Tom Hyslop Blues Review Magazine
Bay Area chanteuse Jan Fanucchi seems to have it all, starting with a tough-and-tender vocal approach, continuing through an expert, sympathetic band built around Henry Salvia's keyboards and Walter Jebe's guitars, with a top rhythm section featuring Paul Revelli (drums) and Burt Winn (bass), and Johnny Nocturne guesting on sax, as well as a splendid selection of material. Choice covers on Livin' & Lovin' (Lost Roots 101) include Buck Owens' "Crying Time," J.J. Cale's "Call the Doctor," T-Bone Walker's "Evening," and the elegant "Baby, Get Lost." Fanucchi's originals span Latinized R&B ("Walkin' a Straight Line"), Bo Diddley bounces ("Midnight Madness"), big swing ("You're Just Not Him"), and rolling New Orleans sounds ("No Love Triangles"). The recording is beautiful, Fanucchi's singing is believably nuanced, and the band is with her at every step.Blues Revue Issue #103 (December/January 2007)
Byrd Hale KZSU Blues DJ
Full-throated female blues vocalist. Solid street cred, recorded with a solid, strong sound. Serious band & material. Fresh...
- "Livin' & Lovin'" Foot stompin' blues romp
- "No Love Triangles" Funky bounce - cool acoustic slide
- "Call The Doctor" Laid back low down lament
- "You're Just Not Him" Big time smooth swingin' stroll
- "Evening" Easy rollin' haunting walk
- "You're Barkin; Up The Wrong Tree" Snappy electric boogaloo (cha cha)
- "Down In The Bottom" Stompn' 2-beat w/acoustic slide
- "Crying Time" Blues version of Buck Owens classic
- "Walkin' A Straight Line" Easy bouncin' R & B stroll
- "Save The Bones For Henry Jones" Jazzy walkin' old classic
- "Midnight Madness" Bo Diddley
- "My Summers Dream" Rock/blues stroll
- "Baby, Get Lost" Smooth walkin' jazzy stroll
- "Ain't That Lovin' You Baby" Tuff walkin' Texas stroll