 Bill
Stuve - Flyin’ Right
After spending more than three decades
as the bass player for Rod Piazza and the Mighty
Flyers, Bill Stuve is currently concentrating more
on his solo career. His third release, “Flyin’
Right”, makes you feel like putting on your
dancing shoes and heading to your favorite swing
club. Not only is Stuve one of the best bassists
out there, his style and absolute command of the
bass make him a crowd favorite. The first time I
saw Bill was w/ Rod and the Flyers about five years
ago. I recall being amazed that such a cool looking
instrument (the big, fat upright bass) could make
so many awesome and thunderous sounds! Stuve has
also worked w/ many blues legends over the years
including Jimmy Rogers, William Clarke, and Junior
Watson. His other solo releases, “Big Noise”
and “Say Man” also offer to the listener
that authentic jump blues sound that will keep you
interested and wanting more from beginning to end.
Bill also offers fine vocals and enthusiasm to back
up his expert bass thumpin’. Below is a track
listing of his latest release:
1.
Honey Bee - high energy
2. Jumpin! - groovin’ and
swingin’
3. Lookout! - finger pickin’
and story tellin’
4. Bad Luck and Trouble - fabulous
guitar playing by Piazza bandmate
5. Leave That Boogie To Me - jazzy
and swingin’
6. Enuff Is Enuff - horns and hand
clapping!
7. All These Blues - steady rolling
w/ a catchy riff
8. Jump Children - boggie piano
with a cool ending
9. Someday - one of my favorites
of all time-a blues classic!
10. Too Late For Tears - slow blues
and poundin’ bass
11. Conjured - love that old style
sound
12. Spin & Win - Motown style
I
was dancin’ in my chair listening to this
one! I give this cd a 4.25 of 5 on the STLBluesometer!
Stuve might be takin’ a break w/ Rod and the
Mighty Flyers, but he isn’t cooling off or
slowing down anytime soon! Be sure to check him
and his merchandise out at www.stuve.com for more
high flyin’ action!
By
Shannon
Shannon@stlblues.net
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