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Jungle Jim & The Voodoo Tiger

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James Luther Dickinson is the patriarch for the first family in American roots music. From his many keyboard contributions with the Dixie Flyers in the early 70's, to his production/player credits with the Stones, Ry Cooder, Mud Boy and the Neutrons- to his sons, the North Mississippi Allstars, Dickinson has devoted a lifetime to creating timeless, quality music.

"Jungle Jim" is unique, even for an artist as heterogeneous as Dickinson. His first two solo projects included both known and obscure Memphis stompers, but his latest focuses more on instrumental interplay( ("Rooster Blues", "Samba De Orfeo") and soulful grooves (Violin Bums", "Out of Blue"). As on 2002's "Free Beer Tomorrow", Dickinson pays tribute to Eddie Hinton with one of his compositions, "Can't Beat the Kid". Dickinson is backed by his sons, Cody and Luther of the North Mississippi Allstars throughout, along with violinist Tommy Burroughs, saxophonist Jim Spake, and on two tracks, Alvin Youngblood Hart.

Acoustic bassist Amy Lavere supplies the perfect support for Dickinson's brand of eclecticism. In addition to her musical talents, she portrayed Wanda Jackson in the 2005 movie "Walk the Line", and has also appeared in "Black Snake Moan". Her second album, " Anchors and Anvils", was produced by Dickinson and will be released May of this year.

Once again, Dickinson has scored a winner with his own- AND his extended Memphis family. Do not pass this one up.