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Born in Manchester, England, in 1977, British singer/guitarist Matt Schofield was not around during the British blues-rock explosion of the '60s (as in Cream, Ten Years After, and the Yardbirds). Schofield isn't old enough to remember when Eric Clapton was with Cream, and he was only three when Led Zeppelin broke up in 1980. But thanks to recordings, he has been able to absorb many of the great blues, rock, soul, and jazz artists who came from previous generations -- and this excellent CD demonstrates that the recordings of Schofield's predecessors have taught him well. Ear to the Ground, like his previous release, Siftin' Thru Ashes, is full of healthy influences ranging from Chess Records to British blues-rock to Robben Ford to Stevie Ray Vaughan. Schofield is blues-oriented, but he is far from a blues purist and does not try to hide his appreciation of rock, jazz, soul, and funk. In fact, one of the great things about Ear to the Ground is the way Schofield is able to draw on both the toughness of blues-rock and the sophistication of blues-jazz. Schofield packs a muscular blues-rock punch on "Heart Don't Need a Compass," "Troublemaker," and "Someone," but his jazz chops assert themselves pleasingly well on "Searchin' (Give Me a Sign)" and the instrumental "Move Along." And from a jazz standpoint, the fact that Schofield leads an organ trio on Ear to the Ground is a definite plus; the organ trio, after all, is a format that is synonymous with Hammond B-3 icons like Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Jimmy McGriff, and Richard "Groove" Holmes. Those who enjoyed Siftin' Thru Ashes will be glad to know that Schofield is equally captivating on Ear to the Ground. ~ Alex Henderson
Arguably the most influential British Blues guitarist since the sixties, this fast rising guitar star (Top ten all-time British Blues guitarists Guitar & Bass magazine) releases his finest CD to date. Power, emotion and exemplary musicianship by Schofield and his regular line up of Jonny Henderson (Hammond organ) and Evan Jenkins (drums). The Trio's trademark Blues & funk with a touch of rock is here in spades with nine original numbers and re-workings of classic Freddie King and BB King songs.
Recording information: New Road Studios, The Netherlands.
Photographers: Sam Hare; Simon "The Funky Ginger" Law.
Personnel: Matt Schofield (vocals, guitar); Evan Jenkins (drums, percussion); Simon "The Funky Ginger" Law (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Matt Schofield.
Matt Schofield Trio Ear To The Ground Songs | 1. | Pack It Up |
| 2. | Troublemaker |
| 3. | Ear to the Ground |
| 4. | Heart Don't Need a Compass |
| 5. | Once in a While |
| 6. | Room at the Back |
| 7. | Someone |
| 8. | Searchin' (Give Me a Sign) |
| 9. | Move Along |
| 10. | Cookie Jar |
| 11. | When It All Comes Down |
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