CD Reviews -- Cathi 10/14/07
Carlton, Larry & Robben Ford – “Live in Tokyo” (335 Records) A-Two guitar virtuosos…Carlton with immense history as a jazz player with blues overtones, and Ford, with wicked electric chops that slip away into jazz. They put together a largely instrumental tour de force of originals. Easily discernable with separate sounds, they meld together in a pleasing way – a guitar player’s disc for sure.
Nelson, Tracy – “You’ll Never Be a Stranger at My Door” (Memphis Rec) B
Old Texas singer moving back from a blues approach to a more country-roots disc. Known as a blues shouter more than a melodious singer, Nelson can push hard, and here, amply uses her rough vibrato to pull out some old country favorites. Very nice band with some good female backups…don’t really like her voice (personal preference).
Price, Toni – “Talk Memphis” (Antones) B+
An Austin regular corrals a large posse of REALLY good musicians from the area and puts out a nice collection of blues. Her voice doesn’t move me that much, but oh the musicianship—Dave Grissom, Derek O’Brien, Johnny Moeller, George Rains, Marcia Ball – all blues solid musicians and excellent session players
Stoltz, Brian – “Up All Night” (Long Overdue Rec.) B
A guitarist that leans heavily on funk grooves. ..lots of sizzling effects and some serious SRV cooties. Uses wah wah, sustain, and does a dern good impression of a drunk bar crowd delight. Used to play with Nevilles, the Meters, and digs New Orleans funk. Seems like he would be more exciting in person. Here he blasts out on two discs and surprises with an interesting interpretation of “Ring of Fire.” Otherwise, I’d need a couple of drinks.
Thornton, Billy Bob – “Beautiful Door” (Universal/New Door) C
Billy Bob can afford some wicked players and he sure gots em here. Graham Nash for backups, Brad Davis on guitar, Leland Sklar on Bass—whew. The music is really something special, but the songs (originals by Thornton) are a bit too campy and political to ring the bell. Still, he does have an interesting take on things, and there may be an audience for this. Liked Sling Blade better. .
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