Chris Brubeck's Triple Play: Live at Arthur Zankel Music Center
By Track review of "Phonograph Blues"As good as "Blue Rondo a la Turk" and "Take Five" are (featuring pianist Dave Brubeck) it is the group's interpretation of Robert Johnson's rarely covered "Phonograph Blues" that jumps the moon. A salacious double entendre in the original, Tripleplay transforms the song into a(n) (almost) harmless romp propelled by Peter Madcat Ruth's blues ukulele and Joel Brown's compressed and tight acoustic guitar. Ruth sings con brio, giving the song an emotive momentum not often afforded Johnson songs acoustically. Yeah...that and 85-year old Frankie Brown's slippery clarinet accompaniment and solo. This is the way to perform and, in turn, listen to music.
Track Listing
Track #1; Track #2; Track #3; etc.
Personnel
Chris Brubeck: bass, trombone, piano, vocals; Joel Brown: guitar, vocals; Peter Mudcat Ruth: ukulele, harmonica, vocals; Dave Brubeck: piano; Frank Brown: clarinet.
Album information
Title: Live at Arthur Zankel Music Center | Year Released: 2012 | Record Label: Blue Forest
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