Albert Cummings Ten (CD)

(Ivy Music) 13 tracks, digislleeve

Since the release of his first album in 2003, the blues world has opened its doors to Albert Cummings. As a singer and guitarist who has played with many of the greatest musicians of the modern era, Cummings has received the kind of recognition that few others receive. With TEN, released in 2022 on Cummings' own indie label, Ivy Music Company, he shows what possibilities he still has with his music. The 13 songs on TEN are a compelling and emotional summation of what the artist has seen and done. The single Need Somebody opens the album with a sonic blast of back-alley power, the sound Cummings has spent his life perfecting. Vince Gill lends his background vocals to the standout track Last Call. When he heard Gill was interested in collaborating, Cummings recalled, "I thought it was a sign that anything was possible."  He was certainly right. Blues is not a style of music that evolves easily, but that's exactly what Albert Cummings manages to do on TEN.  Song tracks include Need Somebody, Too Old To Grow Up, Hard Way, Last Call, Beautiful Bride; Sounds Like The Road Meet The Man Two Hands, Take Me Away, Alive And Breathing, She's The One, Got You Covered and Remember