No Looking Back

by Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown

Overview

Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown was one of the most jazz-oriented of bluesmen, a colorful guitarist and a primitive but swinging fiddler. On this release he includes many instrumental sections in his performances including four all-out boppish jazz jams ("Digging New Ground," "C-Jam Blues," "The Peeper" and the stomping "We're Outta Here"). Brown's vocals, which feature consistently intelligent lyrics ("Better Off With The Blues" is particularly memorable), are part of the music rather than the entire show; he even gives his obscure backup horns chances to solo. The set is a particularly strong example of Gatemouth Brown's music with each of the 11 selections (except perhaps for "I Will Be Your Friend," a poppish vocal duet with Michelle Shocked) being well worth hearing. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	01/14/1992
Label:	Alligator Records
UPC:	0014551480426

Tracks

1. Better off With the Blues
2. Digging New Ground
3. Dope
4. My Own Prison
5. Stop Time
6. C Jam Blues
7. Straighten Up
8. The Peeper
9. Alligator Eating Dog
10. I Will Be Your Friend
11. We're Outta Here

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown   Primary Artist,Fiddle,Guitar,Vocals
Michelle Shocked   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals
Dennis Taylor   Sax (Tenor)
Bobby Campo   Flugelhorn,Trumpet,Flute
Ron Harris   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Waldo LaTowsky   Drums
John Touchy   Trombone
Tom Moran   Guitar,Guitar (Steel),Guitar (Rhythm)
Michael Holmes   Organ,Piano
Tommy Moran   Guitar,Guitar (Steel),Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar (Acoustic)
Bill "Foots" Samuel   Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor),Sax (Baritone)
Terry Townson   Trumpet
Harold Floyd   Bass,Bass (Electric),Guitar (Electric)

Technical Credits

Duke Ellington   Composer
Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown   Composer,Producer
Gary Nicholson   Composer
Toby Mountain   Mastering
John D. Loudermilk   Composer,Associate Producer
Mark Linett   Assistant Engineer
Jim Bateman   Producer
Trina Shoemaker   Assistant Engineer
David Farrell   Mixing,Engineer
Hank Crawford   Composer
Steve Reynolds   Assistant Engineer
Barney Bigard   Composer
Delbert McClinton   Composer
Donnie Fritts   Composer
Matt Minde   Cover Design
Buck Ennis   Cover Photo,Photography
Bill "Foots" Samuel   Horn Arrangements
Terry Townson   Horn Arrangements
Jim Nelson   Liner Notes