ARTHUR ADAMS "STOMP THE FLOOR" Source: Blues Matters Date: 04/2010 Writer: n/a

Listening to the youthful voice and contemporary sounds of Arthur Adams, it is hard to believe the age of this smooth Bluesman, until one refers to his accomplishments over the last forty years. He was born in Medon, Tennessee not far from Jackson. Much of his musical odyssey has been spent in California as a Blues and soul artist, session man and writer. From giving B B King ‘Mean And Evil’, to penning other hits for the likes of Albert King and Quincy Jones, this aspect is perhaps his finest legacy. He played guitar on Bonnie Raitt’s grammy winning ‘Nick Of Time’, but after somewhat losing his way as a solo artist he subsequently re-emerged with the soul-tinged “Back On Track” (1999) and ‘Soul Of The Blues’ (2004). Another five years on, and the best of the three “Stomp The Floor”, represents the man in his latent prime. Comparisons with B B King are inevitable because of his guitar playing and style, but the vocals are those of a pure tenor. His voice is beautifully preserved and he brings the most out of songs like ‘You Can’t Win For Losing’ and ‘Nature Of The Beast’. The instrumentals, two of which close the album, ‘Around The Sun’ and ‘Blue Roots’ add variety to this great album.