McBride, Joe
Heads Up, 2000, CD
Instrument: Piano
Issue: 6.3
Jazz Ruler Type: R&B+Jazz
Performance: 5
Sound: 3
Score: 
O’s Notes: Joe’s fourth album for Heads Up has more than just a few smooth jazz cuts. Most of the songs have a soulful funky feeling with Joe (vocals and keyboards) and his Texas road band making the music breathe. Examples are numerous but we love the interplay on “Howzit In Dallas” – it’s on! He’s using more real instruments; a good thing.