Jontavious Willis Jontavious Willis' West Georgia Blues (Signed; Orange)

Release date:
August 16, 2024
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The Blues is a unique sound that comes from particular times, places, and people. However, that sound is universal in that it can be used to articulate every human emotion. In this album, I invite listeners from all walks of life, to the world of The Blues as it is in 2024. I invite people to engage with the ups and downs we all experience, through this music. The blues was a black-American innovation in our history that had many facets to it. There are technical components to the blues - standards and vocal phrasing. There are also components to the blues that are more abstract, such as history, geography, even intellectual movements. In this album, I endeavored to use those building blocks to articulate the humanity I see around me - past, present, and future - without compromising the quality the foundation that the blues provides. These fifteen original songs are my invitation to everyone out there - whether you’re a blues aficionado or just passing through the genre, I hope you find plenty to engage with.

Tracklist:
  • 1. West Georgia Blues
  • 2. Charlie Brown Blues
  • 3. Broken Hearted Moan
  • 4. Keep Your Worries On the Dance Floor
  • 5. Rough Time Blues
  • 6. Lula Mae
  • 7. Ghost Woman
  • 8. Who's Gonna Hear It?
  • 9. A Lift Is All I Need
  • 10. Too Close to the Finishing Line
  • 11. Earthworm Basement Blues
  • 12. Time Brings About a Change
  • 13. Lost Ball
  • 14. Jontavious' West Georgia Grind