Review by Ken Dryden
While the extraordinary fiddler Vassar Clements is known for his countless recordings in the world of bluegrass and country music, he's also a convincing blues interpreter. He is matched with a wide-ranging group of musicians and repertoire by producer David Grisman in this delightful Acoustic Disc CD. Clements' playing takes on an almost conversational tone throughout a good part of these sessions, while he is obviously having a rollicking good time with his fellow players, no matter the setting. The legendary bluesman Robert Johnson's "Beatrice Got a Phonograph" is an amazing duet by Clements with Roy Rogers (who sings while playing an amplified Martin guitar), though it is the leader's personal sound that leaves a lasting impression. His fiddle almost seems to smirk throughout Tampa Red's "Dead Cats on the Line," which is also highlighted by Bob Brozman's guitar and Bobby Cochran's lead vocals, with Norton Buffalo providing harmony. It's hard to beat the interplay between Clements, Buffalo (on harmonica), and guitarist Bob Brozman in the trio rendition of "Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning." Clements and Brozman evidently concocted "Fiddlin' and Faddlin'" in the studio, with Brozman also playing percussion on his guitar behind the leader's blistering introductory solo. Elvin Bishop adds a touch of humor with his amusing originals, including the down-home blues "Dirty Drawers" and the funky "That's My Thing," adding Norton Buffalo's soulful harmonica. Maria Muldaur's gritty vocals shine in Doc Watson's "Honey Babe Blues" and "I Ain't Gonna Play No Second Fiddle." Dave Matthews is at the piano for the infectious "Mambo Boogie" (co-written by Clements, Matthews, and Buffalo). All in all, this is a very entertaining meeting by a group of seasoned musicians.
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Reseña de Ken Dryden
Mientras que el extraordinario violinista Vassar Clements es conocido por sus innumerables grabaciones en el mundo del bluegrass y la música country, también es un convincente intérprete de blues. Se le combina con un amplio grupo de músicos y un repertorio del productor David Grisman en este delicioso CD de disco acústico. La forma de tocar de Clements adquiere un tono casi conversacional durante buena parte de estas sesiones, mientras que obviamente se divierte con sus compañeros, sin importar el escenario. El legendario bluesman Robert Johnson "Beatrice Got a Phonograph" es un asombroso dúo de Clements con Roy Rogers (que canta mientras toca una guitarra Martin amplificada), aunque es el sonido personal del líder lo que deja una impresión duradera. Su violín casi parece sonreír a través de "Dead Cats on the Line" de Tampa Red, que también se destaca por la guitarra de Bob Brozman y la voz principal de Bobby Cochran, con Norton Buffalo proporcionando la armonía. Es difícil superar la interacción entre Clements, Buffalo (en la armónica) y el guitarrista Bob Brozman en la interpretación en trío de "Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning". Clements y Brozman crearon "Fiddlin' and Faddlin'" en el estudio, y Brozman también tocó la percusión en su guitarra tras el arrollador solo de introducción del líder. Elvin Bishop añade un toque de humor con sus divertidos originales, incluyendo el blues casero "Dirty Drawers" y el funky "That's My Thing", añadiendo la conmovedora armónica de Norton Buffalo. La voz de Maria Muldaur brilla en "Honey Babe Blues" y "I Ain't Gonna't Play No Second Fiddle" de Doc Watson. Dave Matthews está al piano para el contagioso "Mambo Boogie" (co-escrito por Clements, Matthews y Buffalo). En general, es una reunión muy entretenida de un grupo de músicos experimentados.
01. Cypress Grove [0:03:15.57]
02. Dirty Drawers [0:04:22.58]
03. Honey Babe Blues [0:04:23.52]
04. Mambo Boogie [0:04:27.35]
05. Phonograph Blues [0:04:46.25]
06. Green Onions [0:03:28.58]
07. Rube's Blues [0:02:59.62]
08. Dead Cats on the Line [0:03:09.10]
09. That's My Thing [0:03:12.40]
10. Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning [0:03:33.40]
11. I Ain't Gonna Play No Second Fiddle [0:04:02.15]
12. Mama I'm All Out and Down [0:04:28.63]
13. Fiddlin' & Faddlin' [0:02:15.45]
14. Cool Drink of Water [0:03:45.62]
15. Don't Stand Behind a Mule [0:09:02.38]
Vassar Clements - Plays fiddle on all tracks
Featuring: Elvin Bishop, Bob Brozman, Norton Buffalo, Bobby Cochran, Ruth Davies, Dave Mathews, Maria Muldaur, Charlie Musselwhite, Roy Rogers, Marc Silber, David Jacob-Strain
02. Dirty Drawers [0:04:22.58]
03. Honey Babe Blues [0:04:23.52]
04. Mambo Boogie [0:04:27.35]
05. Phonograph Blues [0:04:46.25]
06. Green Onions [0:03:28.58]
07. Rube's Blues [0:02:59.62]
08. Dead Cats on the Line [0:03:09.10]
09. That's My Thing [0:03:12.40]
10. Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning [0:03:33.40]
11. I Ain't Gonna Play No Second Fiddle [0:04:02.15]
12. Mama I'm All Out and Down [0:04:28.63]
13. Fiddlin' & Faddlin' [0:02:15.45]
14. Cool Drink of Water [0:03:45.62]
15. Don't Stand Behind a Mule [0:09:02.38]
Vassar Clements - Plays fiddle on all tracks
Featuring: Elvin Bishop, Bob Brozman, Norton Buffalo, Bobby Cochran, Ruth Davies, Dave Mathews, Maria Muldaur, Charlie Musselwhite, Roy Rogers, Marc Silber, David Jacob-Strain
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