Some have described Gypsy Blue Revue as a gypsy jazz record. Don’t be fooled; although one track nods to Django Reinhardt, there is a potpourri of blues and other genres here as well. JP Soars is among the very best and most versatile blues guitarists. Violinist Anne Harris should be familiar through her decade-long stint with Otis Taylor. Both Soars and Harris are songwriters and vocalists, making this an ideal pairing. Their partnership began in 2019 after they crossed paths on the festival circuit and joined forces at the Big Blues Bender in Las Vegas. Their sound is a mix of Southern soul, roadhouse blues, Latin grooves, country, folk music, and, as displayed here, hints of gypsy jazz.
As Soars explains, “This is a music lover’s record.