It Ain't Right (feat. Wayne Baker Brooks)

#48 in The Need To Know Badass Blues Instrumentals Series, It Ain't Right features the very deserving inheritor of his Chicago Blues birthright, Wayne Baker Brooks. Wayne was truly born into the blues, he is the youngest son of the legendary Lonnie Brooks (aka Guitar Jr. but that's a whole 'nother story). This means that from a very young age Wayne was listening and watching real close to Buddy Guy, Jr. Wells, Luther Allison, KoKo Taylor, Muddy Waters and of course his Dad. He would regularly visit Chess Studios, the Checkerboard Lounge, Wisefools etc...Although Wayne's depth as a guitarist certainly began by playing in his Dad's band he also possesses a more modern mastery of the instrument. Sitting 2 feet from Wayne as he ripped on this track was truly an honor. If you happen to be in London TONIGHT (10/9) get yourself over to the 606 Club. You will not be disappointed.

The backing band on this track is Rich Kirch (John Lee Hooker 1984-2001) on rhythm guitar, Andrew "the kid" Guterman (Rick Estrin) on drums and myself on bass. The track was recorded at Skunkworks in Capitola CA. The Grammy winning and very bearded, Rob Schnapf (Beck, Booker T., Mavis Staples) brings his mad mixing skills. And as always, masterful mastering by Alex McCollough at True East Mastering.