On the Jimmy Reed Highway

Big boss man is still the man today, growls Omar Dykes on one of just two non-Jimmy Reed covers from a rare release without his Howlers band. That handily sums up this roaring and impassioned tribute to one of the most vital, influential, yet often unheralded figures in blues. What was intended as a solo Dykes project took on a unique tinge as fellow Texan Jimmie Vaughan--also a huge Reed fan--swung by to add some solos and stayed to contribute his concise and taut guitar lines to nearly every track. The duo also brought in veteran harpists Kim Wilson (the Fabulous Thunderbirds), James Cotton (Muddy Waters), and local icon Gary Primich, as well as long time Vaughan associate Lou Ann Barton to upshift the groove with her sexy vocals. The resulting disc finds that slippery Reed pocket of sly, lazy, yet edgy shuffles that are deceptively difficult to recreate. Although Dykes's powerfully gruff, Howlin' Wolf-styled voice is nowhere near Reed's far less incisive approach, the bass-free instrumentation and Vaughan's guitar lines perfectly capture the essence of Reed's loping, low-key persona. Only a handful of these tracks ("Big Boss Man," "Baby What You Want Me to Do," "Bright Lights, Big City," and "Caress Me Baby") will be familiar to most, with others rescued from the deeper recesses of the bluesman's catalog. That makes this both a smooth drive and an immensely enjoyable learning experience for those wishing to take a field trip down Jimmy Reed's rugged highway. --Hal Horowitz more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-28-2008; Great Blues CD; I thoroughly enjoyed this cd. Some have complained that Jimmy Vaughn's guitar playing wasn't up to par, but he sounds as he always does. He is not a jazz player. He plays it rough, bluesy, and always on the edge. Perfect for these songs....; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Mar-26-2008; Fine Texas Blues by the BEST IN THE BIZ!; Omar and the Howlers lead blues-slinger meets Jimmy Vaughn and a group of classic vocalists to make ONE OF THE YEAR'S BEST CDs....! This is a must-have for any blues fan! Jimmy Reed was really one of the most entertaining of the blues...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-09-2007; Omar at his best!; Omar does a great job on all these old Jimmy Reed hits. Vaughan's not too shabby on the guitar himself. :) It's definitely worth the purchase!; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-06-2007; Where have you been, Jimmy Reed!; Great stuff! Omar and Jimmy really do justice to the late Jimmy Reed. I have been waiting for this fun and insightfull review of Jimmy's songs and style. These good ol' boys got it right!; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-28-2008; Great Blues CD; I thoroughly enjoyed this cd. Some have complained that Jimmy Vaughn's guitar playing wasn't up to par, but he sounds as he always does. He is not a jazz player. He plays it rough, bluesy, and always on the edge. Perfect for these songs....; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-24-2007; Won't play on 3 CD players; The music is great but the CD will only play on my computer and in my car NOT on any of the 3 regular CD players in around house. Anyone else having this problem?; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Sep-10-2007; Disappointed; I heard a couple of cuts on PBS radio and ran out & bought this one. Unfortunately, after listening to it in its enirety, I too felt something was off a bit and it seems to be Jimmy Vaughn's lead guitar work. Awkward, sloppy and never...; read full review | report as inappropriate