On the Jimmy Reed Highway

by Omar Dykes, Jimmie Vaughan, Omar Kent Dykes & Jimmie Vaughn

Overview

Some tribute projects to earlier greats seek to modernize and update their music. This project, co-led by singer Omar Kent Dykes and guitarist Jimmie Vaughan, instead focuses on revitalizing the music of Jimmy Reed in traditional settings. While not closely copying the original recordings, these new renditions are very much "in the tradition." With his deep and low voice, Dykes does justice to the lyrics and feelings in the music; Vaughan has plenty of fine guitar solos; and the guest spots of singer Lou Ann Barton and either Kim Wilson, James Cotton, Gary Primich, or Delbert McClinton on harmonica add to both the variety and the power of the music. As with the best tribute projects, this one will send listeners back to Jimmy Reed's original records while also standing by itself as a heartfelt and relevant homage to the great bluesman. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	06/13/2025
Label:	Ruf
UPC:	0710347211310

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Omar Dykes   Primary Artist,Vocals
Jimmie Vaughan   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Omar Kent Dykes & Jimmie Vaughn   Primary Artist
Delbert McClinton   Guest Artist,Vocals,Harmonica
Barry Bihm   Bass
James Cotton   Harmonica,Guest Artist
Lou Ann Barton   Vocals,Guest Artist
Derek O'Brien   Guitar
Ronnie James   Bass
George Rains   Drums
Wes Starr   Drums
Kim Wilson   Harmonica,Guest Artist
Gary Primich   Harmonica

Technical Credits

Brad Bell   Assistant
William Parker   Composer
Todd V. Wolfson   Photography
Tom "Curly" Ruff   Executive Producer
Ulrike Moennig   Artwork
Joey Siggens   Assistant
Kevin Wommack   Executive Producer
Eddie Taylor   Composer
Jared Tuten   Mixing,Editing,Overdubs
Derek O'Brien   Producer
Stuart Sullivan   Mixing,Engineer
Omar Dykes   Composer