Five Long Years: A Tribute to Carey Bell is a
clean, no-frills production that brings E sitting right
next to you for a very private performance. Stripped
of any pretence or excess baggage, this is
undiluted, straightforward, magnificent Blues.
clean, no-frills production that brings E sitting right
next to you for a very private performance. Stripped
of any pretence or excess baggage, this is
undiluted, straightforward, magnificent Blues.
Mississippi Reminiscence celebrates a departure
for this artist, setting the stage for yet another role
as he adds his own soulful and the unmistakable
"E" touch to Muddy Waters’ Long Distance Call
The 10-track Mississippi Reminiscence is by far the
most stark and deeply personal work of his career.
Songs like Graduation Day invite you to catch a
glimpse of his own inner self.
for this artist, setting the stage for yet another role
as he adds his own soulful and the unmistakable
"E" touch to Muddy Waters’ Long Distance Call
The 10-track Mississippi Reminiscence is by far the
most stark and deeply personal work of his career.
Songs like Graduation Day invite you to catch a
glimpse of his own inner self.
On Southern Style: Blues Sessions E plays the
lead and rhythm guitar tracks as well as the blues
harp and vocals. He is an artist who pushes the
vocal blues envelope, and in doing so, he may
have crossed the line into the land of
accompaniment. Here are 10 songs that truly
reveal the range of what he does best… using his
voice as an incredibly multi-faceted instrument to
create sounds and moods that penetrate the
deepest layers of your soul.
lead and rhythm guitar tracks as well as the blues
harp and vocals. He is an artist who pushes the
vocal blues envelope, and in doing so, he may
have crossed the line into the land of
accompaniment. Here are 10 songs that truly
reveal the range of what he does best… using his
voice as an incredibly multi-faceted instrument to
create sounds and moods that penetrate the
deepest layers of your soul.
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Blues... A Healer, released in early February 2007,
takes E’s Blues and soulfully marches it into genre-
blurring territory, fusing rock, funk, soul, and singer-
songwriter aesthetics into a sound that is
mind-bending and booty-shaking.
Sensual, literate, explosive, and ground breaking,
his artistry keeps evolving. His adventurous
re-inventions, bold experimentation, stellar
instrumental and composing skills have placed him
high in the pantheon of all-time blues players.
takes E’s Blues and soulfully marches it into genre-
blurring territory, fusing rock, funk, soul, and singer-
songwriter aesthetics into a sound that is
mind-bending and booty-shaking.
Sensual, literate, explosive, and ground breaking,
his artistry keeps evolving. His adventurous
re-inventions, bold experimentation, stellar
instrumental and composing skills have placed him
high in the pantheon of all-time blues players.
Born in 1948 and now in his third decade as a professional performing
artist, E continues to nurture his passion for the Blues. This timeless genre
is rooted in his psyche and his earliest memories of performing take him
back to the age of four when he would sing at his grandmother’s kitchen
table. Sometimes, he would perform solo, and she would toss a few coins
at him in appreciation. And sometimes, they would hum and sing gospel
tunes as a duet. Growing up in New York, he discovered his purpose and
embraced the Blues with style, substance and integrity. At the age of 13,
he was drawn to the sounds of Acoustic Blues, and got his first harmonica
when he discovered Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. In the 70s, 80s
and 90s, he developed his singer/songwriting talents, as well as an
aptitude for playing other instruments beautifully… His speciality was the
blues harp. He established himself as a ground-breaking, harmonica
artist, E continues to nurture his passion for the Blues. This timeless genre
is rooted in his psyche and his earliest memories of performing take him
back to the age of four when he would sing at his grandmother’s kitchen
table. Sometimes, he would perform solo, and she would toss a few coins
at him in appreciation. And sometimes, they would hum and sing gospel
tunes as a duet. Growing up in New York, he discovered his purpose and
embraced the Blues with style, substance and integrity. At the age of 13,
he was drawn to the sounds of Acoustic Blues, and got his first harmonica
when he discovered Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. In the 70s, 80s
and 90s, he developed his singer/songwriting talents, as well as an
aptitude for playing other instruments beautifully… His speciality was the
blues harp. He established himself as a ground-breaking, harmonica
player, and became a percussionist with Hodges, James and Smith (back in the early 70s) as well as a studio
musician with Bolic Sound Studios, playing behind Ike and Tina Turner. He also played percussions on Sussex
Records with Bobbi Hall behind Bill Withers. In the 80s, he moved to Chicago where he played with the likes of John
Prine, Jo Mapes, and Joseph Jarman.
Whilst family and other commitments would interrupt his career, E always returned to his roots in blues and 2000
saw the release of his second album, The First Time Out, an extraordinary recording that was an eclectic mix of ten
original compositions comprising of Blues, R&B, Jazz, Delta and Gospel. It revealed just how well E could push the
boundaries of traditional Blues, and transcend the Urban Blues idiom.
E RE-INVENTS HIMSELF
It’s worth mentioning here that when E laid down an acoustic guitar track on Talkin’ To The Air... (on the Southern
Style: Blues Sessions album) he hadn't taken his guitar out of the box for over 20 years. He laid down another
track for Yellow Dress (a song inspired by the love between his grandparents), and found that he had “come
home” to his acoustic guitar, practising every day for sometimes up to fourteen hours. In 2002, E hit his stride,
adding his exceptional harmonica skills and powerful vocals to the mix. He delivers charismatic, compelling, and
passionate performances that are charged with emotion and filled with his authentic signature style. Always
experimenting with new sounds, he sometimes makes bold, daring renditions of obscure tunes of legendary icons
such as Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker, adding his unique spin to them. This
songwriter has evolved into an eclectic and captivating storyteller through Acoustic Blues, revealing a profound
understanding of where this music comes from and why it stands the test of time.
2006 was a creative year for E, what with three albums released and building his own record label, Black Owl Music.
Southern Style: Blues Sessions showcases the range of his vocals, using his voice as an incredibly multi-faceted
instrument to create sounds and moods that are distinctly innovative and truly inspiring. Mississippi Reminiscence
is the most personal of his work, and Five Long Years: A Tribute to Carey Bell has been hailed as sheer
unadulterated blues.
E now performs exclusively as a solo acoustic artist touring throughout the United States and Europe, appearing in
blues, jazz clubs, coffee houses, house concerts, theatres, and festivals.
musician with Bolic Sound Studios, playing behind Ike and Tina Turner. He also played percussions on Sussex
Records with Bobbi Hall behind Bill Withers. In the 80s, he moved to Chicago where he played with the likes of John
Prine, Jo Mapes, and Joseph Jarman.
Whilst family and other commitments would interrupt his career, E always returned to his roots in blues and 2000
saw the release of his second album, The First Time Out, an extraordinary recording that was an eclectic mix of ten
original compositions comprising of Blues, R&B, Jazz, Delta and Gospel. It revealed just how well E could push the
boundaries of traditional Blues, and transcend the Urban Blues idiom.
E RE-INVENTS HIMSELF
It’s worth mentioning here that when E laid down an acoustic guitar track on Talkin’ To The Air... (on the Southern
Style: Blues Sessions album) he hadn't taken his guitar out of the box for over 20 years. He laid down another
track for Yellow Dress (a song inspired by the love between his grandparents), and found that he had “come
home” to his acoustic guitar, practising every day for sometimes up to fourteen hours. In 2002, E hit his stride,
adding his exceptional harmonica skills and powerful vocals to the mix. He delivers charismatic, compelling, and
passionate performances that are charged with emotion and filled with his authentic signature style. Always
experimenting with new sounds, he sometimes makes bold, daring renditions of obscure tunes of legendary icons
such as Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker, adding his unique spin to them. This
songwriter has evolved into an eclectic and captivating storyteller through Acoustic Blues, revealing a profound
understanding of where this music comes from and why it stands the test of time.
2006 was a creative year for E, what with three albums released and building his own record label, Black Owl Music.
Southern Style: Blues Sessions showcases the range of his vocals, using his voice as an incredibly multi-faceted
instrument to create sounds and moods that are distinctly innovative and truly inspiring. Mississippi Reminiscence
is the most personal of his work, and Five Long Years: A Tribute to Carey Bell has been hailed as sheer
unadulterated blues.
E now performs exclusively as a solo acoustic artist touring throughout the United States and Europe, appearing in
blues, jazz clubs, coffee houses, house concerts, theatres, and festivals.
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