Living Blues, March-April 2000

by Peter R. Aschoff

Stand-up singers seem to be a dying breed these days; the appearance of Billy Price's Can I Change My Mind will be welcomed by those who still believe the human voice to be the finest of all musical instruments. Price possesses a soul-drenched tenor that serves him well on a playlist of mostly original tunes, most from the pen of the session's producer and arranger, Jerry "Swamp Dogg" Williams. Whether performing deep soul (Mine All Mine All Mine), ballads (This Magic Hour) or the more contemporary Pass the Sugar, Price shines. With rich arrangements that include a large horn contingent (both reed and brass) and the occasional string section adding just the right accents, this disc will please all fans of modern soul and soul blues.

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