Blues-New CDs: Blakey, Hanck, & Holt
Blakey, Doc -- "The Blues Never Hurt So Good" (Doc Blakey Ifgam Rec) -- BBlues guitarist Blakey offers fluid chops and the backup of Allman Bros. organist Johnny Neal, as well as talented backup personnel on this big-band sounding disc of blues. Instrumentalism is good though Blakey's guitar sound leans to the treble end (a la Albert King). Big horns and organ support with mediocre singing. Not bad, not that great for early mix shows.
# 4 and # 10 -- FCC warning "Shit" and pretty suggestive.
Hanck, Terry -- "Night Train" (T. Hanck & TVR Music) -- A-
Tenor sax player with real guts and a husky voice laden with soul make this record work. Starting out very strong and fading a little as the disc progresses, Hanck shows his experience as support player for Elvin Bishop, Etta James, etc. Gutsy--love that sax. He does some nice beat change-ups too. Would love to see this live.
Holt, David -- "Let It Slide" (High Windy Audio) -- A
Banjoist David Holt found a new door to music and life upon the death of his young daughter by taking up slide steel guitar. With the help of Doc Watson and Sam Bush (both who appear on the disc with him), Holt puts out some GREAT slide work and original songwriting. Nice work. Doc and Sam don't hurt at all. All cuts good for morning mix.
posted by Cathi N @ 2:29:00 PM
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