Cat No: DFGCD8666
Format: CD

• “Brand New Blues” marks the first Cyril’s Neville release in eight years. He is joined by fellow Neville Brother and fellow Meters member, Art Neville on organ - and two of the younger generation of Nevilles : Ivan, son of Aaron Neville, also on organ, and Ian Neville, Art Neville’s son, an upcoming guitar wizard. Further guest stars include : Tab Benoit (guitar), Waylon Thibodeaux (washboard) and Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone on harmonica.

• Producer/musician Brian J of The Pimps of Joytime is at the helm of most production chores, as well as playing most of the instruments, and writing material with Cyril. Half the songs on ‘Brand New Blues’ are original material co-written by Cyril, reflecting lifetime of his musical influences & passions : blues, funk and soul.

• In addition to his work with the Neville Brothers and the Meters, Cyril formed the Endangered Species Band in 1983 and the Uptown All-stars Band, while he also found time to launch his own record label, released 3 previous solo albums, toured and recorded with The Stones, and guested on albums by Eddie Brickell, Jimmy Buffett, Dr. John, Bob Dylan, Daniel Lanois, and Willie Nelson, among others.