Living Blues #293 Top 10 Reviews

BENNY TURNER
BT

Nola Blue Records – NBR034

At age 85, it’s understandable that vocalist and bassist Benny Turner takes his time to get things done;

31st Annual Living Blues Awards

Critics’ Poll

Blues Artist of the Year (Male)

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

Blues Artist of the Year (Female)

Shemekia Copeland

Most Outstanding Blues Singer

Shemekia Copeland

Most Outstanding Musician (Guitar)

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram

Most Outstanding Musician (Harmonica)

Charlie Musselwhite

Most Outstanding Musician (Keyboard)

Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne

Most Outstanding Musician (Bass)

Jerry Jemmott

Most Outstanding Musician (Drums)

Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith

Most Outstanding Musician (Horns)

The Texas Horns

Most Outstanding Musician (Other)

Anne Harris (violin)

Best Live Performer

Bobby Rush

Comeback Artist of the Year

Arthur Adams

Artist Deserving More Attention

D.K.

Living Blues #291 Top 10 Reviews

TORONZO CANNON
Shut Up & Play!

Alligator – ALCD 5020

The overall sound on Shut Up & Play! is what we’ve come to expect from Cannon: full-bodied studio accompaniment;