2008年度グラミー賞で『Pinetop Perkins On The 88's - Live In Chicago』がBest Traditional Blues Album賞を受賞したブルースの巨匠ピアニスト&シンガーのパイントップ・パーキンスの2008年作。グラミー受賞後の最初の作品となる本作は95歳を迎えるパイントップを記念して贈る豪華な内容。ゲストにエリック・クラプトン、B.B.キング、ジミー・ヴォーン等を迎え、ますますパワフルな演奏を聴かせてくれています。
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Living Blues (p.75) - "It's a living testament to the staying power of the blues and the rejuvenating effect that boogie woogie blues piano has on the spirit."|
Rovi
It's remarkable enough that Pinetop Perkins released PINETOP PERKINS & FRIENDS mere weeks before his 95th birthday, but that the session is full of sensational playing and vital blues spirit is nothing short of miraculous. Perkins's vigor on the 88s defies the years; he sounds like a man half his age as he churns out blues classics such as "Got My Mojo Workin'" and "Sweet Home Chicago". To be sure, Perkins gets assistance from some heavy friends: B.B. King lends his stinging guitar, as do Eric Clapton and Jimmie Vaughan, alongside a host of other well-polished session men. With this 2008 release, Perkins proves that he doesn't intend to burn out or fade away, but to keep on rocking all night.|
Rovi