2009-05-11
This looks like a greatest hits compilation but it’s actually a retrospective performed by a modern Chicago collective calling themselves The Living History Band. They’re joined by 4 of Chicago’s great blues traditionalists – harp masters Billy Boy Arnold and Billy Branch; and guitarists Lurrie Bell and John Primer. Extensive liners explain the significance of the honored artists, none of whom, it could be pointed out, were born north of the Mason-Dixon.VANESSA COLLIER
HEART ON THE LINE
Anthony Geraci and The Boston Blues All Stars
Fifty Shades Of Blue
Laurence Jones
Take Me High
JJ GREY & MOFRO
THE RIVER
John Latini
The Blues Just Makes Me Feel Good
NEW MOON JELLY ROLL FREEDOM ROCKERS
VOLUME ONE
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