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Chicago blues artist Jan James releases her fifth album. Limousine Blues (Blue Palace Records) is James's most traditional blues album offering 10 original songs in the roots genre. James returns to what she calls the "front porch" of blues, referring to the Delta style popularized by artist like Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters. Recorded in Chicago at Bombay Studios. James and her songwriting/guitarist partner, Craig Calvert have teamed up with songwriter Terry Abramsom, known for his work on Muddy Waters' "Hard Again" release on Epic. "Build Me A Man" opens the CD, this swampy blues stomp demands a "better man" with the intention for Jan to build her own if need be.Montgomery" is an acoustic tribute to Robert Johnson, while the title track, "Limousine Blues" simmers in a much darker vein ala SRV. "I Got A Feelin'" shows the lighter side, while "Rise Above" brings blues blues blues in a classic slow thriller