Jay GORDON - Extremely Dangerous Blues 2001

Jay GORDON - Extremely Dangerous Blues 2001

Blues

A fiery Chicago blues guitarist whose style mixes together Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Winter, Albert Collins, Muddy Waters, and others with his own musical personality, Jay Gordon has recorded five explosive CDs for the Blue Ace label. Extremely Dangerous Blues is a "best of" set of previously released material put together for the European market. The dozen songs are mostly concise (all but two are under five minutes) and feature some of Gordon's strongest selections, including "Boogie in the Wine," "Lucky 13," "Message to Collins," "Savage Resurrection" (dedicated to Hendrix), and "Voodoo Boogie." Veteran guitarist/singer Phillip Walker makes a welcome guest appearance on "Jaywalkin." Gordon's expressive vocals are excellent (he is quite good on "Can't Shake This Feelin'"), as is the work of his backup bands (electric bassist Russ Greene and either Will Donovan, Rick Lambert, or Butch Azeveda on drums), but it is the leader's intense yet surprisingly versatile guitar playing that is most remarkable. Although these performances are mostly fairly brief, there is no shortage of inventive ideas within the context of rockish Chicago blues, or any loss of passion.
By Scott Yanow. AMG.
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01.Boogie In The Wine
02.Upside The Head
03.Drippin’ Blues
04.Lucky 13
05.Can’t Shake This Feelin’
06.Message To Collins
07.El Diablo’s Blues
08.Midnight Lamp
09.Savage Resurrection (For Jimi)
10.Phillip Walker  Jaywalkin’
11.Voodoo Boogie
12.Blues Infested
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Jay GORDON - Blues Infested 1994

Jay GORDON - Blues Infested 1994

Blues

Electric blues guitarist Jay Gordon recorded a series of albums for Blue Ace that inspired comparisons to such legendary guitarists as Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Beginning with Blues Infested (1994), Gordon won much praise from the blues community. Each successive album became increasingly successful -- Broadcasting the Blues Live (1996), Electric Redemption (1998), and so on -- and the guitarist soon found himself being compared to some of the most legendary guitarists to ever play electric blues. In 2000, Gordon collaborated with Phillip Walker on the Jaywalkin album for Blue Ace, yet another accomplishment for the celebrated guitarist. Furthermore, in addition to his guitar playing, Gordon also produces and sings on many of his own recordings.
By Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide.
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This early effort by the electric blues guitarist/vocalist Jay Gordon is an intense affair with passionate solos and tight group playing. What is unusual about the set is that the eight selections are all quite concise (only one exceeds four minutes and 24 seconds) and the program is surprisingly brief. However Gordon (who dominates the music) makes every outburst count; he is ably supported by electric bassist Russ Greene and drummer Will Donavan. Highlights include "Voodoo Boogie," "Can't Shake That Feelin'," and "Boogie in the Wine."
By Scott Yanow. All Music Guide.
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Will Donavan- Drums
Jay Gordon- Guitar, Drums, Guitar (Electric), Vocals, Producer, Slide Guitar
Ray Greene- Bass
Richard Greene & The Grass Is Greener- Bass
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01. Voodoo Boogie 3:34
02. Mississippi Mud 3:31
03. Can't Shake This Feelin'4:15
04. Storm in Chi Town 6:53
05. Sweetheart Blues 4:27
06. Midnight Lamp 3:11
07. Boogie in the Wind 3:18
08. Will's Thang [Instrumental] 2:56
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