All The Way

All the Way, Mad Dog Blues’ eighth album, showcases lush and powerful songwriting inspired by the American musical stylings of the last 100 years. Recorded “live in the studio,” All the Way represents an explosion of creativity from the harmonica-driven string band.

All the Way, Mad Dog Blues’ eighth album, showcases lush and powerful songwriting inspired by the American musical stylings of the last 100 years. Recorded “live in the studio,” All the Way represents an explosion of creativity from the harmonica-driven string band.

The recording history of Little Jimmy Scott is peppered with long hiatuses from the studio. He was absent for a period of seven years from 1962 to 1969 and then for more than 15 years from 1975 to 1990. Bordering on singing in the range of a counter tenor, Scott brings a distinctive, immediately recognizable sound and sensitivity to material he sings. It is hard to find any other vocalist, other than Billie Holiday, who matches Scott's depth of emotion that he applies to the classic standards he favors. All the Way was recorded more than 40 years after Scott made his first album for Roost. Over those years, even with his long absences, he has been able to command the services of top of the line musicians. He is one of those rare vocalists that jazz musicians like to be on the stage or in the studio with. And this album is no exception, featuring an all-star lineup that includes Kenny Barron, Ron Carter, and Grady Tate on rhythm…