Blues has always been a favorite genre for Toney. He was inspired early on by Ray Charles, Bill Withers, and many other blues artists. There is something about the minor chords that add such an interesting flavor to the mix. Timing is also a great ingredient. "Take Five" by Dave Brubeck is a long-time favorite. Also, humor adds a little fun. The songs on this album were written, arranged, performed, recorded, and mixed by Toney with no others involved (except for the great memories of the styles, sounds, and "licks" from the blues icons). With this rich blues history and memories of the many years of performing with talented band members... Toney was never truly alone.