Walter 'Wolfman' Washington - Feel So At Home

Album: Feel So At Home
Size: 88,8 MB
Time: 38:18
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2023
Styles: Jazzy blues
Art: Front

1. I Feel So At Home Here (4:42)
2. Without You (5:13)
3. Along About Midnight (5:15)
4. Lovely Day (4:19)
5. Black Night (5:11)
6. Sufferin' Mind (3:35)
7. It's Rainin' In My Life (5:01)
8. I've Been Wrong For So Long (4:59)

The late, great guitarist and vocalist Walter “Wolfman” Washington could be accompanied by a string section — as he is on several cuts on this newly released album, Feel So at Home, backed by a combo or alone with his guitar — his voice and style remain immediately identifiable. It’s called soulfulness.

Fans will be grateful for more from Wolfman in a setting and ambiance similar to that of his fine previous release, 2018s My Future Is My Past. The astute rhythm section of bassist James Singleton and drummer Stanton Moore are “in the house,” with Steve DeTroy filling it out on piano and providing a thoughtful solo on a Washington original, “Without You” as well as other selections.

Dig Walter’s cover of the Bobby “Blue” Bland classic, “I’ve Been Wrong So Long.” Vocally he is able to combine pure power, grit and tenderness just as Bland did though in his very own way. Wolfman’s quick guitar accents pepper the tune, and his sharply pitched solo sends it over the top. For some pure blues, Washington hits with “Along About Midnight,” on which he takes his time like a crushed man with a broken heart. He returns to the blues, the late-night kind on which he made his reputation, on “Black Night” as well as “Sufferin’ Mind.”

Throughout the album, it’s almost as if Washington is playing a finely synchronized vocal, guitar duet — he is one with his instrument. Full of excellent material, Feel So at Home greets the wonderful Walter “Wolfman” Washington back into the abode of a listener’s heart where he is always welcome. Turn the lights down low, it’s Wolfman time. /Geraldine Wyckoff, Offbeat Magazine

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Johnny Adams - Room With A View Of The Blues

Size: 107,7 MB
Time: 45:59
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1988
Styles: Electric Blues, Blues Soul
Art: Full

01. Room With A View (5:07)
02. I Don't Want To Do Wrong (5:47)
03. Not Trustworthy (A Lyin' Woman) (3:39)
04. Neither One Of Us (Wants To Be The One To Say Goodbye) (6:20)
05. How Wrong Can A Good Man Be (3:39)
06. Body And Fender Man (5:34)
07. I Owe You (4:59)
08. Wish I'd Never Loved You At All (3:09)
09. The Hunt Is On (3:49)
10. A World I Never Made (3:53)

Although calling Johnny Adams a blues singer is far too confining, he's certainly among the finest to perform in that idiom. He's equally brilliant at slow or uptempo numbers, can effectively convey irony, heartache, or triumph, and is a masterful storyteller. These ten blues numbers cover every emotional base, allowing Adams a chance to show his proficiency. With great support from an instrumental corps that includes guitarists Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Duke Robillard, keyboardist Dr. John, and saxophonists Red Tyler and Foots Samuel, plus Ernie Gautreau on valve trombone, Adams didn't just cut a blues album, he made unforgettable blues statements. ~Ron Wynn

Room With A View Of The Blues

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Walter 'Wolfman' Washington - Wolf At The Door

Year: 1991
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 45:07
Size: 103,6 MB
Styles: Blues, soul-blues
Scans: Full

1. Hello Stranger (6:13)
2. Is It Something You've Got (I Had It All The Time) (5:33)
3. I Want To Know (4:51)
4. Peepin' (5:47)
5. It Doesn't Really Matter (6:05)
6. Heatin' It Up (4:24)
7. Tailspin (3:04)
8. At Night In The City (4:47)
9. Don't Say Goodbye (4:19)

Most of this CD from Walter "Wolfman" Washington puts the focus on his voice, which is reminiscent of a young Ray Charles. The horn arrangements look back toward 1960s Motown, and five of the six tracks fall squarely into the idiom of pre-disco R&B, with touches of funk and gospel. "Peepin'" is a bit of a surprise, a minor-toned instrumental with Tom Fitzpatrick's soprano in the lead and some nice George Benson-ish guitar by Washington. Even better are the last three tracks: the joyful blues "Tailspin," a minor blues ("At Night In the City"), and a bluesy ballad ("Don't Say Goodbye"). Wolfman Washington's versatility is quite impressive, making this a fairly memorable recording. /Scott Yanow, AllMusic

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Walter Wolfman Washington - My Future Is My Past

Size: 114,1 MB
Time: 48:52
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2018
Styles: Blues Soul
Art: Front & Back

01. Lost Mind (3:46)
02. Even Now (Feat. Irma Thomas) (6:24)
03. What A Diff'rence A Day Makes (3:14)
04. Save Your Love For Me (5:11)
05. I Don't Want To Be A Lone Ranger (4:53)
06. Steal Away (4:14)
07. She's Everything To Me (6:37)
08. I Cried My Last Tear (4:47)
09. I Just Dropped By To Say Hello (5:12)
10. Are You The Lady (4:30)

Walter "Wolfman" Washington's 2018 album My Future Is My Past begins with the sound of ice clinking in a glass and the singer taking a swallow, quietly murmuring "That's gonna work." It's a fitting opener for this set; if ever there was a blues equivalent to the albums Frank Sinatra cut of what he called "saloon songs," this is it. My Future Is My Past is a bit different than what folks might expect from Washington; while he has a richly deserved reputation as a gifted guitarist and a soulful vocalist, this set is blues not for the joyous heart of Saturday night but for 3 a.m., after the juke joint is closed and you're left with a last sip of bourbon and someone on your mind. My Future Is My Past is thoughtful and low-key, a set of songs about love both good and bad, and while Washington plays guitar on these sessions, the focus is on his vocals, with the instrumental accompaniment from a team of top New Orleans talent offering subtle, unobtrusive support. (Kudos to Ben Ellman of Galactic, whose production flatters the headliner while giving him enough room to work his magic.) Washington's voice is a bit on the rough side here (doubtless due to the fact he was 74 when this album was released), but his phrasing is smart and silky-smooth, informed by jazz and classic soul as much as New Orleans blues, and he can evoke longing and heartache with the panache of a veteran actor. And bringing in the great Irma Thomas to duet with Washington on "Even Now" was truly inspired casting. My Future Is My Past is not an album that will get the party started, but if it's a rainy night and you want to hear the sound of a man skillfully baring his soul, then this is just what you need. ~by Mark Deming

My Future Is My Past

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Walter Wolfman Washington - Get On Up

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 39:42
Size: 90.9 MB
Styles: Louisiana blues, R&B
Year: 2011
Art: Front

[4:58] 1. It's Raining In My Life
[4:12] 2. Good And Juicy
[3:56] 3. Girl, Don't Ever Leave Me
[4:06] 4. Nobody's Fault But Mine
[3:53] 5. Honky Tonk
[7:13] 6. Get On Up (The Wolfman's Song)
[3:52] 7. You Got Me Worried
[3:50] 8. Sure Enough It's You
[3:38] 9. Lovely Day

This is neither a fully representative compilation nor a straight reissue from Walter "Wolfman" Washington's small discography, but a decent cross-section of some well known recordings and many compositions from this underappreciated bluesman from Louisiana. Several of these tracks are taken from the Best of New Orleans Rhythm & Blues, Vol. 2 CD fro the Mardis Gras label. Included are his songs "It's Rainin' in My Life," "You Got Me Worried," a famous take on Otis Redding's "Nobody's Fault But Mine," Bill Doggett's "Honky Tonk," and his signature tune "Get on Up," replete with his dog howls and whistles. Washington's good-time, funky R&B groove is present throughout, as well as his vocal style, which is very close to that of Little Milton. With very few Wolfman Washington recordings in the world, this is a good choice and one to search for. ~Michael G. Nastos

Get On Up

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Walter Wolfman Washington - Out Of The Dark

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 42:22
Size: 97.0 MB
Styles: New Orleans blues, Soul-blues
Year: 1988
Art: Front

[6:17] 1. You Can Stay But The Noise Must Go
[4:02] 2. On The Prowl
[4:27] 3. Steal Away
[5:53] 4. Out Of The Dark
[3:59] 5. Ain't That Loving You
[4:18] 6. Feel So Bad
[5:19] 7. Nobody's Fault But Mine
[8:02] 8. Save Your Love For Me

Washington was born and raised in New Orleans, where he performed in his mother's church choir as a child. As he grew older, he fell in love with blues and R&B and learned how to play guitar. His first big break came in the form of a supporting role for vocalist Johnny Adams, working with the singer in the late '50s. In the early '60s, Washington became a member of Lee Dorsey's touring band; after that engagement was through, he worked with Irma Thomas.

In the mid-'60s, Washington formed his own group, the All Fools Band, and began headlining at local New Orleans clubs. By the early '70s, his popularity had grown enough to earn him a slot on a European package tour of New Orleans R&B acts. In the late '70s, he toured Europe on his own with his new band, the Roadmasters.

Washington began his recording career relatively late, cutting his first album in 1981. The record, Rainin' in My Heart, appeared on a small independent label called Help Me; it was later re-released on Maison de Soul. Four years after his debut, Washington landed a contract with Rounder Records, releasing Wolf Tracks in 1986. The guitarist recorded two more albums for Rounder -- Out of the Dark (1988) and Wolf at the Door -- before moving to the major-label Point Blank/Charisma in 1991. Throughout the '90s, Washington continued to perform regularly, particularly in New Orleans clubs, and he recorded occasionally, yielding Blue Moon Risin' in 1999 and On the Prowl a year later. ~ Jim O'Neal

Out Of The Dark

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Joe Krown, Walter Wolfman Washington & Russell Batiste Jr. - Triple Threat

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 69:48
Size: 159.8 MB
Styles: Funk, New Orleans blues
Year: 2010
Art: Front

[6:37] 1. Only You
[5:46] 2. Down By The River
[6:11] 3. Last Two Dollars
[5:46] 4. Ridin Through The Mountains
[6:28] 5. For Your Love
[5:50] 6. Triple Threat
[5:55] 7. Twelve
[5:18] 8. Out Of The Dark
[6:05] 9. Dame Dreamin'
[6:06] 10. Can I Change My Mind
[5:35] 11. Rollin' With Big Pat
[4:05] 12. Spirit Of The Wolf

Joe Krown (Hammond B-3), Walter Wolfman Washington (guitar & vocals) & Russell Batiste (drums & background vocals) are all from New Orleans where each has their bands. They came together in March 2007 when they started playing every Sunday night at a local New Orleans hot spot, the Maple Leaf bar . The combination of the soulful vocals of Walter with the big sound of the Hammond B-3 (which Joe also plays all of the bass parts on the B-3) and the masterful drumming skills of Russell Batiste Jr. has developed it's own unique sound. Triple Threat is the follow up to their 2009 Offbeat (New Orleans) award winning debut, Live at the Maple.

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Walter Wolfman Washington & The Roadmasters - Blue Moon Risin'

Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 55:08
Size: 126.2 MB
Styles: Soul blues, New Orleans blues
Year: 1998
Art: Front

[4:02] 1. Stop And Think
[4:09] 2. Glasshouse
[3:28] 3. You're Fine
[3:47] 4. Blues Has Got To Go
[3:42] 5. I Had A Dream
[3:46] 6. Fever
[6:01] 7. Blue Moon Risin'
[4:26] 8. Use Me
[3:47] 9. Can't Stop Loving You
[2:57] 10. Cadillac Woman
[6:19] 11. He Will See Us Thru
[8:40] 12. Brown

Walter “Wolfman” Washington has been a mainstay on the New Orleans music scene. He cut his teeth backing up some of the best singers and performers in New Orleans history before putting together his long time band The Roadmasters who have been burning down and burning up local and national stages since their first gigs in the 1980s. His guitar style combines both rhythm and blues, blues, New Orleans funk, and modern jazz into a way of playing that is uniquely his. His singing is emotional and heartfelt. His guitar work is intricate, intimate, and full. There is a little Bobby Blue Bland, a little Kenny Burrell, a little George Benson, a little church, and a lot of New Orleans charm and experience in a Walter Wolfman Washington performance. They are known for doing their own soulful originals and then tackling some great unsung covers such as Johnny Guitar Watson’s “You Can Stay But That Noise Got To Go,” Otis Redding’s “Nobody’s Fault But Mine,” and Bill Withers’ “Use Me.” And in this day and age of musicians imitating the past or trying to recreate it, The Wolfman stands out as a musician steeped in the history but completely contemporary. Few musical acts, if any, do what he does. He is real, authentic, and unique.

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Joe Krown, Walter 'Wolfman' Washington, Russel Batiste Jr. - Live At The Maple Leaf

Size: 140,6 MB
Time: 60:13
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2008
Styles: Blues Soul, Blues Funk
Art: Front

01. Steal Away (6:21)
02. What's Going On (5:32)
03. Maple Leaf Strutt (6:00)
04. Use Me (8:22)
05. Talk To Me, Talk To Me (7:25)
06. Under The Influence (7:39)
07. Feel So Bad (6:36)
08. Maple Leaf Strutt (6:12)
09. You Can Stay But The Noise Must Go (6:02)

Joe Krown is one of the most notable and distinctive keyboardists in New Orleans, part of a great tradition that includes Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, James Booker and Professor Longhair. As the keyboardist in Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown’s band from 1992 until Gates’ death in 2005, Krown saw the world and shared the stage with Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, Ike Turner, and countless other superstars. Krown keeps a busy schedule in New Orleans, with several house piano gigs a week and a weekly hit at the Maple Leaf with this phenomenal trio.

Joe Krown (Hammond B-3), Walter Wolfman Washington (guitar & vocals) and Russell Batiste (drums & background vocals) started playing together in March 2007. The trio has been performing weekly at the Maple Leaf Bar in New Orleans, and has developed its own unique sound. Joe’s full-throated organ sound complements Walter’s soulful vocals and unique guitar playing, all tied together by the masterful drumming of Russell Batiste Jr.

The trio recorded and released a live CD, Live at the Maple Leaf (JK1003) in the fall of 2008. Live at the Maple Leaf captures the magic of these great musicians. The trio also won a 2009 Big Easy Award in the “Best Rhythm & Blues Band” category.

New Orleans icon Walter “Wolfman” Washington’s sound reflects the full range of music from New Orleans. He certainly can howl the blues, hence his nickname, but his musical talents have always defined pure Crescent City soul.

Russell Batiste, Jr. belongs to one of New Orleans’ most legendary musical families. Well-schooled on a number of instruments, he has been playing drums since age 4. Batiste has recorded and performed with The Funky Meters, Allen Toussaint, Robbie Robertson, Harry Connick, Jr. and many more.

Live At The Maple Leaf

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Walter Wolfman Washington & The Roadmasters - Howlin' Live At DBA New Orleans

Released: 2013
Size: 162.4 MB
Time: 70:48
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Styles: Urban / R&B
Art: Front / Back

1. Funkyard (Live) [5:02]
2. I'm Tip Toeing Through (Live) [5:52]
3. When the Answer is Clear (Live) [6:33]
4. At Night in the City (Live) [4:44]
5. Girl I Want to Dance (Live) [7:19]
6. You Got Me Worried (Live) [7:22]
7. I'm In Love (Live) [5:04]
8. Blue Moon Risin' (Live) [5:02]
9. Tweakin' (Live) [7:28]
10. Ain't That Lovin You (Live) [4:34]
11. Tailspin (Live) [5:30]
12. Stop And Think (Live) [4:30]
13. Wolfman Outro (Live) [1:40]

The iconic New Orleans band issues its first sanctioned LIVE release: 13 cuts representing fan favorites that showcase the diversity of the band’s material. By demand of the regular fans who see him weekly at dba nightclub on Frenchmen Street, this release includes fixtures of the set, many of which have been out of print for years. "Recording Live at dba is a natural. It's like our home venue," said Roadmasters' bassist Jack Cruz. The 24-track venue recording was mixed by multi-Grammy, multi-Platinum engineer, Dave Farrell of Ultrasonic Studio, whose other artists include Gatemouth Brown, Harry Connick, Jr. and Aaron Neville.

Washington is best known for fronting his own band since the 1960s as well as his now fabled stint with “The Tan Canary” Johnny Adams and on and off gigs with Lee Dorsey and “The Emperor of The Universe,” Ernie K-Doe.

While Walter has over a dozen records under his name, this is only his second release in 13 years. Some of his most fruitful efforts have been with The Roadmasters, but since this is a live recording, it is the first time they have shared the billing on a record.

Howlin' Live At Dba New Orleans

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Walter 'Wolfman' Washington - Sada / Blue Moon Risin'

Album: Sada
Size: 110,7 MB
Time: 47:19
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1991
Styles: Blues Soul, Funky Blues
Art: Full

01. I'll Be Good (4:24)
02. Skin Tight (4:08)
03. Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City (4:04)
04. Girl I Wanna Dance With You (3:23)
05. Share Your Love (4:30)
06. Chokin' Kind (4:10)
07. Southern Comfort (3:48)
08. I Got A Woman (4:25)
09. Sada (5:10)
10. Nothing Left To Be Desired (5:14)
11. What's It Gonna Take (3:59)

Walter Washington's Sada is a blues album only in the loosest sense of the term -- Washington draws from Southern soul and funk as much as Chicago blues. Even so, he and his band are accomplished professionals, capable of negotiating every twist and turn in the music. The uptempo numbers are fun, but the best part about the record are the ballads -- Washington is a smooth, seductive singer and he makes all of his slow ones sound heartfelt and genuine. ~Review by Thom Owens

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Sada

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Album: Blue Moon Risin'
Size: 129,9 MB
Time: 55:43
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 1997
Styles: Blues Soul, Funky Blues
Art: Full

01. Stop And Think (4:04)
02. Glasshouse (4:12)
03. You're Fine (3:31)
04. Blues Has Got To Go (3:49)
05. I Had A Dream (3:45)
06. Fever (3:49)
07. Blue Moon Risin' (6:03)
08. Use Me (4:28)
09. Can't Stop Loving You (3:49)
10. Cadillac Woman (2:59)
11. He Will See Us Thru (6:23)
12. Brown (8:46)

Walter Washington became a local legend in the black clubs of New Orleans in the '70s and '80s and worked his way up to national status with a series of well-received albums and appearances. His recording affiliations have likewise moved from local to national independent to major label. An innovative guitarist and fine singer who has also done some excellent work with vocalist Johnny Adams, Washington does not perform in the classic New Orleans R&B mold but incorporates soul, funk, jazz, and blues with fluency and power.

Washington was born and raised in New Orleans, where he performed in his mother's church choir as a child. As he grew older, he fell in love with blues and R&B and learned how to play guitar. His first big break came in the form of a supporting role for vocalist Johnny Adams, working with the singer in the late '50s. In the early '60s, Washington became a member of Lee Dorsey's touring band; after that engagement was through, he worked with Irma Thomas.

In the mid-'60s, Washington formed his own group, the All Fools Band, and began headlining at local New Orleans clubs. By the early '70s, his popularity had grown enough to earn him a slot on a European package tour of New Orleans R&B acts. In the late '70s, he toured Europe on his own with his new band, the Roadmasters.

Washington began his recording career relatively late, cutting his first album in 1981. The record, Rainin' In My Heart, appeared on a small independent label called Help Me; it was later re-released on Maison de Soul. Four years after his debut, Washington landed a contract with Rounder Records, releasing Wolf Tracks in 1986. The guitarist recorded two more albums for Rounder -- Out of the Dark (1988) and Wolf at the Door -- before moving to the major-label Point Blank/Charisma in 1991. Throughout the '90s, Washington continued to perform regularly, particularly in New Orleans clubs, and he recorded occasionally, yielding Blue Moon Risin' in 1999 and On the Prowl a year later. ~Biography by Jim O'Neal

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Blue Moon Risin'

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Walter 'Wolfman' WASHINGTON - Doin' The Funky Thing

Styles: Modern Electric Blues, New Orleans Blues, Funk & Jazz
Recorded: 2007/2008
Released: 2008
File: mp3 @ 320 k/s
Size: 120.65 MB
Time: 49:21
Art: Full

1. Shake Your Booty / Funky Thing Pt.1 (7:51)
2. I'm Back (5:48)
3. Tweakin' (4:30)
4. One Day From Being A Fool (4:06)
5. Crescent City Starlights (3:51)
6. Just Like That (4:27)
7. Only You (5:44)
8. Wolf Jazz (4:27)
9. Landslide (5:13)
10. Shake Your Booty / Funky Thing Pt.2 (3:24)

Personnel: Walter 'Wolfman' WASHINGTON - Guitars, lead Vocals
The Roadmasters:
James Carpenter - Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
John Cruz - Bass
Kevin O'Day - Drums
with:
Dr. John - Hammond B3 on tr.2
Trombone Shorty - Trumpet tr.6
and others...

Notes: Look no further than the title to summarize this New Orleans veteran's music on his first studio set in nearly a decade. Bookending the album with the two-part "Shake Your Booty/Funky Thing" ensures that the proceedings start and end with the rump-shaking, horn-propelled R&B that, along with jazz, soul, and blues, makes Walter "Wolfman" Washington's music so much a part of his Crescent City home. He's never been particularly prolific, but after the long span between releases - partially due to the effects and aftereffects of Hurricane Katrina - the Wolf sounds electrified and inspired here. The second track, "I'm Back," tells that story against an urgent groove that keeps the party atmosphere while recounting the hurricane's devastation and his attempts to get the city and its people to return to a place that will never be the same. Wolf emits one of his patented howls on "Tweakin'," pushing the bumping rhythm into overdrive as the horns punctuate the choruses. His nimble guitar licks, somewhat similar to those of George Benson, offset the harder edge, bringing sensitivity and subtlety to the upbeat, get-down proceedings. Bluesy ballads "One Day from Being a Fool" and the low-key second line of "Crescent City Starlights" vary the mood while allowing Washington to explore his considerable vocal chops, which range from smooth to gritty. He swings like "Gatemouth" Brown on "Just Like That," a song from bassist Jack Cruz, who co-wrote four others with the guitarist. It's these tunes that make this arguably the finest entry in Washington's catalog. Each boasts hummable melodies and finger-snapping arrangements that play to the artist's strengths without overwhelming them. Wolfman (wearing his producer hat) and saxophonist Jimmy Carpenter (who also arranged the horns so integral to the sound) can take credit for much of this project's success by keeping the vibe taut yet raw enough to let the considerable soul shine through. The album doesn't break new ground, but shows Washington to be on top of his game with an invigorating set that will make you move your body with music that connects on every level. At this stage in his long career, that counts as a resounding success. 

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