John Mayall's Latest Album 'The Sun Is Shining Down' Out Now!
- Nov 16, 2021
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 8, 2022
On his latest album, The Sun is Shining Down, out January 28th via Forty Below Records, Blues legend John Mayall teams up with a stellar cast to deliver a funky soulful affair punctuated by brass, violins, harmonica and electric ukulele.
Special guests include, The Heartbreakers’ Mike Campbell, fast rising roots rocker Marcus King, Americana icon Buddy Miller, Scarlet Rivera of Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue, Chicago blues guitar mainstay Melvin Taylor and Hawaiian ukulele star Jake Shimabukuro. Also on hand are Mayall’s longtime dynamic Chicago rhythm section of Greg Rzab on bass guitar and Jay Davenport on drums with Austin’s multi-talented and charismatic Carolyn Wonderland on guitar.
Recorded at Robby Krieger’s (The Doors) Horse Latitudes studio with Grammy nominated Producer Eric Corne, The Sun is Shining Down is Mayall’s 5th studio album for Forty Below Records, a fruitful partnership that began with 2014’s A Special Life.
“I couldn’t be happier with the new record,” exclaims Mayall. “I can’t wait to share it with my fans. Each one of these special guests brings something unique to the album and our team works so well together. I think you can hear that chemistry in the music,” raves Mayall.
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The combination of brass, harmonica, violins, and electric ukulele suggests a rich and creative sound that could appeal to both longtime blues fans and newer listeners. I enjoy seeing projects where experienced musicians collaborate with rising stars, and I imagine the energy of these performances would make the album memorable. In a different way, EaglerCraft reminds me of how communities and collaborations can come together to create engaging experiences, and I find that inspiring.
It is incredible to see John Mayall continuing to deliver soulful blues with the release of 'The Sun Is Shining Down.' This album truly showcases his enduring talent and the timeless energy he brings to the genre.
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