Shirley Johnson is an outstanding vocalist who finds herself in the vanguard of a remarkable revival of the Chicago female blues singer. For many years she has been an able ambassador, here & abroad, representing both the blues & gospel traditions. She has a passionate, strong voice that can deliver a chugging Chicago blues shuffle with uncommon conviction, and infuse a slow ballad with the reassuring power of her own personal experience. Shirley is an entirely modern blues singer, and this is her American debut CD featuring Robert Ward, John Primer, Johnny B. Moore & Maurice John Vaughn.