Jazz Articles about Son Seals

Son Seals: Lettin' Go

by Ed Kopp
May 1, 2000

In the four years since his last recording, Chicago bluesman Son Seals has faced enough adversity to inspire a thousand blues songs. Three years ago Seals’ ex-wife shot him in the face, forcing him to undergo reconstructive jaw surgery. Last year, diabetes forced Seals to lose half of his left leg.The indomitable Seals is back with a new recording and a new label. Lettin’ Go features some big-name guests, including guitarist Trey Anastasio of Phish (on one tune), ...