Album Review of
Kansas City O'Clock

Written by Duane Verh
October 19, 2025 - 6:19pm EDT
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Mike Bourne & crew deliver a thoroughly satisfying set of jump-blues and related fare, serving up sounds both true to the roots and fresh in feel.  The KC-based guitarist’s casual-sounding mastery of the genre shows in both his vocal and instrumental work.  “Too Old To Be Young” and the title track are standouts among the originals present and a cover of John Hahn’s ‘Dive Bar Romance” should garner attention also. A legion of players contribute nice sax & piano work throughout as well.