Michael Landau, both renowned session and solo guitarists
Guitar work from Landau and Ford drives the music, as they weave and craft rich riffs

Download: All Over Again, Bullet, Greedy Life

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Tommy Bolin & Friends
Great Gypsy Soul
2012 Esoteric Antenna

Intriguing release produced by Warren Haynes and featuring a cast of incredible guitarists is assembled using outtakes from Bolin’s 1975 debut album, Teaser (Bolin died a year later)
Strong performances by Haynes, Peter Frampton, Derek Trucks, Steve Morse, Sonny Landreth, Joe Bonamassa, and John Scofield
Resurrecting a dead guitar slinger oddly works well

Download: Smooth Fandango, Crazed Fandango, Flying Fingers