Shorty Ashford's album, Sweet Lucy Blue Bouquet, is a delightful collection of blues, jazz and soulful tunes that showcase the artist's exceptional vocal and musical talents. The album features 10 tracks that take listeners on a journey through various emotions, from the upbeat and groovy "Love Machine" to the soulful and introspective "Sweet Lucy Blue Bouquet."
Shorty's vocals are powerful and expressive, delivering each lyric with passion and conviction. The instrumentation is equally impressive, with a range of instruments such as saxophone, trumpet, and piano adding depth and texture to the songs. The production quality is top-notch, with a clean and polished sound that allows each instrument and vocal to shine through.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Blues on My Mind," which showcases Shorty's ability to convey raw emotion through her vocals. The song features a slow and bluesy tempo, with a haunting saxophone solo that adds to the overall mood of the track. Another highlight is "Funky Mama," a groovy and upbeat tune that will get listeners dancing along.