Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues - Roots And Branches: The Songs Of Little Walter - Japan CD

Credits:

Billy Branch & The Sons Of Blues

Description:

Chicago blues harmonica master Billy Branch tackles the music of blues harp innovator Little Walter head-on in this new album! Little Walter's timeless music takes on a new brilliance in the hands of Branch and his band! This new album is the first release on Alligator by three-time Grammy-nominated Chicago blues harmonica master Billy Branch. Branch and his band, The Sons of Blues, blend soul, funk, and gospel elements with famous tunes by Little Walter Jacobs, one of the primary architects of the Chicago blues sound and one of the most influential blues harmonica players of all time. and breathe new life into the famous songs of one of the most influential blues harmonica players of all time, Little Walter Jacobs. As the heir to the Chicago blues harmonica throne, there is no doubt that Billy Branch is the best choice to give Little Walter's music a new sparkle. At the end of the album, Little Walter's daughter Marion Diaz shares an anecdote about her legendary father (transcription & bilingual translation included).Produced by Billy & Rosa Branch and the band's longtime pianist Sumito "Ariyo" Ariyoshi. More than just a tribute album, this is a must-listen for all blues fans!

Tracklisting:

1. NOBODY BUT YOU
2. MELLOW DOWN EASY
3. ROLLER COASTER
4. BLUE AND LONESOME
5. HATE TO SEE YOU GO
6. MY BABE
7. JUKE
8. LAST NIGHT
9. JUST YOUR FOOL/KEY TO THE HIGHWAY
10. BOOM BOOM OUT GO THE LIGHTS
11. IT'S TOO LATE BROTHER
12. ONE MORE CHANCE WITH YOU
13. YOU?RE SO FINE
14. BLUES WITH A FEELING
15. REMEMBERING LITTLE WALTER BY MARION DIAZ (LITTLE WALTER'S DAUGHTER)