Blind Pig Signs Nappy Brown

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Blind Pig Records has announced the signing of veteran blues and R&B singer Nappy Brown. The label will release his latest album, which he called “the best record I have done since 1955,” in the fall.

Originally a gospel singer, Brown recorded a string of hits for Savoy Records, including his signature tune, “Don’t be Angry,” and “The Right Time,” a song later associated with Ray Charles.

Producer Scott Cable, best known for his work with blues legend Carey Bell, has known Brown since childhood. “I have wanted to make this record for 20 years,” he said in a news release. “The time is right now for the public at large to hear and appreciate a singer of Nappy’s caliber with the right backing.”

Included in the backing lineup are guitarists Bob Margolin, Sean Costello and Junior Watson, keyboardist Jim Pugh of the Robert Cray band, bassist Mookie Brill—who just won a Blues Music Award as best bassist—and Brown’s Blind Pig labelmate, singer/harmonica player John Nemeth.

“It’s my time now,” Brown said of the project. “This is the first time in 30 years I’ve had the chance to do my music with cats that understand it. It is going to be on.”



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