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Taj Mahal has always been a more inclusive, eclectic musician than even some admirers understand; his work was never simply or totally blues, even though that strain was at the center and seldom far from anything he performed either. That's the case with this newest collection, a 12-song set that includes splendid covers of Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf tunes, but also equally respectful, striking renditions of soul standards such as "Mockingbird," with special guest Etta James, and "That's How Strong My Love Is." There are also strong Mahal originals like "Blues Ain't Nothin'" and "Strut," with Mahal singing and playing in his wry, delicate, yet forceful way. ~ Ron Wynn
Includes liner notes by David Ritz.
Recorded at Studio 55, Los Angeles, California; Devonshire Audio/Video Studio, North Hollywood, California; Red Zone Studio, Burbank, California.
Personnel includes: Taj Mahal (vocals, guitar, steel guitar, harmonica); Etaa James (vocals); Johnny Lee Schell (guitar, vocals); John Porter (guitar); Ian McLagan (piano); Mick Weaver (organ); Bill Payne (piano, keyboards); Chuck Domanico (acoustic bass); Bob Glaub (bass); Richie Hayward, Tony Braunagel (drums); Michito Sanchez (congas, percussion); Joe McGrath (percussion); Sir Harry Bowens (background vocals).
The Texacali Horns: Joe Sublett (tenor & soprano saxophones); Marty Grebb (alto, baritone & tenor saxophones, background vocals); Darrell Leonard (trumpet, trombonium).
Down Beat (2/94, p.59) - 3 Stars - Good - "...[DANCING THE BLUES] finds him rediscovering childhood favorites... Dancing The Blues Music | List Price | $6.99 (You save $0.20) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Jazz CDs, Blues, Contemporary Blues, Folk | | Label | Sony Music | | Orig Year | 1993 | | All Time Sales Rank |  563837  | | CD Universe Part number | 7985131 | | Catalog number | 749041 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Aug 04, 2009 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Personnel | Bob Glaub - bass
Ian McLagan - piano
Chuck Domanico - acoustic bass
John Porter - guitar
Tony Braunagel - drums
Mick Weaver - organ
Taj "Dadi Kouyate" Mahal - vocals, guitar, steel guitar, harmonica
Howard Glover "Johnny" Johnson - guitar, vocals
Michito Sanchez - congas, percussion
Joe McGrath - percussion
Also: Bill Payne, Etta James, Sir Harry Bowens, Richie Hayward |
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