Ron Sunshine

Ron Sunshine & Full Swing: Straight Up

by AAJ Staff
April 1, 1999

“It’s where jazz, blues, and gospel intermingle,” says Ron Sunshine; that describes Nouveau Swing as well as anything. Like a lot of the music, this album is jump blues, including a tune by its high priest, Louis Jordan. Sunshine blows a harmonica, and the band has deep blues credentials (members have played for Buddy Guy, Johnnie Johnson, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.) It’s a blast, from the hip covers to the authentic originals – and you don’t need a 78 turntable! ...