This CD is a fine showcase for guitarist
Ronnie Earl, who is teamed with three members of the
Legendary Blues Band (pianist
Pinetop Perkins, bassist
Calvin Jones and drummer Willie "Big Eyes" Smith), plus organist
Bruce Katz. Although pianist
Perkins takes vocals on most of the songs and bassist
Jones sings on two of the numbers, nearly each selection has plenty of solo space for
Earl and
Perkins. Sticking exclusively to the blues at a variety of tempos, the fine program (which has superior instrumental playing that overshadows the personable vocals) should be of strong interest to both blues and jazz collectors. ~ Scott Yanow