Eric Bibb and JJ Milteau - Lead Belly's Gold, Live At The Sunset... And More
Label: Dixiefrog Records | Tracks: 19 | Rls.date: 2015
This album took shape when the producer Philippe Langlois, the guitarist Eric Bibb, and the harmonica player Jean-Jacques Milteau joined forces to record a tribute to the legendary Lead Belly. The latter, still too little known by the public at large, is the source for a multitude of timeless covers and compositions from the likes of Nirvana, The Animals, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Bob Dylan… and many more! Many of the songs here are from live interpretations, performed both with and without and audience, which adds a palpable freshness to the disc. Accompanied by a strong battery attack and an acoustic bass, indulge in the singing and snapping guitars of Eric Bibb and the delicate harmonica lines of Milteau; they chime in perfect cohesion. The result is a joyous album of concentrated blues and high-quality folk. ---------- The Iceman
I'm a big fan of JJM. He's a great player and so versatile. He's in the zone whether it be playing blues, Folk or Jazz and he writes and plays some lovely melodic pieces as well. He can play fast too but that doesn't define his style. He's not an overblow player and will use more than one harp on a piece on occasions.
Milteau is a giant here in France. He has had a major influence, energizing the Paris harp scene which spawned Greg Zlap, Rachelle Plas, and many many others.
Bibb is an awesome musician and songwriter. They did a show together in Paris about a year or so ago. I had a ticket, but unfortunately missed the show, since I had to be out of town that week.
Last Edited by A440 on Oct 03, 2015 8:59 AM
