No Boundaries
Editorial Reviews Rawls is a four-time nominee as Male Soul Vocalist for the W. C. Handy Award, the blues equivalent of a Grammy. His previous recordings are in the classic soul style of the Stax and Hi Records hits from the 60's and 70's. With "No Boundaries" Rawls and the Rays break new ground, going beyond traditional soul/blues by blending elements of gospel, jazz, funk, roots rock and country with his classic soul style.
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Johnny Rawls has bags of talent whether it be as singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer or arranger.
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Rawls envelopes his wise blend of soul and blues in the aura of believable emotional intensity.
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The combination of Johnny Rawls, a consummate blues man with his strong, soulful voice and The Rays known for their eclectic smokin' hot blend of jazz, funk, roots rock and blues makes for a powerful listening experience. While Kay Kay and the Rays broke up in 2004, Rawls talked Rays bassist/songwriter Bob Trenchard into reuniting the band for "No Boundaries" which was recorded in Texas and Memphis and also features Memphis artists Jackie Johnson and Reba Russell on background vocals. Rawls discovered the Rays in 1999 and produced their first CD, "Texas Justice" which was selected one of the top 25 blues releases for 2001 in the 9th Annual Real Blues Awards.
No Boundaries
No Boundaries, Music, Johnny Rawls, Blues, Contemporary Blues, Eclectic, funky, jazzy blues with gospel influence., Pop, Soul-Blues, United States of America
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