Anson Funderburgh & Sam Meyers - That's What They Want

The blues-oriented team of Anson Funderburgh and Sam Myers is a powerful and appealing combination. While Myers takes shouting, easy-to-understand and accessible vocals on most of the selections of this release (in addition to playing a bit of harmonica), the main reason to acquire the set is for Funderburgh's exciting guitar work. His showcase on the instrumental blues "Mudslide" is a definite high point. In addition, Kevin McKendree (who is best on organ) is a strong asset to the rhythm section and takes many fine solos of his own. Although each of the 13 selections on the Alligator disc is concise (clocking in between 2:18 and 4:47 with only two songs being over four minutes), the performances are quite complete and do not exit prematurely (nor overstay their welcome). The well-paced set is easily recommended to blues collectors and jazz fans who enjoy hearing a passionate and skilled guitarist. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits Andy Taub Mixing Assistant Anson Funderburgh Producer, Organ (Hammond), Mixing, Guitar Arkadelphia Engineer Bill Crump Photography David Farrell Editing, Pre-Mastering Diane Wanek Design Hammond Scott Editing, Mixing, Pre-Mastering, Producer Heather West Production Coordination Jeff Sarli Bass (Upright) Kevin McKendree Organ (Hammond), Piano Nauman S. Scott Executive Producer Richard Lescallette Mastering Riley Osborne Piano Sam Myers Vocals, Performer, Harmonica Stuart Sullivan Mixing, Engineer Wes Starr Percussion, Drums