Walter "Wolfman" Washington & The Roadmasters: Walter "Wolfman" Washington (guitar, vocals); Larry Carter (trumpet, alto saxophone, flute); Tom Fitzpatrick (tenor saxophone, alto saxophone); Dave Woodard (trombone); Luca Fredericksen (Hammond B-3 organ, piano, Wurlitzer piano); Jack Cruz (bass); Wilbert "Junk Yard Dog" Arnold (drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: Charles Elam III, Curtis "Blo" Watson (background vocals).
Recorded between September and November, 1997 at Ultrasonic Studios, New Orleans, Louisiana. Includes liner notes by John Sinclair.
Personnel: Walter "Wolfman" Washington (vocals, guitar, baritone guitar); Larry Carter (flute, alto saxophone, trumpet); Tom Fitzpatrick (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Dave Woodward, Dave Woodard (trombone); Luca Fredericksen (piano, electric piano); Wilbert "Junkyard Dog" Arnold (drums, snare drum, percussion); Charles Elam III, Rev. Curtis Watson (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: David Farrell .
Liner Note Author: John Sinclair .
Recording information: Ultrasonic Studios, New Orleans, LA (09/1997-11/1997).
Editor: David Farrell .
Photographer: Rick Olivier.
Arranger: Tom Fitzpatrick .
Walter "Wolfman" Washington, who has an expressive and enthusiastic if not overly memorable voice, is virtually the entire show during this set which mixes together New Orleans funk and 60s soul with aspects of the blues. Although there are pieces by Jerry Butler, Ray Charles and Gamble and Huff, most of the selections are Washington originals. Wolfman's backup group the Roadmasters (a rhythm section with keyboardist Luca Fredericksen plus three guest horn players) is fine in support but fairly anonymous. So this set is primarily recommended to listeners who enjoy Washington's voice and the 60s-soul style in general. ~ Scott Yanow
