Title: 4 Nights Of 40 Years Live
Release Date: August 28th
2 CD + DVD
The true gauge for talent is longevity. Don't look now but "Young Bob" has been at it for over 40 years and counting. He began his musical journey in the Northwest and it has literally taken him all over the globe. Robert Cray is as steady as steady gets. He was on a mission four decades ago and remains firm in his dedication to the music he writes and sings. The sands of time have passed and I would say he has been extraordinarily successful at it.
This latest release; 4 Nights Of 40 Years Live documents his career from 1982 on and in the process we see and hear a condensed version of the life & times of The Robert Cray Band on the stage. This catalog of songs truly satisfies both the long time fan of RCB or the first time listener. The reoccurring thread that runs throughout the entire catalog is Robert's incredible vocals and the patented Cray Guitar work (both rhythm and lead) that is never over the top, but amazing in every respect. Which brings me to the journeyman musicians that shared the stage with Cray on this recording; Richard Cousins on bass has been playing with Robert since the early days. Dover Weinberg is so skilled on keyboards he has shared the stage with every notable blues man through decades of his career. Les Falconer is "The Man" on drums and vocals. All combined they certainly compliment the Cray sound and make it whole. Additional musicians: The incomparable Steve Jordan on drums, who by the way produced this collection. Kim Wilson (Fabulous Thunderbirds) and Lee Oscar who's harmonica work is spellbinding. Standouts on the CD's include: Bad Influence, Right Next Door (Because Of Me) and Time Makes Two. The entire video footage on the DVD is captivating. The tributes from fellow musicians hold weight and add to the respect that Robert built through the years of studio work and touring. This package is 4 stars in my humble opinion. I have been a fan of the Robert Cray Band since I heard him first in the 80's, this recording re-affirms his Mount Rushmore status in the blues.
Release Date: August 28th
2 CD + DVD
The true gauge for talent is longevity. Don't look now but "Young Bob" has been at it for over 40 years and counting. He began his musical journey in the Northwest and it has literally taken him all over the globe. Robert Cray is as steady as steady gets. He was on a mission four decades ago and remains firm in his dedication to the music he writes and sings. The sands of time have passed and I would say he has been extraordinarily successful at it.
This latest release; 4 Nights Of 40 Years Live documents his career from 1982 on and in the process we see and hear a condensed version of the life & times of The Robert Cray Band on the stage. This catalog of songs truly satisfies both the long time fan of RCB or the first time listener. The reoccurring thread that runs throughout the entire catalog is Robert's incredible vocals and the patented Cray Guitar work (both rhythm and lead) that is never over the top, but amazing in every respect. Which brings me to the journeyman musicians that shared the stage with Cray on this recording; Richard Cousins on bass has been playing with Robert since the early days. Dover Weinberg is so skilled on keyboards he has shared the stage with every notable blues man through decades of his career. Les Falconer is "The Man" on drums and vocals. All combined they certainly compliment the Cray sound and make it whole. Additional musicians: The incomparable Steve Jordan on drums, who by the way produced this collection. Kim Wilson (Fabulous Thunderbirds) and Lee Oscar who's harmonica work is spellbinding. Standouts on the CD's include: Bad Influence, Right Next Door (Because Of Me) and Time Makes Two. The entire video footage on the DVD is captivating. The tributes from fellow musicians hold weight and add to the respect that Robert built through the years of studio work and touring. This package is 4 stars in my humble opinion. I have been a fan of the Robert Cray Band since I heard him first in the 80's, this recording re-affirms his Mount Rushmore status in the blues.
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