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New Release in 2022: Through with Cool
Al Basile: Through with Cool
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Eight-time Blues Music Award-nominated singer/songwriter/cornetist Al Basile announces an August 19 release date for his latest CD, Through with Cool, on Sweetspot Records, distributed by City Hall Records. Through with Cool benefits from Al Basile’s quickly- growing skills as his own producer, refining the sound of his last two production efforts Last Hand and B's Testimony, as Basile directed all the aspects of the new project, recorded by Jack Gauthier at Lakewest Studios in West Greenwich, Rhode Island. Basile (vocals and cornet) is joined on the new disc by his veteran crew of New England music all-stars: Bruce Bears on keyboards, Brad Hallen on bass, Mark Teixeira on drums, Doug James on tenor sax and Jeff “Doc” Chanonhouse on trumpet, plus the guitar wizardry of multi-Blues Music Award nominee Kid Andersen. And fans of Basile’s signature cornet work will be pleased to know that his horn playing has reached another level on the new disc.
B's Testimony
B's Testimony
B's Testimony
2021's model, produced by Al and featuring the dynamic contribution of special guest guitarist Kid Andersen.
Last Hand
B's Testimony
B's Testimony
Another concept album, this is a song cycle that tells the story of a May December romance which ends badly. Al's voice is backed by a piano trio to keep the story in front.
B's Hot House
B's Testimony
Me & The Originator
Al returns to writing individual songs and comes up with a fresh batch of blues, soul, and roots influenced tunes that Duke just calls “Al Basile music.”
Me & The Originator
Me & The Originator
Me & The Originator
Al's first concept album, this alternates songs with spoken poetry narration to tell the story of an imaginary 60s blues based rocker who keeps a secret about his songs.
Quiet Money
Me & The Originator
Mid-Century Modern
With four original members of Roomful of Blues on it, this album recaptures the classic R&B style that Al's first band celebrated in the seventies.
Mid-Century Modern
Me & The Originator
Mid-Century Modern
Nominated as best contemporary blues album of 2016 by the Blues Foundation. With special guest guitarist Monster Mike Welch.
B's Expression
Woke Up in Memphis
Woke Up in Memphis
Strong grooves and Al's signature lyric writing make this a tasty collection.
Woke Up in Memphis
Woke Up in Memphis
Woke Up in Memphis
Memphis style soul, blues, and gospel. Includes a duet with special guest Sista Monica Parker.
Swing n' Strings
Woke Up in Memphis
Swing n' Strings
A swing record of great standards by other writers. Showcases Al's drummer-less swing band with Fred Bates and Bob Zuck on guitars along with Al's jazz vocal and playing style.
At Home Next Door
At Home Next Door
At Home Next Door
A twofer, with one retrospective disc disc of Al's best blues songs, and a second disc of new songs. With special guest jazz great Scott Hamilton.
The Goods
At Home Next Door
At Home Next Door
Blues and soul, with some gospel added. With special guests the Blind Boys of Alabama.
The Tinge
At Home Next Door
Soul Blue 7
The rhythm section uses rhumba basis for some songs, and others are like swing standards. Instrumental color abounds. More rootsy, uncategorizable songs.
Soul Blue 7
Groovin' in The Mood Room
Soul Blue 7
The three piece horn section moves this collection into a natural backdrop for Al's cornet solos. More on the swing side of Blues.
Groovin' in The Mood Room
Groovin' in The Mood Room
Groovin' in The Mood Room
Rhythm section and guitar dominate this diverse group of blues and soul based songs
Blue Ink
Groovin' in The Mood Room
Groovin' in The Mood Room
Classic blues styles from the 50s and 60s with Al's lyric touch. With Jerry Portnoy on harp instead of horns.
Red Breath
Down on Providence Plantation
Shaking the Soul Tree
A jazz album, with Al's songs in a jazz vein and some rare standards. Lots of Al's cornet solos and Sinatra/Bennett vocals.
Shaking the Soul Tree
Down on Providence Plantation
Shaking the Soul Tree
Number two, with an even greater range of influences beyond blues, including 60s rock and soul. With Sax Gordon Beadle.
Down on Providence Plantation
Down on Providence Plantation
Down on Providence Plantation
Al's first. Some blues, many uncategorizable songs with very personal lyrics. Lots of Duke's guitar, no cornet solos.