Bob Margolin My Blues & My Guitar CD

Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin really comes into his own with My Blues and My Guitar, his second album for Alligator Records. He still pays homage to his mentor, Muddy Waters, not only through covers but simply through his driving musical style. He blends the familiar ("Rip It Up," "Going Home," "The Same Thing") with unpredictable ("See Me in the Evening," "Drip Drop," "Peace of Mind") in his choice of covers, and he has written a set of originals that are sturdy and memorable. Furthermore, he has loosened up a little bit, bringing some jazzy flourishes to his solos and nuance to his vocals. The result is one of his strongest albums, one that is exciting upon the first listen and rewarding upon repeated plays. ~ Thom Owens

Recorded at Reflection Sound Studio, Charlotte, North Carolina. Includes liner notes by Bob Vorel.

Personnel: Bob Margolin (vocals, guitar); Snooky Pryor (vocals, harmonica); Mark "Kaz" Kazanoff (tenor saxophone); Les Izmore (baritone saxophone); Chris Buckholz (trombone); David Maxwell (piano); Chuck Cotton (drums, background vocals); Jim Brock (percussion).

Audio Mixers: Bob Margolin; Bruce Iglauer.

Liner Note Author: Bob Vorel.

Recording information: Reflection Sound Studios, Charlotte, NC.

Photographers: Peter Amft; Marc Norberg.

Arranger: Mark "Kaz" Kazanoff.

Personnel: Bob Margolin (guitar, vocals); Snooky Pryor (harmonica, vocals); Mark "Kaz" Kazanoff (tenor saxophone); Les Izmore (baritone saxophone); Jon M. Thornton (trumpet); Chris Buckholz (trombone); David Maxwell (piano); Steve "Slash" Hunt (bass); Chuck Cotton (drums, background vocals); Jim Brock (percussion).

Producers: Bob Margolin, Mark "Kaz" Kazanoff.

Down Beat (3/96, p.55) - 3 Stars - Good - "...What makes Margolin a cut above the rest is the way he integrates his often riveting guitarwork into blues grooves that grow stronger with each listen..."