The album title sums it up - BLOOZ. And blues it is indeed! Brilliantly played by a guitarist, now with 16 albums to his name. Geissman, composed all 12 tracks and each have at least one name guest to add to the occasion without in any way detracting from the leader. That these include Randy Brecker, Tom Scott and Joe Bonamassa speaks volumes.
It's a splendid mix of, soulful grooves, rock and roll, jazz funk, rhythm and blues with maybe a touch of country and cajun but not enough to hurt.
Geissman proves to be a master of all of the above genres. He can swing, he can rock and he can play the blues - boy can he play them and play them he does but not without adding his own, shall we say?, reimagining.
The company is ace but, with so many guests involved it is impossible to give them all their due. However, Jim Cox on B3, Tom Scott's blues drenched tenor, and the one shot by Brecker are the absolute zenith.
Love it! Lance
Available via all the usual suspects.
No comments :
Post a Comment