Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues "Roots and Branches - Songs of Little Walter" CD
One of the greatest blues harmonica players of our time, Billy Branch, has released his first album as a leader with his band, The Sons of Blues, on Alligator Records! The timeless music of blues harp genius Little Walter shines anew in the hands of Branch and his band!
Three-time Grammy-nominated Chicago blues harmonica master Billy Branch releases a new album with Sons of Blues, one of the world's best blues bands, which he has led for over 40 years. Branch and his band breathe new life into the well-known songs of Little Walter Jacobs, one of the most influential blues harmonica players of all time, blending elements of soul, funk and gospel. As the heir to the Chicago blues harmonica throne, Billy Branch is the perfect man to give Little Walter's music a new lease on life. On the closing track, Little Walter's daughter Marion Diaz shares a few anecdotes about life with her legendary father. Produced by Billy & Rosa Branch and longtime band pianist Ariyoshi "Ariyo" Sumito, this is more than just a tribute album, it's a must-listen for all blues fans!
■Track list
- 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. 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)
