The Best in the Blues Business!!
588759
Joe is simply the best.  You get a little of everything in this performance -- electric blues, acoustic blues, a good old rock anthem, and a little funk blues thrown in.  He is an amazing musician and performer.
1340584
This is a blues drenched album,, funky blues(Next time you see me) Bebop blues(Licks a-plenty,Groovin High, Blues for Wes) mixed with some beautiful renditions of some ballads where the wellknown "Old Folks" stands out.
I read an interview with Pete Bernstein in the "Just Jazz Guitar magazine" where he says that this recording was not planned at all. neither was there any rehearsel.. still there is no sign of anything else but a complete understanding of each other,, the blues "Licks a.plenty " is a good example of this where Rhyne and Bernstein swings in unison in a masterful way.
Again .. thanks to Gerry Teekens at Criss Cross for giving Rhyne the opportunity to record this and many other albums.. Mel Rhyne is a truly unique Hammond player who can be recognized instantly after only 1 bar...which to me indicates an artist that is true to what he hear inside. Much the same can be said about Pete Bernstein. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!
1362641
Lordy...this is SO outstanding!
For anyone who truly love the blues, this is a must.
Not only are the performances by King + Vaughan so excellent, the setting - the two of them on stools, casually talking, only make it better.
For myself, it made it much better than if those two had been on stage performing.
Stevie Ray's 'Texas Flood', and King's 'Stormy Monday' ALONE, make this worth buying.  Seriously
2944669
If you like the BLUES, you're gonna LOVE this!  I just got the CD/DVD pack and it's the best blues you'll find.  It's the only CD in my car now (I don't miss XM radio at all).  Dr. Wu' is Bryan Freeze & Jim Ashworth, two Texas writer/recording artists that have teamed up with the Buddy Whittington Band to bring us this live concert on CD & DVD.  All the players and singers blend well together and if you've never heard Buddy play guitar, you'd better keep your shoes on cause he'll knock your socks off!  The sound quality is unbelievably great for a live recording, and the video is top notch as well.  All-in-all, it's some mighty-fine entertainment at a great price.  You'll love it!
1787909
One of the best blues guitarists of my generation...this collection is seriously great!!! Why are British audiences better than American audiences?
1479924
This album is about as close as you can get to experiencing great Chicago-style blues without living in Chicago in the 70's. This album is great from start to finish! It makes the listener feel as if they are actually in a smoky low down and dirty Chicago blues bar. I like to grab a beer and sit back on the sofa and put this CD on and just jam out and enjoy.

The way the album sounds, it sounds like a typical Friday night at the blues club, no showboating, no crowd pandering, just SOLID solid licks and takin' care of business!!

Theres some variety, from "jammin'" type blues to slower type melodies. His guitar sound reminds me of Freddie King; a little high pitched and "dirty" sounding. I love this album! I highly recommend this cd to anyone who loves listening to live blues, and that Chicago-type sound. A great album! Worth buying new or used!! My second favorite live blues album.
327349
This is a great album, the train of good blues is back with Trevor Sewell! Trevor's voice is so warm ad authentic...an amazing collection of songs that will entertain you all the way!
503982
I love the Cajun blues-funk music of New Orleans, and these three septuagenarians can all claim to have been there to help start it all.  Eddie Bo plays a prototypical barrel house piano better than anyone alive.  Raful Neal in addition to his harp playing is also the father to Kenny Neal, a still unheralded yet great blues guitarist.  And Tabby Thomas, the "King of the Swamp Blues" is the owner of the famous Blues Box in Baton Rouge, a must-visit for any blues fan.  Tabby has helped many Louisiana musicians get started, including Tab Benoit who carries the Louisiana blues torch with pride. All three have classic blues voices and sing with energy and passion.

On this release, these three greats are joined by a bunch of younger very skilled Bayou musicians who serve up a bunch of funky, swampy, gritty blues that anyone can appreciate.  You gotta love 70 year-old-guys who can rock like these three.

In addition to the great playing that this CD captures, it also sounds great "sonically".  It's very clean, very straightforward blues, with a fine groove jumping out of your speakers.  This is a must for any blues collection.
2701572
Super Blues album  great musicianship , great stuff !!!! You won't be disappointed with this if you like Blues , crank it up !!
762300
This is one of the finest blues records of all time with the tastiest blues guitar you'll every hear from masters Al Kooper, Mike Bloomfield and Steve Stills--how could you miss?.  It also has 4 real decent bonus tracks with the Albert's Shuffle remix being absolutely PHAT.  You will love this disc and be totally inspired by it.  Buy it!
1297355
The power and intensity of the Blues.  What racial relations are capable of in terms of achieving a higher LEVEL -- the Brits are great but you cannot touch this.  Butter and Bloomers cut it on stage in Black Chicago with Muddy, Holwin Wolf, etc.  This is the Real dues paying Deal with members of Muddy's band joining Butter and getting paid better to deliver electric, soaring, heart breaking blues.
It don't get any better than this.
Buy this CD.
3480952
All I can say, is Buddy Whittington's playing in this program is nothing short of amazing.  His tone .... his style ....
Even Eric Clapton at many points in the show just has to stop and stare at Buddy Whittington's tone and playing.
Just goes to show you what a great player, playing with great folks, through a great amp (Dr. Z MAZ SR and Z-best 2x12 cabinet) can do.
A must for any blues fan, John Mayall fan, or guitar player wanting to hear things done RIGHT on the money.
2077238
A GREAT COLLECTION of artists!!! If you are a blues lover and you want a good time, this is the right album for you. I love every song, you can feel it right down to your bones!
1203512
Yes, Gary Moore fans, the blues best of CD you have been waiting patiently for has finally arrived... and it's NOT a CD-R!  Virgin has put out a whopper too, as the CD times in at just under 70 minutes and, if you are fast, the first pressing includes a 77 minute bonus disc of absolutely [fascinating] live stuff!  The material on the regular CD is all previously released from the After Hours, Ballad & Blues 1982-94, Blues Alive, Blues for Greeny, and Still Got the Blues albums offered by Virgin during his popularity heyday.  "Still Got the Blues" is in the better full version while both "Story of the Blues" and "Need Your Love So Bad" are the single edits. My one gripe is I wish they'd used the remaining eight minutes of space to include the long version of "The Loner". Then again, that would have made it a six-star CD!  Buy it, and BUY IT NOW!!!  Don't miss the first pressing live bonus CD! One listen and it's like a 77 minute full cardio workout of air guitaring!  It's not cheap, but it's well worth it!
4791910
Blues lovers, don't miss this!

14 classics from blues maestro played good and rough, his solos are lengthy and inventive and the supporting band is just amazing (though it won't be amazing anymore when you look at the names of the musicians). Except "Layla" (the first track where the soundman was sleeping and we could not hear J. Portnoy's harmonica and whole horn section), all tracks sound powerful. The picture quality is rather good (not excellent, but considering the age of the record (the gig was in 1996), it is OK), and the sound is recorded in stereo, 5.1 Dolby surround and 5.1 DTS.

Great concert and simply a must-have for all music lovers!

Well, EC definitely was wonderful that night!
2130378
I got the digital remaster from the UK along with East-West, and I have no regrets. The sound is far superior, and the price was actually less than if you bought both albums separately. For any big blues fans, these albums are as essential as Blues Breakers with Eric Clapton, Mayall's A Hard Road with Peter Green, Allman Brothers Filmore East, or Bloomfield / Kooper / Stills Super Sessions. For Blues sessions, this is one of the cream of the crop ones, and definately a must have. Just be sure to get the UK remastered ones. (I have no idea why the US hasn't done it yet, but I do know that the blues is really a big deal in the UK).
3331850
Ronnie Earl is one of the best blues guitarists alive. This is a fact. With his new realise I believe he has gained a place in the short list of the greatest of all time. After many all-instrumental albums, on this one half of the tunes feature a singer. With the help of his all time friends Kim Wilson and Greg Piccolo, sharing vocals duty, and the former Broadcaster bass player Rod Carey, Ronnie delivers a very strong album that should definitively place him at the very top of the list of the greatest blues artists of our time. This is a straight blues album with just few concessions to other styles. His playing has never been so sharp and focused, so clean and crispy, he makes every single note counts and his playing throughout the album is just unbelievable. His version of the Otis Rush? classic Double Trouble worth by itself the price of admission. It is however the whole album that stands out from the crowd, not a bad tune to be found, no a weakness to be spotted. On the CD?s notes Mr. Earl thanks and blesses lots of friends, I would just like to thank him with all my heart for all the fantastic sensations and the unbelievable feelings I always experience listening to his music. Thanks Ronnie, please carry on!