Reese Wynans certainly has an impressive résumé. Over the past 50 years, he has played keyboards with a who’s who of blues, country and roots-rock artists. Best known as a member of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Double Trouble from 1985–1990, Wynans’ legacy dates back to 1968, when he played with Dickey Betts and Berry Oakley in their pre-Allman Brothers group, The Second Coming, and held down the keys in Duane Allman’s new band until brother Gregg arrived. Boz Scaggs, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams Jr., Buddy Guy, Delbert McClinton, Joe Ely, Doug Sahm and Carole King are among the other artists Wynans has toured or recorded with. Sweet Release, the keyboard player’s first album as a leader, was produced and curated by his current boss, Joe Bonamassa, in an effect to shine a light on his friend. The resulting collection feels like an old-school rockand-soul revue on record, with a steady stream of guests stepping to the fore, including Bonamassa, Warren Haynes, Doyle Bramhall II, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jack Pearson, Keb’ Mo’, Bonnie Bramlett, Jimmy Hall, Mike Farris and Vince Gill. It’s touching and exciting to hear Double Trouble—Wynans, Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon—working together again on several reimagined SRV songs, starting with the album-opening “Crossfire,” with 83-year-old Sam Moore (Sam and Dave) incinerating the song and laying down a gauntlet for all who follow. There are a handful of slight rockers, but they are overshadowed by a series of emotional high points, including the Scaggs-penned title track, which features alternating lead vocals by Haynes, Bramlett, Hall, Gill and others. “Riviera Paradise,” one of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s most meditative compositions, also sparkles, with a string section and leads by Bonamassa and Pearson that evoke Vaughan’s ghostly presence. Wynans’ surging organ and barrelhouse piano enliven everything before the album appropriately closes with a solo piano instrumental take on The Beatles’ “Blackbird.” As the last notes tinkle away, it’s easy to understand why Wynans has been in such demand for so long.