2 settembre

ROBIN WILLIAMSON
"The Seed-At-Zero"
(ECM 1732)

A stunning vision, suspended in time, painted with grace and truth by a scottisch musical hero who’s watering the roots of the great bardic tradition from a very long time.
Robin Williamson, founder (in the 60’s) of the legendary Incredible String Band, after almost 40 years of artistic production, made his first album with the renowned label ECM playing enchanted strings and singing poems of Dylan Thomas, of others ancient bards like Taliesen and his own inspired lyrics. It’s a magician’s dream. (E.L.C.)


LAURIANNE FIORENTINO
"The Match"
(entelechy records 1120)

Somewhere in New Mexico there’s an actress who writes her own plays; instead of acting, she sings and plays alone performing her intense mini-dramas in form of songs.
Supported by a dark voice and a personal approach, she’s more a bard, a modern troubador, than just a singing songwriter. An entire live performance of 15 stories, musically told in the Santuario de Guadalupe (Santa Fe), is effectually documented on this CD. (E.L.C.)

per contatti:
Laurianne Fiorentino/entelechy records – P.O. Box 61, Tesuque, NM 87574, 505-989-6652

THE PERSUASIONS
"SUNDAY MORNING SOUL"
(Bullseye Blues Basics 9628)

Interamente a cappella questa incisione del gruppo americano. The Persuasions, formazione vocale in attività da 35 anni e tanto eclettica al punto da inserire Frank Zappa nel proprio repertorio, stavolta presentano un Cd dedicato agli spirituals. Un lavoro che si caratterizza per la sua essenzialità, senza l'enfasi che a volte troviamo nell'interpretazione di questo genere. Tra i brani proposti da segnalare “Dry Bones”, con i repentini e difficili cambiamenti di tonalità, e “Walk in Jerusalem” con la voce bassa di Jimmy Hayes a sostenere, una volta tanto, la melodia.
(M. Manzotti)


NINO FERRER
"ENREGISTREMENT PUBLIC"
(Riviera 539 930-2)

Che tristezza pensare alla tragica fine di questo artista franco-italiano che nel nostro paese conobbe un grande successo con la cover di Agata di Nino Taranto. Ma non temete, Nino Ferrer fa parte a pieno titolo del Popolo del blues: basti leggere la sua biografia sul sito http://mirza.webjump.com. Il Cd riprende una registrazione del 1966: non perdetela, la resa è incredibile non solo nei brani originali (“Je veux etre noir”, ossia “Vorrei la pelle nera” incisa anche in Italia, “C'est Irreparable” e “Shake Shake Ferrer”), ma anche nelle versioni francesi di Big Nick (Les Cornichons) e di “It's a man's man's man's world” di James Brown. Specialmente quest'ultima, diventata “Si tu m'aimes encore”, è di una forza esaltante. E pensare che è un'incisione di oltre 30 anni fa.
(M. Manzotti)

THE START-T

Oggi il 45 giri è stato soppiantato dal Cd, ma qualcuno ha deciso di sceglierlo per dare un suono particolare alla propria musica che, manco a dirlo, è ispirata al beat anni '60. Questa coraggiosa formazione fiorentina si chiama The Start-T ed ne fanno parte Giulia Greppi (voce solista e basso), Oretta Giunti (batteria e voce) e Fabrizio Cecchi (chitarra).
È un EP con quattro pezzi, una versione cover di Make Love dei Travel Agency e tre brani propri: Let you down, Modern action e (I do) by myself che dà il titolo al disco. Un disco che ha in copertina un simbolo molto simile a quello dei Mods inglesi il quale a sua volta ricorda il logo de Il popolo del blues. I componenti di The Star-T suonano esclusivamente strumenti che ricreano le sonorità dei tardi anni '60. E la scelta del vinile (stampato in una delle ultime ditte specializzate, nella Repubblica Ceca) è obbligata e coraggiosa. Ma ne è valsa la pena.

Per informazioni: 0333-4281393 o 0349-2222303.
(M. Manzotti)

TINO GONZALES
"A Heart Full of Blues"
Dixiefrog 8470

Tino Gonzales' art may be not for Blues purists. Nick-named the "Carlos Santana of the Blues", he recently released a live album entitled "Babes, Bikes and Blues" in which he and another distinguished gentleman meddle with topless girls and Harley Davisons. In addition, Tino rocks the boat and rocks it well. Surprisingly, "A Heart full of Blues" - no naked girls on its cover - has a refreshing approach: inspired singing, sandpaper guitar work and the support of first rate musicians, such as the perennial Harvey
Brooks on bass, honor a good piece of Blues-oriented Americana.
It would nevertheless be convenient to note that basically the same album was released by the label Blue Wave.
(L. Lupoli)

00 Soul
The Solid Sound of the 8-Piece BROTHERHOOD
(manteca recordings / Groove house rec.)

This band is not the usual cup of tea, Mo’ Brothers & Sisters.This Band is Real SHIT and they Kick Ass !!!
Is a bunch of talented guys whose music explores as many territories as possible.
Humour, witness and intelligence are unique qualities these days and make 00Soul a band to look for.
I strongly hope some smart A & R people will catch the band before it’s too late (Ernesto De Pascale)

http://www.oosoul.com


Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express
Voices of Other Times
(Miramar)

Hammond organ’s maestro Brian Auger is back with a brand new line up of the almost mythical Oblivion Express, a band which was originally born on the ashes of late sixties’ Julie Driscoll & Brian Auger’s Trinity.
“Voices of Other Times” is a great album with skillfull new writing by Brian and Karma (his son, on drums and producer of the album) and Savannah (her daughter, on lead vocals).
A couple of classics are thrown in just to remind the good old times and are clearly part of today’s game.
Not to be missed live, New Oblivion Express is a welcomed comeback by the father of Acid Jazz: Brian Auger (Ernesto De Pascale)

http://www.brianauger.com


North Mississippi All Stars
Shake Hands With Shorty
(Blanco Y Negro / Tone Cool 8573 83418 2)

These guys are serious about blues music and Jim Dickinson, fathers to Locky and Cody, must have been a good teacher to them.
Very hard edged and syncopated band, the Mississiippi All Stars show a sense of terseness which is good to roots blues and makes the sounds of this album contemporary.
Alvin “Yougblood”Hart ‘s distinctive guitar sound shines all trough track two, “Drop Down Mama”, but the whole album is one to be brought home and played at full blast. (Ernesto De Pascale)

http://www.nmsallstars.com
http://www.nmallstars.com


Boogie Stuff
...still rough ‘n wild
(Point Music)

Trio with a lot of energy and a powerful mood, Boogie Stuff are vet. on the Austrian- German music scene.
Driven by Horst Tolks reassuring guitar sound, the band shows personality and control over a song lists which mixes cover songs and original ones with equity and distinction.(Ernesto De Pascale)

Contacts: po box 1611, 83383 Freilassing, Germany
Tel & fax : ++49 8654 9814

Tarbox Ramblers
Tarbox Ramblers
(Rounder rrcd 9051)

Great debut album for a band that reminds me of early L.A.’s Kaleidoscope with their almost perfect perfect blend of dark folk, dirty blues and psichedelicized roots music.
All songs are traditional bar one (“Third Jinx Blues “) and some are based on famous arrangements.
Tarbox Ramblers is a self confident band and have the authority to play such difficult tunes as “Oh Death”(also Kaleidoscope 1965‘s debut album), “St.James Infirmary”, “JugBand Music” or San Francisco’s Charlatans favourite “Jack Of Diamonds”.
An album not to be missed.
Go & buy it now!!! (Ernesto De Pascale)

http://www.Tarboxramblers.com


Mike Guldin & Rollin’ & Tumblin’
Caught between The Blues and the Heartache
(Hawg Wild 50355)

One of the thousands (too many) humbles and trustworthies local american shuffle band, this one from Pa.
Guildin has a racous vocal timber which makes the whole outfit sounds more confident than the average.
The band plays on but the whole feeling is one of just heard before which doesn’t mean the band is no good but surely ain’t nothing new to me. (Ernesto De Pascale)

http://got.to/bumpNgrind


The Renovators
Rythm & Blue prints
(Berger Platters 8354)

Band from New York State (i suppose...) with at least another cd in the can. Self confident even if not too personal these guys had the smart idea to give space to each of those, in a way or another, helped them along the way and they did that with a certain style. Good way to support your own band, small sponsorship introduced to the audience with humour. Next time i’ll be there around i’ll try to check all of those places mentioned out here!. (Ernesto De Pascale)

Contacts: Al Hemberger – The loft recording studios
84 Kraft Avenue Bronxville, NY 10708 U.S.A
http://www.loftstudio.com


L.A. Jones & The Blues Messengers
Jumpin’ at Shadows
(Barking Blue Music 003)

Both left and right handed guitar player, L.A. Jones is an istitution on the underground blues music scene.
This is his 3rd full lenght recordingand partly a tribute to Eddie “Energy Man “ Kirkland (of John Lee Hooker and Otis Redding’s fame).
L.A. Jones gets loose all over the cd and explores with respect different blues styles from Muddy Waters to Albert King, from Otis Rush to Buddy Guy showing a great debt to all of them.
A sense of unity makes this cd a singular alternative to many of those who are used to play the same ol’ shuffle over and over again.
A good album. (Ernesto De Pascale)

E mail: bluesman@ loop.com
http://www.lajones.com


Walter Trout and the free radicals
Live Trouu
(Ruf 1051)

Live album by one of the hardest working man in the blues business with a ten years long solo career and another 20 more years as sideman.
The band and Walter cooks a whole hot meal of blues and they show a musical and tecnichal ability second to few other blues men.
Trout is not only a good guitar player with a warm and powerful tone, even if sometimes too flashy, at my personal taste, but he is mostly a good singer which makes this double live cds even more a good one. (Ernesto De Pascale)

E mail: walter@waltertrout.com
http://rufrecords.de
http://www.waltertrout.com


James Solberg
The hands you are dealt
(Ruf 1043)

Solberg, long time Luther Allison’s musical director, is here at his best thanks to Jim Gaines ‘s solid production and a bunch of friendly radio oriented good songs.
The album has a cool feeling but what James needs now is something different which might allow him to make a strong step ahead. He has reached all he could have had achieved in the few years since Luther Allison’s demise and it’s now time for something more unique and original.
Good luck, James. (Ernesto De Pascale)

http://www.rufrecords.de

1 agosto

DARRELL NULISCH
"The Whole Truth"
Severn 0003

Top-notch blues-soul singer Darrell Nulisch was the frontman of a number of bands, notably the Ronnie Earl's Broadcasters and has been collaborating with the cream of the Blues Renaissance of the eighties. Many among you will remember his passionate singing in "My heart beats like a hammer" in O. Grand's Perfume and Grime, "You're the one" and " After All" in Earl's Souls Searching. In this album, from the blue eyed soul of "I'm a lover", to the tight Chicago Blues instrumental "At-cha-mama-nims", the insane joint venture between love and despair of "Telephone Blues" and the erotic atmosphere of "One night lover", Nulisch will tell the truth. He and his fellow musicians, including a tasteful horn section, are among the best ones today. Enjoy.( Luca Lupoli )

DAVIS COEN
“Cryin’ the blues”

Talentuoso chitarrista americano che ha rivolto i propri interessi al blues acustico. Tecnicamente preparato, è in possesso di una voce molto bella che ben si adatta ad un repertorio di stampo tradizionale. Sui dieci pezzi presenti, cinque escono dalla sua penna. In “How long blues” e “Trouble in my mind” fa capolino l’armonica del mentore Eric Von Schmidt. Ottimo.

Per contatti europei : Patrizia Veglione 0348/6540762
E-mail : anemos63@yahoo.it

DAVIS COEN
“Blues from the get-go”
(Soundview 1002)

“Blues from the get-go” conferma le positive impressioni suscitate dal disco d’esordio. La progressiva maturazione del giovane chitarrista comporta l’abbandono di brani altrui a fronte di un personale sforzo compositivo. In quattro brani viene richiesto anche l’aiuto di basso e batteria. Su tutti “”Rockin’ chair” e “The chin”.

THE FORECASTERS
“Too damn cold”
(Blue Shot Rec. 3201)

Trio proveniente dall’Indiana legato al sound più genuino partorito dai sobborghi di Chicago. Il combo elettrico vive sulle chitarre di Will Scott e Jim Richter sostenute dalla batteria di J.J. Perry. Pur firmate in maggior parte da Scott, le composizioni si rifanno alle atmosfere respirate nei quartieri blues della citta ventosa : Southside e Westside. Energia distribuita a piene mani.

Per contatti :jjpery@bluemarble.ne

ACOUSTIC BLUES DUO
“32-20”

Interessante duo acustico proveniente dalla Sicilia. Chitarra e National sono le armi di Carlo Pipitone, capaci di fondersi sapientemente con le armoniche di Antonio Covais. In questo Cd di presentazione quattro riproposizioni firmate Robert Johnson , Muddy Waters e Little Walter si legano alla personale “Once I had a girl”.

Per contatti : Carlo Pipitone Te. 091/6827599
E-mail : pipitone@irma.pa.cnr.it


FLIM FLAM BLUES
“Same”

Dietro la sigla Flim Flam Blues si nascondono i nomi della cantante Alice Reynolds e del chitarrista Stefano Bartalesi. Atmosfere acustiche per l’occasione rinforzate dal batterista Francesco Toesca. In rassegna “Proud Mary”, “For my lover”, “I feel so good” e “You don’t miss your water”.

Per contatti : Tel. 0571/659245
E-mail : r.alice@internetlibero.com

30 giugno

LURRIE BELL
"700 Blues"
(Delmark 700)

Lurrie Bell's biographies inevitably tell the story of a man on the edge of a tragic end. Too bad as the Blues scene desperately needs artists like Lurrie, whose previous excellent "Mercurial Son" broke new ground within a crew of self-appointed Blues revelations. If "Mercurial Son" may sound too
innovative, "700 Blues" is much more traditional as if, in a defiant mood, Bells wanted to reiterate his pure genius. The first tracks of "700 Blues" should unfailingly convince you that Bell is one of the greatest musicians around. Fascinating guitar work, possessed singing and the participation of two pillars like Saydak and Terson urge all serious Bluesheads to recognize
Lurrie's huge talent.(Luca Lupoli)

3 giugno

THE JIM MESI BAND
"Blues for Christopher"
(Just Duck Records JD97001)

The Portland Waterfront Blues Festival has always been a fertile ground for the Blues. The 1993 edition featured a number of talented acts like Duffy Bishop, Kelly Joe Phelps, Too Slim & the Taildraggers and the Jim Mesi Band.
Jim is no young SRV-Hollywood Fats wanna-be: he is a subtle yet awesome guitar ace traveling through various styles. In Blues for Christopher, traditionals like C.C. Rider and Too Tired, the introductory Short Guy
Shuffle, the tribute to the Hollywood Fats Band Red Headed Woman are engraved with great musical proficiency and creativity by Jim and his fine band. (Luca Lupoli)

L. BROOKS, LONG JOHN HUNTER and P. WALKER
"Lone star shootout"
Alligator 4866

French review "SOUL BAG" (despite the name, it deals with Blues mainly) ranked Lone Star Shootout best album of year 1999. It would be hard to disagree. Brooks, Hunter, Walker and their old buddy Erwin Charles, with the help of some distinguished guests like Marcia Ball, Derek O'Brein and the inescapable Mark Kazanoff, provide top-notch singing and guitar playing soaked in wet South atmosphere. Hunter's glassy guitar in "Alligators around my door", Charles' passionate approach to "Born in Louisiana" and Walker's singing in "I met the Blues in person" are alone worth the price of the ticket. You may not dig Brooks' joyful swamp-blues, but this album is indeed one of the best of the past decade. (Luca Lupoli)

15 marzo

SONNY RHODES
"Blue Diamond"
(Stony Plain SPCD 1257)

Texas bornEdward smith a.k.a Sonny Rhodes is back in town .A real Blues warrior, Sonny started making records in late fifties and worked hard finding his own audience: Once stabished it he kept his people close to his music giving the best of himself. This album show Sonny Rhodes unique lap steel plyaing at his best (and strong) compositions in years. Don't miss him next time he'll be around!

Stony Palin Records, Box 861, Edmonton, AB, canada T5J 2L8
website:www.stonyplainrecords.com

FAMILY STYLE
"Live Style"
(Blue Flame Records BFBL 003)

Qui il Popolo del blues trova pane per i suoi denti. Anzi, brioches. Ritmo indiavolato, ma anche lirismo nei brani slow. Marco Limidom chitarrista, Franco Limido alla voce e all'armonica sono anche autori, oltre che escutori di classici e anche questo è un merito non indifferente. Con loro Davide Bianchi al basso e Pablo Leoni alla batteria in registrazioni dal vivo a Torino, Pavia e Bergamo. (Michele Manzotti)

THE SOUL STIRRERS
"Live in concert"
(Crunco Records Gj-CD9502-2)

Abbiamo avuto la fortuna di ascoltarli dal vivo prima di avere in mano questo Cd, che non poteva non essere... dal vivo. Sì, perché i Soul Stirrers, marchio Gospel sulla scena da oltre 70 anni con continui
cambiamenti di formazione (oggi l'anima di questo gruppo è formata dai fratelli Dillard, Arthur e LeRoy Crume), sono un gruppo sul palcoscenico fa scintille. I brani, dai traditional come Amazing Grace a Lord, Remember Me di Sam Cooke, sono interpretati con una carica da lasciare senza fiato. La loro arma vincente è una capacità vocale straordinaria. Perché il gospel non si ascolti solo sotto l'albero. (Michele Manzotti)

THE BOMBERS
"Seventies Collections"
(Of Music-01)

Anni '70, non solo discoteca. Ma anche la musica delle sale da ballo non era poi tanto male in quegli anni. Per questo si può mescolare insieme Nutbush City Limits di Ike e Tina Turner, Lady Marmalade delle LaBelle con Rebel, Rebel di Bowie. Lo hanno fatto senza timori reverenziali The Bombers (Elena Brighi, Claudio Brighi, Ivan Brighi, Gianluca Smeraldi, Patrizio Pirone) che presentano sette brani. Il confronto con gli originali? Non è necessario perché in fondo i nostri se la cavano con molta professionalità per regalare 25 minuti di ascolto più che gradevole. (Michele Manzotti)

REJOCE!
THE OAKLAND INTERFAITH GOSPEL CHOIR
(Oigc03)

Ben 65 voci con 20 fedi religiose rappresentate. Un segno distintivo per un Gospel completamente stravolto rispetto ai canoni tradizionali. Dalla preghiera da ascoltare in raccoglimento alla gioia espressa in nuove versioni che si avvalgono anche di pianoforte, organo, basso e batteria. Le melodie tradizionali sono riarrangiate dal direttore del coro Terrance Kelly. Per chi ha un po' di confidenza con i brani di Natale del repertorio anglosassone consigliamo di ascoltarsi God rest ye, Merry Gentlemen, o We Three King, o ancora Away in a Manger. Resterà meravigliato.(Michele Manzotti)

SOULDRIVERS
"Live, Reharsals & Demos"
(Dinamo Rock, copia per collezionisti)

Un supergruppo. Così ci piace definire i Souldrivers, quartetto i cui componenti provengono da varie esperienze (Csi, Nomadi, Ligabue) per unirsi in una rivisitazione di classici soul e rock. Dalle nebbie della pianura
reggiana una dimostrazione di energia e professionalità. Voce e chitarra ritimic, chitarra, basso, batteria. Non serve nient'altro allo schema classico dei gruppi pop-rock per rileggersi Steve Miller, Stevie Wonder, i Doors, Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen, Peter Gabriel. Grandi tracce, ma perché riservarle ai collezionisti? Se in Italia si fanno questi prodotti, il terreno è fertile per venderli. (Michele Manzotti)


JIM CAMPILONGO -& The Ten Gallon Cats
"Heavy"
(BLUE HEN RECORDS BHE 4- CD)

Imagine Danny Gatton in the new millennium with a stellar band and a lot of imagination and you will have only a slightly partial idea of Jim Campilongo's talent. He reinvents himself every four bars and everything he plays it makes sense. it 's reassuring knowing that such a great musician is around even if 95% of the professional guitar player might be better to throw their own axe away.
"Heavy" is the latest in a four cd series on his own Blue Hen records. On This new album"Heavy", "Dagger Through my heart " with its "Pul Fiction"- oriented rap in Italian is particularly welcomed in our country of Pizzas and mandolinos. "Tiramisu" (track n.11) is a exciting tribute to italians' most excuisited dessert play with a late nite compassion feeling.
Go now and call Jim on my behalf and buy this album. You will thank him for such a great record and you will ask for more Campilongo !!!

Blue Hen Records Inc.
900 Chestnut Street n.302, San Francisco, CA 94109
phone / fax : 001 + 415 + 928 4704
e mail: info@bluehenrecords.com

CHOCOLATE ROLL BLUES
“Same”

Quintetto toscano che ha intrapreso un viaggio originale nel panorama dei blues erotici. Alla voce di Nadia Angilella sono affidati i quattro pezzi presenti nella cassetta. Particolare la parte introduttiva in italiano che facilita la comprensione del testo. Segue una buona interpretazione in doppia lingua ben sostenuta dal dinamico chitarrista Domenico Santagati.

Per contatti : 055/6532009

RUDY ROTTA BAND
“Blured”
(Acoustic Music Records)

Ennesima avventura del pluridecorato chitarrista veneto. Oltre al leader ed all’inossidabile hammondista Pippo Guarnera, la formazione si completa con una sezione ritmica nuova di zecca affidata alle cure del bassista Luca Nardi e del batterista Carmine Bloisi. Solido blues elettrico con sei composizioni originali e due riproposizioni.


THE BOMBERS
“Seventies collections”

Elena Brighi, Claudio “Bomber” Brighi e Patrizio Pirone sono i responsabili di questo viaggio a ritroso nel tempo. Dieci anni di musica per sette grandi successi che vanno da “Nutbush city limits” a “Rebel, rebel” passando per “Long train runnin’”, “Bring it on home to me”, “Superstition”,”Every 1’s a winner” e “Lady Marmalade”.

Per contatti : www.oldflorence.com

FRED DUNA & THE FULL OPTIONAL - "Got What It takes"
14 tracks of pure 100 % blues

I often wonder how this "swing" attitude exploded here Italy all of sudden !!! Until a couple of years nobody but the great Egidio "Juke "Ingala played this genre with style and understanding.
Right now the seed is fully exploited and band like Fred Duna & The Full Optional are not uncommon in the italian underground blues scene. They are the last in a row of tons of good unsigned band. Fred Duna and The Full Optional are skillfull musicians with good taste and a positive attitude towards the roots of the Blues.
This bunch of guys in their therties - this what the photo shows ! - offer 14 tracks with a less than average selections of blues from different sources and Riccardo Diomedi, their competent guitar player, is a name to watch.
Remeber folks: you read it first on Il popolo del blues! (E.D.P)

per contatti: fredduna@hotmail.com

THE BLUES FACTORY - "Live session ,99"

BLUES FOOLS : Fools In The Blues
(1998)

Band from Hungary with a very good understanding of the blues's lexicon at his second album. Matyas Pribojszki, harmonica wizard, put all his evident love for the blues in this band effort. Surely a man who deserves more for his solid and sincere approach to blues music.(E.D.P.)

per contatti: office@bluesfools.com
http://www.bluesfools.com

THE FAT CITY BAND: CRANK IT UP
(Iguanadon records IRR 3295-2)

Crank it Up", Fat City Band's second album is a good, honest to the bone, blues album with modern approach to the genre. The Fat City Band swings hot and delivers a high professional songs' set list which includes some believable original tunes.With a little more strength in composing Fat City Band can be a band to watch out for.(E.D.P.)

Per contatti: Fat Cat Artists, PO Box 284,Arlington MA 02476,USA
001 781 648 5846
FatCityBnd@aol.com
http://hometown.aol.com/fatcityband/

BLUE CHAMBER featuring Big John Dickerson: Arms Of The Blues
(Cannonball CBD 29104)

High powered horn driven band lead by 66 year old boy Big John Dickerson from Ohio, a man with a story to be told ( read liner notes, please!). As producer said after listening to them play teir set two times " go ahead, you guys got it all together". Exciting !(E.D.P.)

Per contatti: cd promotion + publicity : cv@christineVvitale.com

JUNKYARD MEN - KEEP ON WORKIN'
(Inside Memphis ISC-0505)

"Keepn on Working", Junkyard men's second album is a mix of down home style with an electric feel and a more contemporary blues style with a natural southern soul accent. Thanks to producer Jim Gaines the band develope a beautiful and intense own sound led by Billy Gibson's frantic harp playing. ( E.D.P)

Per contatti: cd promotion + publicity : cv@christinevitale.com

HOOK HERRERA - LIVE
(Mas i Mas Records 008 )

Great harp playing for a torrid live set by Spanish's most loved Hook Herrera, a man with a story to be told. A passionate recording and a strong
confirmation sign from the Growing barcelona 's blues scene. Don't miss Vicente" harmonica" Zumel blues radio hour on Radio P.I.C.A. (E.D.P)

per contatti : Mas i Mas Records, S.C.P. Pelayo,11 08001 Barcelona, Spain
fax 0034 3 318 96 84

OSCAR ABELLI - TEXAS SESSIONS
(Asbury Park - Crisman 2006)

Oscare Abelli is one the italian's finest blues drummer: inventive if sometime intrusive, humorous. In other words: he swings ! This Cd is the
story of his long staying in Texas. Keith Ferguson, John McEvey, Larry B. Mike, Clay Windham and Boxcars join Oscar in this low fi labour of love. (
E.D.P.)

per contatti: Asbury park,24/d 42019 Scandiano, Reggio emilia( Italia) tel / fax: 0039 522 982868 http://www.citynet.re.it/asbury
e mail: asbury.Park@citynet.re.it

MURALI CORYELL - 2120
(CZYZ Records CZ 39331 2)

Larry Coryell's son second album is the first issue on Marshall Chess's new label CZYZ records (read Chess).
Murali is a strong guitar playing and the whole album has the positive feel of a good friendly meeting between artists and producer. Though a strong one, "2120" does not shows a newer way to the blues but Murali 's strong potentiality.

Per contatti: CZYZ records 6 Tonisgah Road, Phoeniacia, NY 12464, USA
http://www.czyz.com