Mario
Rossi Band
Smoke Burst
2023 – Mario Rossi Band
By Phillip Smith; Aug. 19, 2023
Release Date : July 16, 2023
Original source : phillycheezeblues.blogspot.com
Brazilian singer/songwriter/guitarist Mario Rossi discovered his deep passion for blues in 2013 while joining John Primer’s touring band across Brazil. Since then, he has blazed a trail that has caught the eyes and ears of many fans. Smoke Burst, his fourth and most recent album is a fantastic recording of all original tunes loaded with hot guitar licks and infectious riffs. With Rossi on guitar and vocals, his band is comprised of Edê Boy on keyboards, Marcelo Rocha on bass, and Rafael Cacavallo on drums.
Kicking open the gates with his title-track instrumental “Smoke/Burst”, Rossi’s impressive guitar performance is a smoldering wonderment. I love the slow goodness of “It Means Blues”. Every note is delivered with feeling as guest Lu Vitti lends her voice to give the song an extraordinary soulful touch. Harmonica in hand, Steve Bell (son of Carey Bell) joins the Mario Rossi Band along with a gospel choir comprised of Magally Farias, Je Farias, Lu Vitti, and Edê Boy for “There’s No Hope For Willie Brown”. Guided with a driving second-line cadence, this spirited homage to the legendary blues pioneer embraces the music of the Mississippi Delta, down to the Big Easy. The psychedelic blues-rock vibe is strong with “Don’t Tell Me What To Do”. Rossi draws deeply from his Hendrix influence for a delectable cut. This is positively lightning-in-a-bottle. He then continues to channel that Hendrix energy for a cosmic instrumental “Jammin’ for Jimi”. I am filled with awe with every listen.
I can’t get enough of this new album from Mario Rossi Band. Smoke Burst is a recording I am going to highly recommend for blues fans and guitar aficionados. It’s spectacular.
For more information about Mario Rossi Band visit the website at : https://www.mariorossiband.com
