The legendary WET WILLIE singer and harmonica player
JIMMY HALL
released the first single "Jumpin‘ For Joy" from his new album
The official video can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUHABMKhX5k
ALL-STAR LINEUP WITH JOE BONAMASSA, JOSH SMITH,
REESE WYNANS, MICHAEL RHODES, GREG MORROW,
WARREN HAYNES AND JARED JAMES NICHOLS
The legendary singer Jimmy Hall announces the release of his new album Ready Now - his first new solo album with original material since 2007. The first single and title track "Jumpin' For Joy" was released on July 27, 2022.
Jimmy Hall first gained fame as the lead singer, saxophonist, and harmonica player of the band Wet Willie from Mobile (Alabama). His unique, R&B-influenced rock 'n' roll and stage presence helped the group's song “Keep on Smilin'“ reach the Top 10 of the Billboard Singles Chart in 1974.
After seven albums with Capricorn Records, Wet Willie moved to Epic Records and released the singles “Street Corner Serenade” and “Weekend”. Both singles reached the US Top 40 and five other songs were placed in the Billboard Top 100.
Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith produced an album with Jimmy that is packed with unforgettable songs and performances. Ready Now is an important statement in a career full of highlights that dates back to Jimmy's work with the legendary Southern Rock Band Wet Willie. Jimmy's singing, harmonica playing, and songwriting have never been stronger and more focused than on this album, which will surely continue to shape his career.
Supported by a top-notch band that includes Joe Bonamassa, Josh Smith, the legendary keyboardist Reese Wynans, bassist Michael Rhodes, and drummer Greg Morrow, Hall can fully concentrate on the songs and performances. This is especially true for the song “Dream Release,” which he wrote with his son Ryan Hall about his lifelong friendship with Gregg Allman.
Joe Bonamassa co-wrote five songs on the new album and plays unforgettable guitar solos on “Jumpin’ For Joy”, “Risin’ Up”, “Holding On For Dear Love”, “A Long Goodbye” and “Will You Still Be There”.
Co-producer Josh Smith also plays an exquisite guitar solo on the song “Girl’s Got Sugar”.
The album also features special guest appearances by legendary guitarists Warren Haynes and Jared James Nichols. Haynes plays a slide guitar solo on the title track “Ready Now”.
"READY NOW" will be released on September 16, 2022 via KTBA Records
Track Listing
1. Jumpin’ For Joy
2. Risin' Up
3. Dream Release
4. Girl’s Got Sugar feat. Josh Smith
5. Ready Now feat. Warren Haynes
6. Holding On For Dear Love
7. A Long Goodbye feat. Joe Bonamassa
8. Will You Still Be Here
9. Without Your Love feat. Jared James Nichols
10. Love For It
11. Eyes In The Back Of Your Head
The independent record label is a subsidiary of the Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation, Joe Bonamassa's non-profit organization aimed at preserving the art of music in schools and maintaining the rich culture and history of the blues. Bonamassa and his longtime manager and business partner Roy Weisman have expanded their business by founding the new label Keeping the Blues Alive (KTBA) Records.
The first release on the label was Dion's album "Blues with Friends", which was released in June 2020 to great critical acclaim. In February 2021, KTBA Records released Joanna Connor's album "4801 South Indiana Avenue", which received enthusiastic reviews worldwide. Both albums debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Blues Charts and solidified the label as an amazing platform for artists to expand their artistic efforts.
The main goal of KTBA Records is to provide a platform for musical talent in the blues and blues-rock genres and to promote the careers of exceptional musical talents. The label works synergistically with the mission of the non-profit organization to support musicians in carrying on the legacy of the blues. 10% of all profits from KTBA Records will be donated to the non-profit organization.
For more information: www.KTBArecords.com
