Melvin "Guitar" Williams a native of Brooklyn is the newest attraction amongst blues musicians in New York City area along with his band the "The Brooklyn Players". Melvin and his band have traveled around leaving no unsatisfied audience, always receiving standing ovations and the crowd at the end of every show walking out the door singing his songs. His newest CD titled "Landlord Knocking" is truly an inspirational accomplishment.
Melvin Williams; the B.B. King, the Mighty Joe Young, Eddie Bodyd, Juke Boy Bonner, Big Joe Williams, JD Short, all in one "Melvin Williams" have made his mark; the blues masters live within. Melvin Williams the greatest Blues Singers and Guitar player who ever walked on stage. What is blues? It's that down home feeling; that will make a blind man see; that's right Melvin Williams; the best guitar players in New York City. I recall Melvin at a gig; A Club Call the Tar Hill Lounge. The name of the song is call Pam; The Landlord Knocking. Many try to sing the blues, but when it comes to Melvin Williams, believe me the man will take you back to the country; and before you know it; you will be taking off your shoes, and begging for the next drink. Somebody help me please. The man was down on his knees picking the threads to his guitar; lord he never missed a beat; I have did a few gigs with Mr. Melvin Williams, and believe me I have not herd are met; one blues singer that can top him.
Some of Melvin's greatest "My Mama's Baby, " Playing My Self", If I Dye Tomorrow, 60 Minute Man, " Where My Baby Lay. That is one of the best blues cd I've heard in a long time. This young man and his band are definitely on the right track towards receiving a blues Grammy Award. Watch out for the name Melvin "Guitar" Williams in stores and upcoming performance. I definitely will. This is a must have CD. I give it two thumbs up and one snap. This CD is an inspiration to upcoming blues musicians and definitely reflects the rhythm and blues musicians of yesteryear. Some of the music is up-tempo and great for a party atmosphere. If you purchase this CD you won't be sorry. You will be entertained as well as influenced to listen to more.
About the Author
When I think about the blues the ninety century, often think about the struggle of black power, and the banners upon there arms, and the corners of seventh avenue, and the juke joints and t he night in Harlem, and the blues serenest, but yet I think about the blow your horn, and the dizzy Gillespie who played the southern songs. A symposium on poetry, and jazz that featured the greasy hair, the pen stripe suits, and lady sings the blues, down on
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