Jazz Articles about Mad Dog Lester Davenport

Mad Dog Lester Davenport: I Smell A Rat

by Mike Perciaccante
May 8, 2003

Eleven years is a long time between recordings. It's an even longer time between debut and sophomore albums. Harpist/vocalist Davenport has finally released his second album, and although it is hard to say that eleven years was worth the wait, this collection is excellent!

Though not as cohesive as his 1991 debut, When the Blues Hit You, Davenport has delivered a winner with I Smell A Rat. The obvious questions: Why hasn't he recorded more often? And how ...