Besides sons of legends, grand babies are now getting into the act and the results are also positive. The blues must live on and pianist/producer Alex Dixon has something to say about it. Alex Dixon is the grandson of the late Chess Blues writer, arranger and bassist Willie Dixon. Guitarist, vocalist and former Chess sideman Cash McCall was brought in by Alex to revive and compliment the old Chess Blues sound. The album is billed as The Blues Experience with Cash McCall, entitled “The Vintage Room” (Dixon Landing Music). The end result is a great collection of Muddy grinders and dance floor blues rockers. The 67 year old McCall sounds great as they open the album with “Helluva Time” a Wang-Dang- Doodle inspired tribute to the artists of the past. Willie is definitely smiling as he looks down and listens to this one from Blues Heaven. The rest of the supporting cast on this very impressive album include: Steve Bell (Carey Bell’s son – yet another acorn has fallen) on harmonica, Brady Wills on bass, Alex Dixon on piano, Vinnie Threats on drums, Dylan Cooper on upright bass, Bill “Young Blood” Learned and Katy J. on rhythm guitar. The Willie Dixon penned Chess classics reinvented on this release are: “I Just Want To Make Love To You,” “I’m Ready” and “Bring It On Home.” Alex Dixon makes his mark by not only producing this release but penning six very impressive blues numbers. I’m not only glad to see that there is another Dixon to carry on the tradition, but another blues man named Cash McCall to call one of my new favorites.

Greg “Doc” Lefebre