Eric Bibb & North Country Far with Danny Thompson: The Happiest Man In The World By Kenneth Bays published 1 July 16 Easygoing bluesman joins Finnish/English musicians.
Allen Toussaint: American Tunes (Nonesuch Records) By Kenneth Bays published 1 July 16 Late legend’s jazzy farewell showcases chops and groove.
Album Review: Mavis Staples By Kenneth Bays published 31 March 16 Livin’ On A High Note (ANTI/EPITAPH RECORDS)
GUY DAVIS Kokomo Kidd By Kenneth Bays published 22 February 16 The gruff-voiced acoustic bluesman spins yarns amid pleasant fingerpicking.
VARIOUS God Don’t Never Change: The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson By Kenneth Bays published 22 February 16 Eclectic singer-songwriters come together to honour a blues forebear.
Mose Alison – American Legend: Live In California By Kenneth Bays published 1 December 15 The brilliant pianist closes his songbook in style.
Joseph A Rosen – Blues Hands By Kenneth Bays published 1 December 15 Photographer’s illuminating portraits document the genre from a fresh perspective.
Patrick Sweany: Daytime Turned To Nighttime By Kenneth Bays published 20 October 15 With less edge but more depth, Sweany’s songs grow up.
Ruthie Foster: Runaway Soul By Kenneth Bays published 7 September 15 Texas troubadour immerses herself in blues and decides to stay there.
