Kipori Woods grew up in New Orleans under the tutelage of his grandfather, the late “Luscious” ‘Lloyd Lambert-a bass guitarist who played with the likes of Ray Charles, Little Richard, Doc Cheatham, Guitar Slim, and Danny Barker.

Kipori’s pseudonym, “Baby Wolf,” was adopted as a tribute to the influence of Walter “Wolfman” Washington.

CD, “Baby Wolf” displays his wares as a songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist. In the N’Awlins tradition, this disc is a mixed bag of treats ranging from an electrified blues style in “Bye Bye Baby” to a swamp boogie style in “Smokin’ that Fire.”

Accompanied by Davell Crawford‘s excellent keyboards, bass by Viras Paukspaipis, and “Junkyard Dog” Arnold on drums, this is one smokin’ number. A jazzy version of “The Thrill is Gone” and a couple of R&B runes round out the mix.