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Woke Up In Memphis is singer - songwriter - cornetist Al Basile's tenth CD on his Sweetspot tag and presents 14 new songs by Al Basile songs. Produced by Duke Robillard and using the Duke Robillard Band and Roomful of Blues alumni horns behind Al's vocals and cornet, it builds on the Memphis sound of Al's 2012 At Home Next Door. That disc was #12 on the Living Blues airplay chart, and led to Al's third nomination for a Blues Music Award as best horn player. Woke Up in Memphis also features guest vocalist Sista Monica Parker duetting with Al on his first gospel song InchMake A Little HeavenInch. Album Tracks 1. Yesterday You Left 2. Don't Make Me Beg 3. When Things Get Tough 4. One More Stone in the Pitcher 5. I Woke Up in Memphis 6. Jimmy & Johnny 7. Saved By the Blues 8. Nibblin' Through the Fence 9. Make a Little Heaven 10. Falling Stars 11. Too Tough 12. Big Like Elvis 13. You Choose Me 14. Masked Man
