Giant

I first saw James Cotton at the small liberal arts college that I attended in Iowa back in the '80s. He appeared with the equally lengendary, Buddy Guy. Even though I grew up in Chicago, this was my first exposure to blues. Sad, but true. A Chicago boy had to travel 300 miles to experience what was right on his front porch. It may have taken 18 years, but I was hooked from that moment forward.James Cotton defines blues harp. His career has spanned generations and his style has evolved some over time. He has what I call the "Mississippi Delta blues gone north" sound. There is the classic Delta mixed with the more rockin' Chicago-style. To me, this album leans more towards the later. I have only listened through once at this point so I don't have any detailed thoughts about the individual tracks except to say that it starts off powerfully with a great rendition of "Buried Alive in the Blues" and finishes with a soulful dedication to the Queen of the Blues Koko Taylor, "Blues for Koko".

James Cotton is a well-known blues harmonica artist - actually he's a legend! He's been around for a long time (born in 1935) and has his own individual approach to blues harmonica. Not one to get the harmonica out in front of the music, his style is all about the music rather than his virtuosity. His latest album is as good as ever and highly recommended for casual blues listeners - blues affectionados will already have it.

Great harmonica Blues!

james cotton is the best and no exception here. he seems to be getting better with age. the music that comes out of his harp is so good, thoroughly enjoyable and easy to get into

This man is very good. Him and his band played first at aconcert in Sacramento alon time ago. They stole the show from the main liner. What a great show..

Excellent

Excellent!!!

Great piece, great value, quick delivery. Would buy from again!