Blog: Cahl's Juke Joint: A rock, blues and jazz blog

I think most music fans would probably acknowledge that B.B. King's rendition of "The Thrill is Gone" is one of the sexiest grooves in history. On "Thrill Groove," Earl Gilliam reworks the tune using his organ and makes it sound thicker and saucier. On his "Texas Doghouse Blues" album, Gilliam, a Texas bluesman who's played with Albert Collins, Gatemouth Brown and Lavelle White, shows why he's considered one of the great blues organists in history. In addition to "Thrill Groove," the album features organ showcases such as "Twist 2," a funky little [...]