...have been playing music up and down the East Coast for over twenty years.
A shared interest in the fabled swing era of the 1930's and 40's as well as more contemporary Rhythm and Blues, has resulted in this enduring and productive collaboration. Even though swing's their thing, Lex and Joe's play list encompasses Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, and songs from Van Morrison, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tom Waits, and Leon Redbone. Solidly based in the blues, Lex and Joe combine strong rhythm playing with diverse instrumental timbres. |  |
In his distinctive vocals, Lex shows the influence of such varied artists as Muddy Waters,Van Morrison, and Leon Redbone.
Joe Riillo, a classically trained clarinetist, quickly discovered the enticements of R&B and Jazz. Switching to the saxophone, he developed a singular style influenced by artists ranging from King Curtis and Johnny Almond to Cannonball Adderly and Lester Young. On the clarinet, he offers tribute to Pete Fountain, Jimmy Hamilton, and Eddie Daniels. Joe also plays flute.
So if you like swing and blues with an extensive range of instrumental textures, check out Lex & Joe.
| POSTED BY: momof5pacs | POSTED ON: 15 Mar 2008 09:34 AM | ||
 “Chicken Gumbo” by Lex & Joe is a nicely spiced bowl of blues delight. Lyrically clever and witty, this CD has a way of leaving a deeply etched impression. “Memphis Women and Chicken” is a groovy and humorous tune that flaunts some soulful saxophone runs. Moreover, the vocals on this CD deliver the best mix of sass, attitude, and humor. Adding to the diverse nature of this album is the inclusion of some pleasantly redone cover tracks. Furthermore, the musicianship on “Ophelia” really steals the limelight. Wrapped in top notched production, “Chicken Gumbo” is as delicious as it sounds. -Xavier and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer TeamCheck out Lex and Joe's music on RadioIndy.com with link to purchase and links to popular sites |
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