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![]() ![]() ![]() Hailing from Ottawa this is THE SOULJAZZ ORCHESTRA’s first appearance in Liverpool and let’s hope, pray, or sacrifice Tories to ensure that it’s not their last. The combination of Johnson’s guitar and Stephen Powell’s saxophone allows for a jazzier feel than would otherwise be the case with a straightforward guitar combo, and Powell is given free rein, working sinuous solos and honking riffs into The Voodoo’s Got You and a light, hooky motif which anchors Johnson’s fluid guitar as their final number draws sustained applause from a growing crowd. They take their name from a Dr John song, the singer is called Robert Johnson and he’s a dead ringer for The Band’s Robbie Robertson – and, if you like all of them, then there’s a great chance you’ll like Mama Roux’s blend of southern rock, blues and funky New Orleans swamp. Due to unforeseen transport hopelessness I arrive in time only to catch the last couple of numbers from support act Mama Roux. ![]()
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