I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, For The Record, by Pete Mills and it swings. Opening with title track, For The Record, Pete Mills on Tenor sax, Jon Eshelman on B3, Tom Davis on guitar and Zach Compston on drums get things moving. Mills rips loose on tenor laying down fluid lead before handing to Davis on guitar who is smooth as silk. Eshelman on B3 is strong with a fat tone and kicks it robust style. Swinging opener. Bird Lives is really hot with Davis and Mills cooking the melody. Mills takes the first solo and it really is smoking, held down by Compston and fattened up by Eshelman and Davis' guitar solo it bright and exciting. Eshelman lets the B3 roll and working in tandem with Compston he rolls. Excellent track. Laid back, Z is for Zadie features Mills cruising on sax and Eshelman on B3 with a real warm solo by Davis on guitar. Another kicker, Step On It, really moves with Mills hitting it right out of the gate. His soloing is tasty and enticing followed by Davis who really knows how to dig in. With tight punctuation by Compston and Eshelman, another strong track. Wrapping the release is Baby Simon, a simple ballad with a strong melody. Mills frames out the track and Eshelman gets in a warm slot on B3. Davis really articulates nicely in the quiet with tender, yet crisp solo lines. Very nice closer.
If you support live Blues acts, up and coming Blues talents and want to learn more about Blues news and Fathers of the Blues, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band! - ”LIKE”
For added exposure - Blues World Wide Group "LIKE"
No comments:
Post a Comment