Scream, Holler & Howl
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
Listen to Scream, Holler & Howl
The Canadian roots duo of A.W. Cardinal (vocals, guitar) and Jasmine Colette (vocals, upright bass), as Blue Moon Marquee they welcome plenty of esteemed guests into this diverse affair that flirts with blues, jazz and rock, among many other ideas.
The title track leads the listen with warm guitar and crisp drumming amid the gritty vocals and well timed hammond organ, and “Thunderbird” follows with a pair of swirling electric guitars and raspy howling in the thick blues climate.
Closer to the middle, “Lowlands” recruits soulful trumpet for the powerful, slow burning display, while “Long Black Train” spotlights baritone sax and upright bass in the retro and raw album highlight.
Approaching the end, “Old Alberta” features the always impressive Duke Robillard on acoustic guitar for the breezy and intimate landscape that benefits much from Colette’s stunning voice, and “Another Night To Cry” exits with Robillard again present in the stirring and dynamic finish.
Darcy Phillips (piano, Hammond organ), Jerry Cook (saxophones), Paul Pigat (guitar) and Bonnie Northgraves (trumpet), among many others, accompany the pair, and it sure does make for a groove heavy, highly melodic and charmingly rhythmic body of work.
Travels well with: Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames- Nightwalk; Henry Gray & Bob Corritore- Cold Chills