So Fine
Gulf Coast, 2022
8/10
The sax wizard Eric Demmer is joined by Mike Zito, Jonn Del Toro Richardson, Mark May and The Funky Rick Marcel, as well as several others, for these 12 authentic, soulful blues songs.
“Don’t Talk To Me” starts the listen with Hugo Rodriguez’s spirited guitar complementing the bright brass and gritty vocals from Demmer, and “She’s So Fine” follows with Jerre Jackson’s playful drums amid the breezy approach that benefits much from Richardson’s flowing guitar work.
Further along, the rugged yet tuneful “I’m A Guitar Player” showcases meticulous guitar alongside the raw singing from Demmer, while “Start It All Again” trims the pace back with a soulful intimacy thanks to Barry Seelen’s keys and the emotive singing.
Close to the end, the funk nods and groove filled “Any Day Get Away” places Danielle Demmer’s soaring pipes front and center, and “Have You Ever Loved A Woman” exits with Dennis Delfino’s precise bass playing illuminating Demmer’s booming voice and intricate sax prowess.
Demmer’s built a lengthy and esteemed career as a top notch sideman, and this solo effort is pretty great, too, where blues, funk, rock-n-roll and R&B are all packed with heart and soul.
Travels well with: Backtrack Blues Band- Your Baby Has Left; Albert Castiglia- I Got Love