Glenn Lane - Me And The Blues (1997)

Big-voiced Glenn Lane makes an impressive debut with this, his first disc. In addition to manning the Hammond B-3 and other keyboard work, Lane takes on full writing, arranging and producing chores as well. There's a smoky, soulful, late-night ambience to everything here, as Lane keeps it bluesy on "Can't Leave These Railroad Tracks," "Stay Gone" and the title track. With Mark May contributing blistering guitar support throughout and a solid rhythm section framing these numbers, Lane relaxes and turns in assertive performances on every single track. Highlights also include "Moody Woman," "Little Money, Big Trouble," "Full Figured Woman," "I'm on Fire" and the closer, "Lawdy, Lawdy, Lawdy." ~Review by Cub Koda