ARTHUR ADAMS "STOMP THE FLOOR" Source: Napster Date: 01/2010 Writer: n/a

It's been five years coming, but veteran blues session man Arthur Adams has a new album out on Delta Groove Records. It's called Stomp the Floor, and it features Adams' signature smooth soul-blues sounds, making for a satisfying listen. While not as well-known as he should be, Adams has had a long career as a guitarist, playing on records by Lowell Fulson, Nina Simone, Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King, and many others. He's also written songs for King, Quincy Jones, Sam Cooke, and Albert King. Stomp The Floor contains a few straight blues tracks, but the album is really all about mellow soul-blues. Tracks like "Callin' Heaven" and "So Sweet" showcase Adams' calm, soothing vocals and effortless, jazz-inflected guitar playing. He's a very worthy performer and the album is definitely worth checking out.