The VizzTone label group is excited to announce the release of Bob Corritore and Friends‘ new album Doin’ the Shout! on February 28. This album marks a major milestone for Corritore, celebrating his thirtieth release.
The band includes Dexter Allen and Jimi Primetime Smith on guitars, Chester Thompson (known for his work with Santana and Tower of Power) on B3 organ and bass pedals, and Steve Ferrone (of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Average White Band, Eric Clapton, and many others) on drums. With this lineup, the result is a strong performance from skilled musicians at the height of their craft. Doin’ the Shout! comprises twelve tracks, freshly recorded during 2023 and 2024. Featured singers include Thornetta Davis, Oscar Wilson, Nora Jean, Francine Reed, Bobby Rush, Tia Carroll, John Primer, Jimi Primetime Smith and Bob Stroger.
And the amazing list of musicians includes Bob Margolin, Duke Robillard, Kid Ramos, Dexter Allen, Steve Ferrone, Ben Levin, Chester Thompson, Mark Early, Johnny Burgin and many more.
We’ve already shared the album’s first single, “I’ve Got Three Problems,” featuring the legendary Bobby Rush. This track, written by Rush, is a special collaboration that brings together two generations of blues talent, with Rush stepping away from the harmonica to lend his powerful vocals, while Corritore takes the lead on harmonica.
And today, we’re thrilled to feature the second single, “I Guess I’m a Fool,” featuring the soulful Francine Reed. The famed blues, jazz, and gospel singer performs a blues ballad where she reveals her deepest emotions.
One of the standout qualities of Bob Corritore’s albums is his uncanny ability to highlight the unique magic of his guest artists, achieved through his meticulous song selection, musical arrangements, and backing. In this track, Corritore’s soulful harmonica playing perfectly complements the song’s mood, while Duke Robillard adds a stirring guitar solo. The rhythm section, with jazz icon Lewis Nash on drums and Ben Hedquist on bass, sets a smooth after-hours feel. And at the heart of it all is Ben Levin’s sweet and melancholic piano, tying it all together. For Francine Reed, this song is nothing short of a blues lament.
