Jimmy Rogers Feelin' Good CD

All songs written by James Lane except "Sharp Harp" (Jack Dupree/Rudolph Toombs), "Harp Throb" and "Rock With You Baby" (Rod Piazza).

This Blind Pig CD reissues material from 1983-84. The legendary veteran Jimmy Rogers (taking most of the vocals and occasional guitar solos) is heard teamed up with the talented harmonica player Rod Piazza and his jumping group. The results are consistently exciting. Piazza's harmonica serves as a perfect foil to Rogers' voice, and the impressive backup band (which also features Honey Piazza on piano) clearly enjoys jamming on the basic blues changes. The many strong solos and the superior material make this an easily recommended set. ~ Scott Yanow

Recorded at Vinnick Studio, Riverside, California in 1983 and 1984. Originally released on Murray Brothers Records. Includes liner notes by Justin O'Brien.

Engineers: Wayne Vinnick (tracks 1-11); George Matola (track 12).

Personnel: Jimmy Rogers (vocals, guitar); Rod Piazza (vocals, harmonica); Steve Killman, Junior Watson (guitar); Bill Stuve (electric guitar, upright bass, electric bass, bass guitar); Honey Piazza (piano); Alex Schultz (upright bass); Bill Swartz, Jimi Bott (drums).

Audio Mixers: Rod Piazza; Ron Rigler.

Liner Note Author: Justin OBrien.

Recording information: Winnick Studio, Riverside, CA.

Photographers: Marc Norberg; Honey Piazza.

Personnel: Jimmy Rogers (vocals, guitar); Steve Killman, Junior Watson (guitar); Rod Piazza (harmonica, vocals); Honey Piazza (piano); Alex Schultz (acoustic bass); Bill Stuve (acoustic & electric basses); Jimi Bott, Bill Swartz (drums).

Producers: Rob Murray, Rod Piazza (tracks 1-2, 4-6, 8-11); Rod Piazza (tracks 3, 7, 12).

Down Beat (6/95, p.57) - 3.5 Stars - Good Plus - "Rogers is the last surviving member of the first--and best--Muddy Waters band....[FEELIN' GOOD] also features the smart harp work of guest artist Rod Piazza. Together, these two musicians, backed by a surprisingly crisp rhythm section, recreate the sound and feel of first-generation Chicago blues..."
Jazziz (12/95, pp.94-95) - "...quite exciting....The jazz listener has not yet developed a taste for Chicago blues would be well advised to check out this recording, for there are many strong solos; blues collectors do not have to be told twice about this superior release."