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Alan Leatherman: Detour Ahead

Read "Detour Ahead" reviewed by Doug Collette


Two tracks into Alan Leatherman's Detour Ahead and the phrase “sweet soul music" comes to mind. But this isn't the rarified realm of Sam Cooke or Otis Redding with ballads. Rather, Leatherman resides--and comfortably so--in the role of classic torch singer Careful phrasing, perfect breath control and deep emotion earmark the title song, “Blame it on My Youth" and Detour Ahead's nine other cuts. Recorded with a trio featuring pianist Rick Germanson, bassist Gerald Cannon and drummer Steve ...


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