The Soul of John Black is a celebration of the African American musical heritage. On "Black John," JB masterfully combines soul, gospel, funk and hip-hop, while tracing its roots all the way back to its humble origins - the blues. JB infuses his uniquely crafted music with contemporary urban rhythms and hauntingly earthy acoustic slide guitar which at once pays tribute to a bygone era of such legendary figures as Leadbelly, John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters, while boldly crossing over into new innovative territories and sonic frontiers. Backed by notable musicians Adam McDougal on keys (Black Crowes, Macy Gray, Maroon 5, Nikka Costa), Oliver Charles on drums (Ben Harper, Rhythm Roots All-Stars), Scott Seiver on drums (Nikka Costa, Inara George), Jake Najor on drums (Carl Denson, Connie Price, Breakestra), Shawn Davis on bass (Beck, Nikka Costa), Davey Chegwidden on percussion (Rhythm Roots All-Stars, Bitter Sweet, Ghost Face Killer, Big Daddy Kane), and Bill Botrell on 2nd guitar (Grammy winning producer for Sheryl Crow, Shelby Lynne, and many others), The Soul of John Black has reached a new plateau; transcending the crossroads and arriving upon an unexplored intersection on the aural highway. It's soul music for a whole new generation. TRACK LISTING: 01. Black John (4:07) 02. Betty Jean (4:04) 03. Even Changin' Emotions (4:17) 04. Forever (3:44) 05. Bottom Chick (4:32) 06. I Knew A Lady (5:31) 07. White Dress (3:51) 08. Never Givin' Up (4:37) 09. Better Babe (4:41) 10. Push Into The Night (3:56) 11. Holiday Inn (4:56) 12. Thinking About You (2:27) MUSICIANS: John Black: vocals & guitar Adam McDougal: keyboards Shawn Davis: bass Jake Najor: drums Scott Seiver: drums Oliver Charles: drums Davey Chegwidden: percussion Satnam Ramgotra: bowed cymbals Kandace Linsey: background vocals Laura J. Jones: background vocals Christopher Thomas: background vocals and keys Bill Botrell: 2nd guitar on "Never Givin" Up"