The most anticipated album coming out of the Dixon family since "I Am the Blues" from Willie Dixon...."Rising From the Bushes" by The Alex Dixon Band!
Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, The Rolling Stones…what do they all have in common? They have all recorded songs written by legendary bluesman Willie Dixon. But there is only one who can claim the distinction of being taught and tutored by Willie Dixon himself. The “one” is Alex Dixon!
CD featuring:
“Spoonful”, “Down In the Bottom”, “Fantasy”, & “Paint You A Picture”
Written & Produced by Alex Dixon (legendary Willie Dixon’s grandson)
Co-wrote on Willie Dixon’s Grammy Award Winning Album “Hidden Charms”
Featuring songs written by Willie Dixon, and co-written with Dennis Walker (Robert Cray, Bettye LaVette) and Alan Mirikitani (Bettye LaVette)....
Guest appearance by James Gadson (drummer for Bill Withers, The Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band, Marvin Gaye, B.B. King, Ray Charles…the list goes on!)
Featuring vocals by Marcy Levy, aka Marcella Detroit (Eric Clapton, Shakespeare’s Sister)
Rhythm section includes bassist Gerald Johnson (The Steve Miller Band, Crosby Stills & Nash); drummer Alvino Bennett (Dave Mason Band, Koko Taylor)
Alex’s sound is heavily influenced by his grandfather’s style, but with a modern touch to express the times of today. It’s different music, but the same feel that made the Dixon catalog so successful. This is the beginning of a new chapter of the Dixon saga…a unique blend rooted in traditional blues! As we all know…"The Blues are the Roots of all American Music". – Willie Dixon
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“There has been tendency in the Blues for an artist with family connections to a past master to warrant unwarranted media exposure. However, with his strong musical connection during his grandfather’s lifetime, Alex Dixon carries more credence than many who carry the junior tag…Alex share’s his grandfather’s vision” – Blues Matters! Magazine