Swinging releases are JW's forte, yet his fourth one on NorthernBlues seems the most high-spirited. Chock full of boogie woogie piano, big R&B horns, and especially boppin’ T-Bone indebted guitar. The title track opens things, setting the mood with its bodacious lyrics, joyful groove, and intoxicating gaiety. Another dance instigator is All My Money, although it incorporates a big band sound similar to Beale Street in the early 50's. A sure bet! There are other geographical influences, such as those high flying Johnny Otis shows hugely popular on the mid-50’s Los Angeles scene, as captured on Parsimonia which also features saxophonist legend David 'Fathead' Newman who also guests on Hallelujah I Love Her So (he played behind Ray Charles on the original) and Here She Comes. That burnished West Coast lounge sound was the cat's meow in sophistication deal back then, and this Jazz/Blues hybrid gets proper dues on Standing In Line. Those down-and-dirty Chicago Blues shuffles are brought to life on Got Me Chasin’; while Texas roadhouse meets Ike Turner’s whammy bar on the torrid No Love. Enough said! Little Milton passed away one month before scheduled to record together with JW, but Jones gets to honour this Soul giant on Hey Girl! Better yet, just forget locations, as Kissing In 29 Days should make JW-Jones the toast of any town. - Gary Tate/ MP3- Kissing In 29 Days | surf to www.jw-jones.com