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thoughts and comments with other visitors to the BOM Website.
Your comments are a welcomed and important part to the
success of the music.
Thank you in advance for your time and kind consideration.
Soulful ideas
Reviewer: Mark Clayson
For years vocalist-guitarist-harp player E has been bringing new
lifeblood to the blues via his dual knockout talents. And while
his later recordings reveal a consistently maturing artist, this
2006 debut album shows that the New York native had the goods
right from the get-go. E sings with honesty, subtlety, and
persuasion while playing the guitar and harp with head-shaking
authority, both as accompanist--he offers amazing asides in
between vocal phrases--and as an absolutely A-one improviser.
Indeed, it is remarkable to hear him weave his gifts into a
wondrous whole. E presents one winner after another. "Yellow
Dress" is typical, a selection where it is all but impossible
not to tap your foot. After a nicely enunciated vocal--he slides
into phrases much like John Lee Hooker--the guitar and harp
cooks in his own personal style, playing soulful ideas that fall
easily on the ear, underwritten by his rock-solid feel for time.
"Talking To The Air" is another example of E's ability to sing
and heat things up a with a nonstop groove. "If I'd Known" is
slower and features a deeply bluesy vocal; "It Ain't Been Easy"
is equally sultry. The classic ballad "Just The Two of Us" finds
him singing with intimacy and playing with a caressing touch. A
very impressive start for a very impressive artist.
Reviewer: Mark Clayson
For years vocalist-guitarist-harp player E has been bringing new
lifeblood to the blues via his dual knockout talents. And while
his later recordings reveal a consistently maturing artist, this
2006 debut album shows that the New York native had the goods
right from the get-go. E sings with honesty, subtlety, and
persuasion while playing the guitar and harp with head-shaking
authority, both as accompanist--he offers amazing asides in
between vocal phrases--and as an absolutely A-one improviser.
Indeed, it is remarkable to hear him weave his gifts into a
wondrous whole. E presents one winner after another. "Yellow
Dress" is typical, a selection where it is all but impossible
not to tap your foot. After a nicely enunciated vocal--he slides
into phrases much like John Lee Hooker--the guitar and harp
cooks in his own personal style, playing soulful ideas that fall
easily on the ear, underwritten by his rock-solid feel for time.
"Talking To The Air" is another example of E's ability to sing
and heat things up a with a nonstop groove. "If I'd Known" is
slower and features a deeply bluesy vocal; "It Ain't Been Easy"
is equally sultry. The classic ballad "Just The Two of Us" finds
him singing with intimacy and playing with a caressing touch. A
very impressive start for a very impressive artist.
Refreshing to Hear A new Approach
Reviewer: Casey, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Vocalist/guitarist/harp player E breaks new ground interpreting
classic blues standards by Howlin' Wolf, Ray Charles, and Nina
Simone, as well as compositions by himself. E's guitar-harp credits
comes through loudly and clearly on his Ray Charles-styled version
of "Georgia On My Mind".
Reviewer: Casey, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Vocalist/guitarist/harp player E breaks new ground interpreting
classic blues standards by Howlin' Wolf, Ray Charles, and Nina
Simone, as well as compositions by himself. E's guitar-harp credits
comes through loudly and clearly on his Ray Charles-styled version
of "Georgia On My Mind".
Nice to hear the blues done like it used to be
Reviewer: Angel, Buenos Aires, Argentina
FIVE LONG YEARS: A TRIBUTE TO CAREY BELL is an 10-song
collection that captures the New York-born bluesman in full
swing, and at the top of his game. It could also be called his
strongest, most cohesive release to date. E--for the few still
unknowing--is the 58-year old sensation whose sultry,
heavy-hitting vocals and strikingly guitar and harp-playing has
helped him transcend barriers of genre to become a popular
artist of the first order who has carved himself a permanent
position at the top of the blues charts. In songs, mood, and
delivery, FIVE LONG YEARS reveals E's personal ardor for that
golden era of song-making, when Muddy Waters, Howlin', and
(especially) Carey Bell were in their prime. It's musical
territory that E has often explored, but this album was
certainly not a case of simply repeating past formulas --
inspiration was kept on an edge, unhindered by the studio
environment.
Reviewer: Angel, Buenos Aires, Argentina
FIVE LONG YEARS: A TRIBUTE TO CAREY BELL is an 10-song
collection that captures the New York-born bluesman in full
swing, and at the top of his game. It could also be called his
strongest, most cohesive release to date. E--for the few still
unknowing--is the 58-year old sensation whose sultry,
heavy-hitting vocals and strikingly guitar and harp-playing has
helped him transcend barriers of genre to become a popular
artist of the first order who has carved himself a permanent
position at the top of the blues charts. In songs, mood, and
delivery, FIVE LONG YEARS reveals E's personal ardor for that
golden era of song-making, when Muddy Waters, Howlin', and
(especially) Carey Bell were in their prime. It's musical
territory that E has often explored, but this album was
certainly not a case of simply repeating past formulas --
inspiration was kept on an edge, unhindered by the studio
environment.
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Southern Style: Blues Sessions
Southern Style: Blues Sessions
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- Yellow Dress Listen
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Mississippi Reminiscence
Mississippi Reminiscence
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Five Long Years: A Tribute to Carey Bell
Five Long Years: A Tribute to Carey Bell
Sumpthin' Cookin'
Reviewer: Whitton
AWE yes! Enjoyed all your yummy tunes E.. "Daddy's Girl" was my
favorite. It's a good taking a nap, laying in the sun.. like a cat
would.. and the wind slightly blowing through the trees.. Thanks
again.
Reviewer: Whitton
AWE yes! Enjoyed all your yummy tunes E.. "Daddy's Girl" was my
favorite. It's a good taking a nap, laying in the sun.. like a cat
would.. and the wind slightly blowing through the trees.. Thanks
again.
Mesmerising stuff!!!
Reviewer: Patse Hemsley, United Kingdom
When I saw Voodoo Child listed on this album, I groaned, thinking
that there are some songs that really should be left alone, and
Hendrix's "Voodoo Child" is one of them. It's sacred to me... at
least it was until I heard E's rendition which stopped me in my
tracks, and reminded me that E doesn't do "shoulds". His version
is softer yet darker, more shadowy and powerful, and sneaks up
on you to prise both mind and heart open. Like the other tracks
on this album, his blues harp and voice keeps you coming back for
more.
Reviewer: Patse Hemsley, United Kingdom
When I saw Voodoo Child listed on this album, I groaned, thinking
that there are some songs that really should be left alone, and
Hendrix's "Voodoo Child" is one of them. It's sacred to me... at
least it was until I heard E's rendition which stopped me in my
tracks, and reminded me that E doesn't do "shoulds". His version
is softer yet darker, more shadowy and powerful, and sneaks up
on you to prise both mind and heart open. Like the other tracks
on this album, his blues harp and voice keeps you coming back for
more.
The world needs more of this richness in it’s music.
Reviewer: Zosar Music/S.M., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Mississippi Reminiscence is a collection of quality material
performed with raw honesty. E’s Rendition of “Long Distance
Call,” starts with a guitar intro that is played skillfully with his
innermost emotions, it’s followed by his majestic storytelling
vocals. E’s work is pure artistry. The world needs more of this
richness in it’s music.
Reviewer: Zosar Music/S.M., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Mississippi Reminiscence is a collection of quality material
performed with raw honesty. E’s Rendition of “Long Distance
Call,” starts with a guitar intro that is played skillfully with his
innermost emotions, it’s followed by his majestic storytelling
vocals. E’s work is pure artistry. The world needs more of this
richness in it’s music.
Keep producing your wonderful music!
Reviewer: Peter Scott, All Record Labels, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan, Canada
Reviewer: Peter Scott, All Record Labels, Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan, Canada
Back to Basics at its Best!
Reviewer: Kiku, Trumpet Player for Beyonce', New York, New York
Sometimes you just want to keep it real. E always does... with his
un-altered instruments and vocals as they came into this world.
Beautiful and heartfelt, his soul oozes out in all directions and you
can't help but feel happiness, pain, heartbreak, and bliss. Close
your eyes and remember why you loved music in the first place.
Reviewer: Kiku, Trumpet Player for Beyonce', New York, New York
Sometimes you just want to keep it real. E always does... with his
un-altered instruments and vocals as they came into this world.
Beautiful and heartfelt, his soul oozes out in all directions and you
can't help but feel happiness, pain, heartbreak, and bliss. Close
your eyes and remember why you loved music in the first place.
A man and his guitar
Reviewer: KIAC Internet Radio
It doesn't get any bluesier than that! E does an excellent job..
Reviewer: KIAC Internet Radio
It doesn't get any bluesier than that! E does an excellent job..
Yellow Dress
Reviewer: Bare Thread II
... look around and your sure to see a "Yellow Dress" on the
thread ...
Reviewer: Bare Thread II
... look around and your sure to see a "Yellow Dress" on the
thread ...
A man and his guitar
Reviewer: SqurlyMurly Favorites
It doesn't get any bluesier than that! E does an excellent job.
Reviewer: SqurlyMurly Favorites
It doesn't get any bluesier than that! E does an excellent job.
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