McCray, Larry
Blues Alive, 2025, CD
Instrument: Guitar
Issue: 32.1
Jazz Ruler Type: R&B+Jazz
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 78
O’s Notes: Guitarist, vocalist Larry McCray has been performing the blues for decades and still performs live sets. Born in Arkansas and starting his music career in Detroit he’s become one of the best blues artists under the radar. On his latest release Larry is singing classic blues starting with “Try To Be A Good Man”, “Heartbreak City”, and “Stop Your Crying”. His accompanying guitar is crying as well, emboldening the stories. He gets support from several artists including Reese Wynans (organ), Kirk Fletcher (g), background vocalists Jade Macrae & Dannielle De Andrea, and some guitar work from co-producer Joe Bonamassa on “I Know What I’ve Done”.
Publicist: Prospect PR
