Jerry Portnoy Down In The Mood Room

(2001 'Tiny Town') (52:16/13) Von Duke Robillard produziertes und unter Mitwirkung von ihm und seiner Band entstandenes neues Harmonica-Meisterwerk vom ehemaligen Muddy-Waters-Harpspieler, der zu den technisch und geschmacklich herrausragenden Instrumentalisten zählt. Stilistisch beackert Portnoy eine große Spielwiese von frühen Jazz-Anleihen, Swing, Standards und R&B bis hin zu Walzern und - Blues. Sicherlich eine mögliche Quelle der Inspiration für Harmonica-Fans; wer primär an prickelndem Blues interessiert ist, sollte die Finger davon lassen / produced by Duke Robillard who also played guitar throughout and added a few vocal parts. Support by Duke's band. New little masterpiece from the harp-meister who's best-known for his collaboration with the great Muddy Waters. Technicalwise and also regarding his musical taste he's amnongst the best harmonica stylists. Musicalwise, this album covers a wide spectrum, from early jazz, swing, waltzes, standards, r&b to blues. I'm sure, this CD will be a great source of inspiration for all harmonica players. But if you are looking for a straight blues album, you should keep your hands off this one. JERRY PORTNOY - hca/voc, DUKE ROBILLARD - gtr/voc, MARTY BALLOU - bass, STEVE RAMSEY - drums, plus horns. Special guest: TROY GONYEA - gtr (Kim Wilson's guitar player).