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  | JOHN MAYALL ~ THE POWER OF THE BLUES
ENTENTE 57270683 ~ UK ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 1987 Released: 1987
This is a live album by the Godfather of British Blues, the iconic John MayallFind albums by this artist, recorded with his BluesbreakersFind albums by this artist quintet comprising of American guitarists Coco MontoyaFind albums by this artist and Walter TroutFind albums by this artist, bassist Bobby HaynesFind albums by this artist and drummer Joe YueleFind albums by this artist. The album presents eight tracks, a mixture of Mayall originals and Blues standards. The music was recorded between April 19 and 21, 1987 during a tour in Germany. The second part of recordings from that tour will be released only thirty-seven years later (2024) as “The Power Of The Blues, Pt, IIFind albums with this title”.
Mayall, who died in July 22, 2024, was definitely one of the key figures in the 20th Century music, and left an incredibly rich and extensive recorded legacy. Following his recent death, the market will be most likely flooded by less or more legal live recordings made by him over time, but this album was released “while still hot”. Luckily for music lovers, Mayall never played a bad gig in his life and everything he ever played is worth listening to.
The sound quality of this album and the superb performances, especially the guitar soloing by both guitarists, as well as Mayall’s vocals, are all first class and therefore a worthy addition to his recorded legacy.
Overall, although there is nothing extraordinary herein, other that the superb quality of the music of course, this is definitely a joyful listening experience for the many fans and followers of Mayall’s long career. Definitely worth investigation!
| | Updated: 01/01/2025Posted: 01/01/2025 | CD 1 Recommend To A Friend |
  | JOHN MAYALL ~ THE POWER OF THE BLUES, PT. II
MIG 03282 (Barcode: 885513032829) ~ UK ~ Blues-Rock
Recorded: 1987 Released: 2024
This is an archival live album by the Godfather of British Blues, the iconic John MayallFind albums by this artist, recorded with his BluesbreakersFind albums by this artist quintet comprising of American guitarists Coco MontoyaFind albums by this artist and Walter TroutFind albums by this artist, bassist Bobby HaynesFind albums by this artist and drummer Joe YueleFind albums by this artist. The album presents eight tracks, a mixture of Mayall originals and Blues standards. The music was recorded between April 19 and 21, 1987 during a tour in Germany. The first part of recordings from that tour was released thirty-seven years earlier (1987) as “The Power Of The BluesFind albums with this title”.
Mayall, who died in July 22, 2024, was definitely one of the key figures in the 20th Century music, and left an incredibly rich and extensive recorded legacy. Following his recent death, the market will be most likely flooded by less or more legal live recordings made by him over time, like this one. Luckily for music lovers, Mayall never played a bad gig in his life and everything he ever played is worth listening to.
The sound quality of this album and the superb performances, especially the guitar soloing by both guitarists, as well as Mayall’s vocals, are all first class and therefore a worthy addition to his recorded legacy.
Overall, although there is nothing extraordinary herein, other that the superb quality of the music of course, this is definitely a joyful listening experience for the many fans and followers of Mayall’s long career. Definitely worth investigation!
| | Updated: 03/01/2025Posted: 03/01/2025 | CD 1 Mini-Sleeve Remastered Recommend To A Friend |
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