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Mick Taylor: A Stone's Throw
by Ed Kopp
I’m surprised Mick Taylor chose to dredge up his past when he named this new CD A Stone's Throw. Taylor has long downplayed his time with the Rolling Stones, despite contributing to some of the band’s finest albums ( Sticky Fingers, Exile on Main Street ).In truth, A Stone’s Throw has little in common ...
Rick Holmstrom: Gonna Get Wild
by Ed Kopp
To these ears, Rick “L.A. Holmes" Holmstrom's Lookout! was one of the best blues albums of the '90s. I marked this follow-up on my calendar the moment I heard about it. Happy to report the Mighty Flyers guitarist has done it again, but with a twist: “Holmes" sings on this one -- and he's pretty damn ...
Homesick James: Got to Move
by Ed Kopp
Homesick James was well past his 80th birthday when he recorded Got To Move in 1994. The CD features robust electric numbers and down-to-earth acoustic tunes. The latter hark back to Homesick’s early ramblin’ days, while the former reflect his experiences with one of Chicago’s greatest blues bands, Elmore James and the Broomdusters.James’ lyrics ...
Terry Evans: Walk That Walk
by Ed Kopp
Terry Evans' earthy music combines the grit of the Mississippi Delta (his birthplace), the chooglin' power of the rowdiest electric blues, and the heartfelt intensity of deep soul and gospel. Walk That Walk is yet another terrific release from the bluesman/soulman.Every Evans album comes with an added bonus: the rootsy guitar playing of Ry ...
John Mayall: The Masters
by Ed Kopp
After guitarist Mick Taylor bolted John Mayall's Bluesbreakers for the Rolling Stones in 1969, Mayall opted for a stripped-down, “unplugged" sound. The independent-minded Brit centered his new band around acoustic guitars, and hired saxman/flutist John Almond and mellow guitarist Jon Mark. In a move viewed as revolutionary at the time, Mayall also eschewed a drummer. The ...
Tom Taylor: The Crossing
by Ed Kopp
Summit Records recently re-released Tom Taylor's 1986 CD The Crossing, a sophisticated fusion effort that should please fans of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Jean Luc Ponty and the Pat Metheny Group.Taylor is a guitarist and composer who blends classical styles with jazz and hints of bluegrass. Many similar attempts at fusing jazz with ...
Red Prysock: Swingsation
by Ed Kopp
Early last year, I wrote a review of a CD called Saxomania: Honkers and Screamers (Charly, 1995), a rowdy release featuring various ‘50s R&B saxologists. What drew me to the CD were six hard-to-find tracks by one of my favorite jump blowers, the late Red Prysock. Shortly after my review appeared, I received a bunch of ...
Billy Childs/Buster Williams/Carl Allen: Skim Coat
by Ed Kopp
Skim Coat brings together three highly compatible players: Billy Childs (piano), Buster Williams (bass) and Carl Allen (drums). It’s a thoughtful but accessible modern jazz album--the perfect accompaniment to a pot of coffee and the Sunday newspaper.Metropolitan Records owner Stan Chovnick recruited this trio on the strength of its performance at a 1998 jazz ...
Caribbean Jazz Project: New Horizons
by Ed Kopp
Reedman Paquito D’Rivera and steel drummer Andy Narell recently quit the Caribbean Jazz Project, but founder Dave Samuels (vibes) didn't abandon his concept. Samuels convinced flutist Dave Valentin and guitarist Steve Khan to form a new Project. The revamped lineup just released its first album, and it's a very nice outing. New Horizons conjures images of ...
Bloozotomy: Ain't Dead Yet
by Ed Kopp
Bloozotomy is a jumpin’ four-piece outfit from Burlington, Vermont, with plenty of talent and a profusion of personality. The latter emanates from Jim Branca, the group’s singer, guitarist and songwriter.The energetic Branca is part Louis Prima, part John Belushi, part upbeat philosopher. His outlook is best summarized by these lines from his song “Dancin’ ...
