Search - Sandy Carroll :: Just As I Am

Memphis singer-songwriter Sandy Carroll's new album is her first in several years. She was one of the Beale Street originals when it opened back up in the 80s and was honored with her note on the famous street in 2011. Produced by the legendary Jim Gaines who is Sandy's husband. Just As I Am features the best studio musicians in Memphis including Evan Leake, Steve Potts, Rick Steff and Dave Smith, all members of Sandy's band. She is also backed by Memphis vocalists Reba Russell and Daunielle "Pie" Hill. The songs are an eclectic mix covering a wide swath of her musical influences, ranging from ballads, blues/rock and gospel, to New Orleans second line and country. The title track was written by her, Luther Allison and James Solberg and released by Luther Allison on his Reckless album. Just As I Am has received a rating of 9 out of 10 by Blueswax with its rave review noting the strength of the album is the songwriting and vocal talent of Sandy Carroll herself