Jimmy McCracklin, My Story (Bullseye Blues Records)

Jimmy puts the jump back into the blues—there’s something for everyone here. McCracklin gets you in a great mood for the ultimate blues party. On this album, he sings and plays like the true Blues Blaster he is. Remember Larry Darnell, Charles Brown, Lowell Fulson? Well, Jimmy McCracklin is a song stylist and an entertainer’s entertainer. When you listen to this, get ready for a great CD—it’s cookin’ with soul! Best cut, a duet with Irma Thomas, “Tomorrow.” Other strong cuts are “In The Alley,” “After Hours,” “Join The Club” and “Arkansas.”