Dave Keyes - Tear It Up

Pianist and bandleader Dave Keyes is a fixture on the New York City scene, but his spiritual roots are in the Southern sounds of blues, soul and classic boogie-woogie - as evidenced by his album, "Tear It Up!" on Keyesland Music. "Tear It Up!" is a rambunctious set of mostly-original material that ranges from New Orleans second-line funk to slow, sensual blues, and swaggering shuffles. The accomplished keyboard work, convincing vocals and tight grooves reveal Dave Keyes to be a true master of his craft. The Dave Keyes Band has opened for The Neville Brothers, Delbert McClinton and such late great blues artists as Albert King, Albert Collins and Memphis Slim.