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  | ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND ~ LIVE AT THE ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL
EPIC 510100 (Barcode: 5099751010029) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
Recorded just a few months (July 1970) before the legendary Fillmore gig, this is the Allman Brothers BandFind albums by this artist at the peak of their powers, playing their hearts out. Amazingly these two sets remained unreleased for such a long time, as in retrospect they rival the legendary Fillmore recordings both in sound and material quality. As a bonus, the almost half hour long Mountain Jam features a third guitarist - one Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist - which turnes this piece into an anthem of 1970`s guitar rock at its best. Absolutely essential not only for Allmans` fans, but in memoriam of the great times that are gone forever!
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  | STONEY CURTIS BAND ~ ACID BLUES EXPERIENCE
PROVOGUE 7160 (Barcode: 8712725716020) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 2005 Released: 2005
Although completely anonymous, Stoney CurtisFind albums by this artist and his power trio (Colby SmithFind albums by this artist – bass and Charles Glover IIFind albums by this artist – drums) play a nock-out Blues-Rock set on this (apparently) debut album. All the music is original, but based on the 1970’s classics of the genre with Jimmy HendrixFind albums by this artist and Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist as immediate associations. The guitar work is absolutely stunning, twisting and screaming the blues in ways previously attempted only by the very best guitar players. The retro psychedelic sound fits this music perfectly and if I didn’t know better I would swear this was a lost treasure from the past. I realize it is almost impossible to convince people to try unknown artists, but this one truly deserves to be discovered and ignoring it would be a (musical) crime. I hope you will dare (and later send me a thank you note, as usual).
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  | RORY GALLAGHER ~ IRISH TOUR `74 (40TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION)
SONY 888750048820 (Barcode: 888750048820) ~ IRELAND ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 1973 - 1974 Released: 2014
This is a monumental reissue project, which expands the original double LP live album by the Irish Blues-Rock guitarist / vocalist Rory GallagherFind albums by this artist into a Box Set with seven CDs and one DVD. The material was recorded during the last days of December 1973 and early January 1974 during Gallagher´s tour of Ireland (including Northern Ireland). The DVD presents the spectacular documentary film made by the British film director Tony PalmerFind albums by this artist (who specializes in music documentaries) made during this tour. Gallagher´s group during this tour included pianist Lou MartinFind albums by this artist, bassist Gerry McAvoyFind albums by this artist and drummer Rod De`AthFind albums by this artist.
In spite of Gallagher´s idol status in the 1970s, his invaluable contributions to Blues and Rock legacy are today sadly almost forgotten. On stage Gallagher was a force of Nature and his incredible inventiveness and pure magic he managed to produce on his guitar were absolutely colossal. He definitely belongs to the very elite of white Blues guitarist, which also includes Mike BloomfieldFind albums by this artist, Eric ClaptonFind albums by this artist, Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist, Duane AllmanFind albums by this artist, Peter GreenFind albums by this artist and a handful of others. The whole issue of white Blues guitarists excelling in music which has its cradle in the Afro-American cultural legacy is quite fascinating and Gallagher is an extraordinary example how this legacy, which he learned from the very early age was transformed by him into a completely new level due to his talent of combining virtuosity, improvisation and complexity.
Since these live shows were recorded only a few days apart from each other, they include quite similar set lists, which of course results in a certain amount of repetition as far as the material is concerned. The beauty of this set is, that each and every performance of the same tune present on these albums is so different from any other that the repetition is not only most welcome, but also extremely educational.
These recordings are also a superb example of the spirit of music that was present on stage during the Golden Age, when charismatic and totally dedicated performers were Gods. It was all about music and all the rest (mostly money) was completely secondary. These raw performances had no element of staging or decoration and the only thing that mattered was how well everybody played. These days are sadly utterly gone.
This Box Set is a great example of how to make Box Sets work. It includes brilliant top quality material, minimizes the packaging (and subsequently the price) to bare minimum and does not deal with fads and fashions of superfluous sound technologies. This is pure Gold from start to finish, exactly as it was forty plus years ago and it is here to stay forever. Of course this is absolutely essential for all Blues fans everywhere on this globe, a capsule of frozen greatness for us to recollect and for the younger generations to discover. Essential I said? Way beyond essential it is!
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  | AL KOOPER / SHUGGIE OTIS ~ KOOPER SESSION
ACADIA 8135 (Barcode: 805772813526) ~ USA ~ Blues
Recorded: 1969 Released: 2007
This is the last album in the series of recordings made in the late 1960s by keyboardist / producer Al KooperFind albums by this artist with some of the greatest guitar players (mostly Blues oriented) like Mike BloomfieldFind albums by this artist, Stephen StillsFind albums by this artist, Carlos SantanaFind albums by this artist and Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist under the umbrella of the "Super SessionFind albums with this title" format, which allowed for a loosely defined jam session environment with a lot of on-the-spot improvised music to be recorded. This album features the talents of the Blues guitar prodigy Shuggie OtisFind albums by this artist, who was barely 15 years old at the time of this recording (son of Blues legend Johnny OtisFind albums by this artist). As usual for these sessions, Kooper assembled a rhythm session of seasoned studio musicians to accompany him and Otis. The session was divided into two parts, with one LP side containing more structured songs and the other lengthy jams, which allow Otis to play his heart out and display his guitar artistry at full. In retrospect this music lost nothing of its freshness and power, hitting the right notes time and again and for electric Blues fans this is still some of the best stuff ever recorded. Kooper´s magic touch just couldn´t go wrong and he kept the Blues flame burning. This is a great piece of music history and a much appreciated reissue of an album, which was lost for many years in the vaults.
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  | STEVE RAY VAUGHAN / DOUBLE TROUBLE ~ THE COMPLETE EPIC RECORDINGS COLLECTION
EPIC 888430914223 (Barcode: 888430914223) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 1980 - 1989 Released: 2014
This wonderful Box Set collects all the recordings made by American guitarist / vocalist / songwriter Steve Ray VaughanFind albums by this artist and his band Double TroubleFind albums by this artist, recorded for the EpicFind albums on this label label. It includes the four studio albums they recorded and a plethora of live material recorded between 1980 and 1989. Remastered, repackaged in original albums mini sleeves and expanded, this is an absolute must to every Blues-Rock enthusiast on this planet and an iconic statement of 20th Century American Culture.
Steve Ray Vaughan passed briefly trough our sky, dazzling like a comet and burning intensely, moving out of sight way too quickly. He completely shook the stagnant American Blues and Blues-Rock scene, quickly becoming the top Blues guitarist of the 1980s. The tragic accident in 1990, which claimed his life, was a terrible blow and a tragedy for the genre, which never truly recovered to this very day. In many ways Vaughan was the last of the great Blues-Rock heroes, who spearheaded the scene since the 1960s, and firmly belongs to the Pantheon of such Blues guitar luminaries like Eric ClaptonFind albums by this artist, Peter GreenFind albums by this artist, Jimmy HendrixFind albums by this artist and Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist.
Blues always was a music based on deep feeling rather than virtuosic proficiency, but Vaughan combined these two, personalizing the "perfect" Blues player. His guitar work especially that heard on the so called "slow" Blues pieces is simply unparalleled. Blues is also meant to be played live, as is most of the material included here, which makes it an authentic document of what he played on stage and spontaneously created in front of the listeners.
Personally I´m less thrilled with Vaughan´s ability to perfectly impersonate Jimmy Hendrix; I believe the Hendrix pieces were simply a means to get a wider attention from the audiences. But of course those were a minor chapter of his total output and the enormous wealth of his original material and personal interpretations of classic Blues songs stand out and form a proud legacy, which is everlasting.
Considering the fact that Blues influenced and in many respects conceived not only Jazz but also large parts of Rock and Pop, it deserves to be remembered and cherished. Listening to the music included in this Box Set is an excellent way to do just that. It is essential Blues-Rock heritage and no serious record collection should miss it this among its components. Blues heaven indeed!
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  | MUDDY WATERS ~ HARD AGAIN (EXPANDED EDITION)
EPIC 515161 (Barcode: 5099751516125) ~ USA ~ Blues
Recorded: 1976 Released: 2004
By the end of the 1970s Blues Emperor Muddy WatersFind albums by this artist, the man who modernized and reinvented the Blues decades earlier by composing numerous of the genre´s standards performed the world over, decided to revitalize his sound, his band and his career. The meeting between Waters and his admirer, Texan guitar virtuoso Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist, led to a successful cooperation, which lasted for several years. Winter joined the Waters band and became his producer, creating a series of incredible electric Blues albums, which rank among the best material ever recorded, of which this is the first. The cooperation proved extremely fruitful to both Waters and Winter, as both benefited from each other strength: Waters finally had a superb backup band, which was the best vehicle for his incredible compositions and Winter found the ideal setting to play the music he always loved with plenty of space to express his immense talent. Apart from Waters and Winter the band included also the great harmonica player James CottonFind albums by this artist, pianist Pinetop PerkinsFind albums by this artist, second guitarist Bob MargolinFind albums by this artist, bassist Charles CalmeseFind albums by this artist and drummer Willie SmithFind albums by this artist. This is a true classic Blues album by any standard, alive and kicking as if it was recorded yesterday, with everything any lover of the genre should enjoy: great tunes, superb vocals and incredible guitar work – in short a must!
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  | MUDDY WATERS ~ I`M READY (EXPANDED EDITION)
EPIC 515162 (Barcode: 5099751516224) ~ USA ~ Blues
Recorded: 1977 Released: 2004
By the end of the 1970s Blues Emperor Muddy WatersFind albums by this artist, the man who modernized and reinvented the Blues decades earlier by composing numerous of the genre´s standards performed the world over, decided to revitalize his sound, his band and his career. The meeting between Waters and his admirer, Texan guitar virtuoso Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist, led to a successful cooperation, which lasted for several years. Winter joined the Waters band and became his producer, creating a series of incredible electric Blues albums, which rank among the best material ever recorded, of which this is the second. The cooperation proved extremely fruitful to both Waters and Winter, as both benefited from each other strength: Waters finally had a superb backup band, which was the best vehicle for his incredible compositions and Winter found the ideal setting to play the music he always loved with plenty of space to express his immense talent. Apart from Waters and Winter the band included also harmonica players Jerry PortnoyFind albums by this artist and Big Walter HortonFind albums by this artist, pianist Pinetop PerkinsFind albums by this artist, additional guitarist Jimmy RogersFind albums by this artist, bassist Bob MargolinFind albums by this artist and drummer Willie SmithFind albums by this artist. This is a true classic Blues album by any standard, alive and kicking as if it was recorded yesterday, with everything any lover of the genre should enjoy: great tunes, superb vocals and incredible guitar work – in short a must!
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  | MUDDY WATERS / JOHNNY WINTER / JAMES COTTON ~ BREAKIN` IT UP, BREAKIN` IT DOWN
EPIC 07283 (Barcode: 886970728324) ~ USA ~ Blues
Recorded: 1977 Released: 2007
This wonderful, never before released live recording documents the tour, which was organized in support of the comeback Grammy Award winning Muddy Waters’ album Hard AgainFind albums with this title. It features the same musicians that participated in the recording of the album and puts the three blues Giants together on one stage. They all do what they know best: Muddy WatersFind albums by this artist plays guitar and sings with a great voice, Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist plays some wonderful solos and sings and James CottonFind albums by this artist plays his harmonica and sings. The vocals are divided more or less equally between the three of them, which of course is great as we get to hear them all, each at his best. The supporting band is also excellent and includes some of the best veteran musicians: Bob MargolinFind albums by this artist (guitar), Pinetop PerkinsFind albums by this artist (piano), Willie SmithFind albums by this artist (drums) and Charles CalmeseFind albums by this artist (bass). This is superb electric blues, as raw, authentic and enjoyable as it ever gets. I can’t think of a blues fan, which would like to miss this album in his collection. Warmly recommended!
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  | JOHNNY WINTER ~ AND
COLUMBIA 472769 (Barcode: 5099747276927) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 1970 Released: 2001
3rd album, which was recorded by a new band Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist formed with ex-McCoysFind albums by this artist members, including the guitarist / singer / songwriter Rick DerringerFind albums by this artist, who was to be Winter’s associate for many years. The new quartet had a rockier sound, based on guitar and vocal duets. Still strongly rooted in the blues legacy, this is one of the strongest examples of early Southern Rock (see Allman Brothers BandFind albums by this artist). Derringer contributes some notable songs, which are rockier than the traditional Winter material and the bland of tunes works perfectly. Winter’s guitar pyrotechnics are of course the highlight time after time, but the entire album is just a superb trip down the memory lane, when everything just sounded right. Edgar WinterFind albums by this artist, Johnny’s brother and future band member helped with the excellent production. Just listen to the track “Nothing Left”, where Winter plays in similar fashion to Jimmy HendrixFind albums by this artist, in order to appreciate his guitar playing skills. As excellent as this album is, it was to be overshadowed by the bands live performances of some of these songs captured on the next album.
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  | JOHNNY WINTER ~ AND / AND LIVE
BGO 610 (Barcode: 5017261206107) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 1970 - 1971 Released: 2004
3rd album, which was recorded by a new band AndFind albums by this artist Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist formed with ex-McCoysFind albums by this artist members, including the guitarist / singer / songwriter Rick DerringerFind albums by this artist, who was to be Winter’s associate for many years. The new quartet had a rockier sound, based on guitar and vocal duets. Still strongly rooted in the blues legacy, this is one of the strongest examples of early Southern Rock (see Allman Brothers BandFind albums by this artist). Derringer contributes some notable songs, which are rockier than the traditional Winter material and the bland of tunes works perfectly. Winter’s guitar pyrotechnics are of course the highlight time after time, but the entire album is just a superb trip down the memory lane, when everything just sounded right. Edgar WinterFind albums by this artist, Johnny’s brother and future band member helped with the excellent production. Just listen to the track “Nothing Left”, where Winter plays in similar fashion to Jimmy HendrixFind albums by this artist, in order to appreciate his guitar playing skills. As excellent as this album is, it was to be overshadowed by the bands live performances of some of these songs captured on the next album.
4th album and a natural follow up to its predecessor, the studio album with Winter’s group And. Recorded during two concerts (Fillmore East in NY and Pirate’s World in Florida) this is one of rock’s greatest live albums with levels of energy and superb performances rarely captured on record. Winter and Derringer exchange guitar licks and vocals and the rhythm section drives the show like there’s no tomorrow. Just listen to their version of "Jumpin’ Jack Flash", which makes the Rolling StonesFind albums by this artist sound like kindergarten kids, to understand the level of musicianship involved. Some other Rock And Roll classics get a similar treatment and of course a fair share of great blues numbers are included. This electrifying concert is a classic example of what rock sounded like at its peak and sounds every bit as good today as it did then. I hope the entire concerts get a release sometime in the future, but in the meantime this is not to be missed. Essentail stuff!
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  | JOHNNY WINTER ~ AND LIVE
COLUMBIA 469028 (Barcode: 5099746902827) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 1971 Released: 1997
4th album and a natural follow up to its predecessor, the studio album with Winter’s group And. Recorded during two concerts (Fillmore East in NY and Pirate’s World in Florida) this is one of rock’s greatest live albums with levels of energy and superb performances rarely captured on record. Winter and Derringer exchange guitar licks and vocals and the rhythm section drives the show like there’s no tomorrow. Just listen to their version of Jumpin’ Jack Flash, which makes the Stones sound like kindergarten kids, to understand the level of musicianship involved. Some other Rock And Roll classics get a similar treatment and of course a fair share of great blues numbers are included. This electrifying concert is a classic example of what rock sounded like at its peak and sounds every bit as good today as it did then. I hope the entire concerts get a release sometime in the future, but in the meantime this is not to be missed. Warmly recommended!
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  | JOHNNY WINTER ~ AND LIVE AT THE FILLMORE EAST 10/3/70
COLLECTORS` CHOICE LIVE 6000 (Barcode: 617742600025) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 1970 Released: 2010
This album presents a previously unreleased live material by the legendary Blues-Rock genius guitarist Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist with his group, which featured Rick DerringerFind albums by this artist. Recorded shortly after the release of Winter´s third ColumbiaFind albums on this label album "AndFind albums with this title", this live concert includes a couple of numbers from the new album with the rest being drown from his two previous albums for the label. Although there is little new to be discovered here, the sheer virtuosity and raw energy displayed by Winter´s guitar playing and vocal delivery make it a good enough reason to listen to this music time after time and I´m sure that if anything else from that period will be discovered in the future, it will be sensational as well. Winter´s fans need no encouragement to grab this beauty instantly and those heretics still unfamiliar with his gospel should definitely jump on the wagon this time. They surely don´t make that kind of music these days, so get going! Brilliant stuff!
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  | JOHNNY WINTER ~ CAPTURED LIVE
BLUE SKY 33944 (Barcode: 886972391526) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 1976 Released: 1990
This is another great live recording by Texan guitar hero Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist, one of the greatest masters of Blues-Rock. Recorded in the mid-1970s, this set presents Winter at the peak of his form, delivering a "total" performance as only he can. Accompanied by second guitarist (Floyd RadfordFind albums by this artist), bass and drums his energetic and brilliant guitar work and unique vocals are simply overwhelming and any guitar fan will find this irresistible. The set includes two extended (over 10 minutes long) tracks, which are guitar heaven and awe inspiring. In fact one could say that no other guitar player since was able to achieve the same level of inventiveness and inspiration as Johnny Winter. An absolute must to all Winter and Blues-Rock fans!
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  | JOHNNY WINTER ~ JOHNNY WINTER
COLUMBIA 511230 (Barcode: 5099751123026) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 1969 Released: 1997
1st album (although Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist did record several albums on small labels before his ColumbiaFind albums on this label cotract, most impressive of which is the 1967 The Progressive Blues ExperimentFind albums with this title on Imperial, this is considered his first major release) by one of the best ever Blues guitarist, the Texan Johnny Winter. This was Winter’s first release on Columbia, which was to be his label for many years and where he was to achieve international acclaim as one of the great pioneers of the Blues / Rock electric revolution. The album presents Winter in a basic trio format, which works splendidly for him of course, considering the magnificent power he displays both as a guitarist and a vocalist. Additional musicians are featured on several tracks, including his brother Edgar WinterFind albums by this artist, who was later to join his group on keyboards, and some excellent horn players. The Blues legend Willie DixonFind albums by this artist plays bass on one track. The album includes a great mixture of Winter’s originals and classic Blues standards, all done with incredible vigor and potency, with heartbreaking guitar solos that are a steal. This album and its successor (Second WinterFind albums with this title) are some of the absolutely best White Blues albums ever recorded. A must for any Blues lover!
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  | JOHNNY WINTER ~ LIVE BOOTLEG SERIES VOL. 4
FRIDAY MUSIC 1100 (Barcode: 829421110026) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 1975 Released: 2009
The great Blues and Rock guitar hero Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist never truly achieved the recognition he deserves as one of the world´s best players ever. Anybody following his career for the last 40 years is surely convinced by now that there are very few guitar players who equal Johnny´s incredible talent and especially his feel for the Blues. This fourth installment in the series of releases of his live and unofficial recordings is as thrilling as its predecessors, presenting Johnny at his best, which he always is on stage. Here in a trio format with Jon ParisFind albums by this artist on bass and Tom ComptonFind albums by this artist on drums, he delivers his stunning guitar licks with the usual consistency an proficiency, singing along with his wonderful throaty voice. The material includes several Blues standards and some of Johnny´s own compositions. I guess there´s little need to expand any further here; anybody who loves Johnny will grab this album instantly and those who don´t know him, well, they already lost a lifetime of thrilling music. A must!
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  | JOHNNY WINTER ~ NOTHIN` BUT THE BLUES
BLUE SKY 472771 (Barcode: 5099747277122) ~ USA ~ Blues
Recorded: 1977 Released: 1977
Johnny Winter’s position in the Blues Hall Of Fame was firmly established following his late 1960’s / early 1970’s revolutionary recordings of the electric, aggressive, harsh and gutsy strain of blues he adopted at that time. His outstanding guitar technique, husky deep-throated voice and incredible feel for the music made him instantly recognizable and placed him in the forefront of the white blues movement, alongside other white blues luminaries such as Peter Green and Mike Bloomfield. Following the early blues oriented recordings Winter turned more towards rock oriented material, but in 1977 he returned back to the blues origins with the release of this fabulous album, which combines the best of the two blues worlds – the white blues he represents and the original black blues represented here by the legendary Muddy Waters and his band. Winter wrote almost all of the material for the album and Waters handles most of the vocal parts, letting Winter concentrate on his instrumental work, performed on several different guitars, including the slide guitar. Everybody obviously had a ball making this record, as the resulting music is truly heartfelt, deeply emotional and a delight for every blues fan. Winter’s association with Waters continued for many years and he not only played with him but also produced several of his recordings. Waters of course is known for his collaborations with white blues musicians since the early 1960’s, especially during his numerous visits to the UK, where he performed and recorded with many young British blues musicians.
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  | JOHNNY WINTER ~ SAINTS & SINNERS
COLUMBIA 66420 ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 1974 Released: 1997
6th album by Winter and his great band, including his brother Edgar and Rick Derringer. They play a highly energetic set of originals and standards, a mixture of rock `n roll and blues, which was always the Winter`s trademark. Some incredible guitar licks of course, as he is a master of his trade. This is a great reminder of how great rock music sounded in the mid 70`s.
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  | JOHNNY WINTER ~ SECOND WINTER (LEGACY EDITION)
COLUMBIA 35243 (Barcode: 886973524329) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 1969 Released: 2004
2nd album by Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist, which was originally released back in the day as a three-sided vinyl double album (side 4 was just blank) - probably the only one of its kind. This is one of the strongest and best ever electric blues recordings of all times and compares easily to many better known contemporary releases. This exquisite new edition not only adds bonus tracks but also an entire live concert at London`s Royal Albert Hall in 1970. For electric blues fans this is an absolute must and if you never heard this album before - you are in for a ride of your life!
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  | JOHNNY WINTER ~ STILL ALIVE AND WELL
COLUMBIA 472767 (Barcode: 5099747276729) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 1973 Released: 1997
5th album, recorded almost two years after his last live album with And. The grueling and exhausting touring schedule resulted (same as with so many of his peers) in drug related problems, which would haunt Winter for many years to come. On this album, his most successful commercially, Winter returns to the basic trio format, but gets help from a host of guest appearances by such distinguished musicians as Rick Derringer on guitar, jazz flautists Jeremy Steig and Todd Rundgren on Mellotron. The material is the usual mixture of rock and blues masterfully executed and perfect in every respect. There are just no dull moments here and many Winter’s fans regard this album as his strongest, although many others prefer his later, more blues oriented releases. A perfectly well preserved glimpse of the era, most warmly recommended!
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  | JOHNNY WINTER ~ THE PROGRESSIVE BLUES EXPERIMENT
CAPITOL 66568 (Barcode: 724386656827) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 1967 Released: 2005
This is the first professional recording by the legendary US Blues-Rock guitarist Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist. Although recorded in 1967, it was released only two years later, when Winter signed with ColumbiaFind albums on this label and released his sensational debut album on that label, in attempt to "catch a ride" on his fame. Nevertheless this is a superb recording by itself and presents Winter already at the top of his powers, playing here in a trio setting with bassist Tommy ShannonFind albums by this artist and drummer Red TurnerFind albums by this artist. There are only very few guitar players as good as Winter, when it comes to playing the Blues and mixing it with Rock, so this is simply a classic of the genre and an absolute must for every Blues-Rock fan.
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  | JOHNNY WINTER ~ THE PROGRESSIVE BLUES EXPERIMENT
REPERTOIRE 4866 ~ USA ~ Blues
1st album from 1969 by one of the greatest white blues players of all time. The young Winter sings in his husky voice and plays some of the mightest whailing blues you`ll ever hear. Remastered with bonus tracks, digipack.
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  | JOHNNY WINTER ~ THE WOODSTOCK EXPERIENCE (LIMITED EDITION)
COLUMBIA 48244 (Barcode: 886974824428) ~ USA ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 1969 Released: 2009
The 40th Anniversary of the Woodstock Festival prompted a surge of releases, which revisit this historic event. This album by singer / guitarist Johnny WinterFind albums by this artist is one of a series of releases on the ColumbiaFind albums on this label label, which combine original albums released by the label´s artists with their Woodstock appearances. This album is especially exciting, since the Johnny Winter´s Woodstock appearance was never previously released in full. It was worth waiting for of course, as his brilliant guitar playing at the time had absolutely no competitors in the Blues-Rock scene and this is divine music from start to finish. The Woodstock appearance is combined here with the Johnny Winter eponymous debut album on Columbia, another piece of classic and essential Blues-Rock history. Beautifully packaged as LP replica mini-sleeves in a carton box, which also includes a Woodstock poster, this is a true collector´s item! Highly recommended!
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