Genre: Blues-Rock
Rate: 320 kbps CBR / 44100
Time: 01:06:16
Size: 151,53 MB
Album-Notes:
The thing about Stan and the blues, is that, as much as he loves the music, he never treats it like fine porcelain. As far as he's concerned, it's not something to be preserved in air-conditioned isolation, it's for hefting and testing in front of an audience. To pay the music it's proper respect, you shouldn't respect it's conventions so much that you inhibit your own inspiration.
Ever since I first saw him at the Windsor Jazz Festival all those years ago, I've never seen Stan hold anything back on stage. He's one of the most inspirational musicians I know, capable of delicate and intricate phrasing and explosive, plectrum-melting virtuosity - sometimes in the course of one four-bar sequence. All delivered in an individual, instantly recognizable style.
Much of what Stan does on stage was refined through his friendship with Freddie King. Not just guitar technique but stage presence and the image a leader projects to his audience. 'Freddie was the best', he announces with a broad grin. 'He was great at doing weird little timings in his solos and playing across the time. He taught me a lot. He used to say, you've got to put your notes in the right place. He said, try and think. It might take you years. Now, after all these years, everything has slotted into place'.
Like his mentor, Stan's got one of the most unique blues voices, put all that together on stage and you have a gourmet recipe to satisfy the hungriest blues gourmand. He's made some damn fine records over the years, but none of them fully captures what Stan portrays on stage. 'I sing a million per cent better now than I ever did in the early days', he says. 'My voice has got stronger. I'm very conscientious about what I do when I'm on stage now'. But not too conscientious. 'To this day, I can't be serious. I think this total seriousness about blues is hilarious. Freddy King wasn't like that. He was serious when he was playing but as soon as he was off the stage, he was just up for a laugh. That was it, job done'.
Stan and his band comprehensively get the job done on this live recording. Music-making of this quality comes at a price and Stan keeps on paying it. One day, he'll receive the acclaim he deserves. Let's help him achieve it.
Tracklist:
01 - Going Up Going Down 05:06
02 - The Thrill Has Gone 06:53
03 - Love Her With A Feeling 03:01
04 - Look Out 03:53
05 - Lost The Best Friend I Ever Had 07:12
06 - C.S. Opera 11:03
07 - Broken Hearted Melody 08:54
08 - Poor Boy - Oh Well - Poor Boy 12:45
09 - Dr. Brown - Reconsider Baby 07:29
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