Forrest McDonald - What's It Gonna Take? (Reissue) (2019)

Extraordinary musicianship! McDonald s glowing guitar teamed with Victor s whiskey-drenched gutter voice, exceptional piano work and strong songwriting is a winning combination. Where have these guys been hiding? --Reviewed By Southwest Blues

Whats it gonna take? Forrest McDonald s quintet sizzles with great traditional feeling and down and dirty blues. Raymond Victor s voice has that guttural kind of nasty feeling that tells you the blues are in the house and is complemented by his awesome work on pianos. Dave Parnell s horn work sounds so good it feels like a whole section. The five string bass work of Diane Dutra is very solid; and the percussive magic of Chuck Cap Deville is electric. The performing maturity and clarity of this group, coupled with the lyrical - rhythmic genius of Texas-born McDonald, make them a band not to be missed. ~ Cooper --Reviewed By Rock & Blues News