Ed Palermo Big Band, “Tobacco Road“ (Sky Cat Records 2021)

featuring Kimberly Davis (vocals), Robben Ford (guitar). Music by John D. Loudermilk, Arranged by Ed Palermo, Audio mix & (Kim Davis) film footage by Steve Jankowski, Video by Brennan ArtHouse 2021. From The Ed Palermo Big Band album, “I’ve Got News for You: The Music of Edgar Winter“ (Sky Cat Records 2021). The Ed Palermo Big Band’s 2021 Fall release pays tribute to another of Palermo’s teenage musical heroes, Edgar Winter. Titled “I’ve Got News for You: The Music of Edgar Winter,“ New Jersey native Ed Palermo (bandleader, arranger, and saxophonist) deeply explores Winter’s first solo album, 1970’s “Entrance,“ as well as other material from his eclectic catalog. The big band approach is ideal for Winter’s varied blues, jazz, gospel, and rock styles. In addition, Palermo has deeply padded his guest roster with a multitude of unique musicians, including five-time Grammy nominated guitarist Robben Ford, the Original Blues Brothers Band vocalist R