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Jeff Hayes doesn’t aim to carve any new niches in the blues, except his own. With this self-titled CD, he and his Jumptones turn on the beat nonstop – classic, modern, and original. Such Hayes originals as “Tragedy” and “Juke Joint Jenny” neatly find their place with Freddie King’s “Sugar Sweet” and a couple of Luther Allison songs, plus offerings from Darrell Nulisch and Tab Benoit. Serve hot with barbecue and Cajun food.
This article appears in May 13 • 2011.
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