Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
On his second album for the Concord Jazz label, guitarist Robben Ford stays pretty much to the formula of Blue Moon from 2001. He concentrates on playing, singing, and covering great songs (and even writes a few) with interesting arrangements, inspired solos, and crisp, clean production that lets the song shine through the players. Much has been made of Ford's eclecticism and that is reflected in his choice of material here, though he never strays from the blues or R&B into jazz or fusion. Ford's selection of session players reflects his divergent interests as well: Edgar Winter appears on saxophone, while John Mayall and Ivan Neville guest along with horn bosses Bob Malach and Dan Fornero and Ford's road band. Opening the set with the title track, written by soul man Jackie Edwards, Ford lays out his formula immediately: a tight horn chart for tenor and baritone saxes, as well as trumpet; a crystal clear, expressive vocal delivery; and Ford's signature stinging guitar in the solo break lifts proceedings off on the up tip. The funky read of the Al Perkins/Otis Rush jam "Homework" features some blistering yet tasteful guitar work and a soulful vocal from Ford. But the two covers that proceed immediately thereafter through the entire album into the winds: first there is a beautiful and reverent version of "Badge" by Eric Clapton and Ford's former boss George Harrison as a tribute to the late guitarist, and a radical read of Nick Lowe's classic "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding" with Mavis Staples singing a duet vocal.
First there is the strange intro, a direct quote from Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight," then there is the slow, shuffling reggae in the main body of the tune while retaining the melody. It is unsettling, to say the least, with only Ivan Neville's chunking chords on the electric piano keeping some of the tune dirty and immediate. But despite its different read, it is full of depth and dimension. The song almost becomes a prayer with Staples echoing each line and Ford sticking very emotionally close to the lyric. Other standouts on this set include Ford's tribute to Freddie King, "Cannonball Shuffle," the lone instrumental on the set; the Gamble & Huff redo "For the Love of Money," with a killer backing chorus of Neville, Terry Evans, and Ray Williams; and the funky, midnight broken-hearted blues of "Bonnie," written with Bonnie Hayes. Ford's been on the scene a long time, made a lot of great music, and has confused his fans and detractors alike. But this role, that of the amiable, street-savvy urban bluesman seems to suit him best judging by Blue Moon first and Keep on Running, but Keep on Running is even more convincing, being so consistently presented and wonderfully, soulfully wrought.
© Thom Jurek /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From kr133,33/month
Nico Bolas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Robben Ford, Producer, MainArtist - Jackie Edwards, ComposerLyricist - John Wooler, Producer
℗ 2003 Concord Records, Inc.
Nico Bolas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Robben Ford, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - John Wooler, Producer
℗ 2003 Concord Records, Inc.
Al Perkins, ComposerLyricist - Otis Rush, ComposerLyricist - Dave Clark, ComposerLyricist - Nico Bolas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Robben Ford, Producer, MainArtist - John Wooler, Producer
℗ 2003 Concord Records, Inc.
Eric Clapton, ComposerLyricist - GEORGE HARRISON, ComposerLyricist - Nico Bolas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Robben Ford, Producer, MainArtist - John Wooler, Producer
℗ 2003 Concord Records, Inc.
Nick Lowe, ComposerLyricist - John Paterno, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Robben Ford, Producer, MainArtist - John Wooler, Producer
℗ 2003 Concord Records, Inc.
Nico Bolas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Robben Ford, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - John Wooler, Producer
℗ 2003 Concord Records, Inc.
Nico Bolas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Robben Ford, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - John Wooler, Producer
℗ 2003 Concord Records, Inc.
Nico Bolas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Robben Ford, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - Bonnie Hayes, ComposerLyricist - John Wooler, Producer
℗ 2003 Concord Records, Inc.
Nico Bolas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Gene Barge, ComposerLyricist - Robben Ford, Producer, MainArtist - John Wooler, Producer
℗ 2003 Concord Records, Inc.
Kenneth Gamble, ComposerLyricist - LEON HUFF, ComposerLyricist - Anthony Jackson, ComposerLyricist - Nico Bolas, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Robben Ford, Producer, MainArtist - John Wooler, Producer
℗ 2003 Concord Records, Inc.
John Paterno, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Robben Ford, Producer, MainArtist, ComposerLyricist - John Wooler, Producer - Jill Freeman, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2003 Concord Records, Inc.
Album review
On his second album for the Concord Jazz label, guitarist Robben Ford stays pretty much to the formula of Blue Moon from 2001. He concentrates on playing, singing, and covering great songs (and even writes a few) with interesting arrangements, inspired solos, and crisp, clean production that lets the song shine through the players. Much has been made of Ford's eclecticism and that is reflected in his choice of material here, though he never strays from the blues or R&B into jazz or fusion. Ford's selection of session players reflects his divergent interests as well: Edgar Winter appears on saxophone, while John Mayall and Ivan Neville guest along with horn bosses Bob Malach and Dan Fornero and Ford's road band. Opening the set with the title track, written by soul man Jackie Edwards, Ford lays out his formula immediately: a tight horn chart for tenor and baritone saxes, as well as trumpet; a crystal clear, expressive vocal delivery; and Ford's signature stinging guitar in the solo break lifts proceedings off on the up tip. The funky read of the Al Perkins/Otis Rush jam "Homework" features some blistering yet tasteful guitar work and a soulful vocal from Ford. But the two covers that proceed immediately thereafter through the entire album into the winds: first there is a beautiful and reverent version of "Badge" by Eric Clapton and Ford's former boss George Harrison as a tribute to the late guitarist, and a radical read of Nick Lowe's classic "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding" with Mavis Staples singing a duet vocal.
First there is the strange intro, a direct quote from Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight," then there is the slow, shuffling reggae in the main body of the tune while retaining the melody. It is unsettling, to say the least, with only Ivan Neville's chunking chords on the electric piano keeping some of the tune dirty and immediate. But despite its different read, it is full of depth and dimension. The song almost becomes a prayer with Staples echoing each line and Ford sticking very emotionally close to the lyric. Other standouts on this set include Ford's tribute to Freddie King, "Cannonball Shuffle," the lone instrumental on the set; the Gamble & Huff redo "For the Love of Money," with a killer backing chorus of Neville, Terry Evans, and Ray Williams; and the funky, midnight broken-hearted blues of "Bonnie," written with Bonnie Hayes. Ford's been on the scene a long time, made a lot of great music, and has confused his fans and detractors alike. But this role, that of the amiable, street-savvy urban bluesman seems to suit him best judging by Blue Moon first and Keep on Running, but Keep on Running is even more convincing, being so consistently presented and wonderfully, soulfully wrought.
© Thom Jurek /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:48:50
- Main artists: Robben Ford
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Concord Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2003 Concord Records, Inc. ℗ 2003 Concord Records, Inc.
Improve album informationWhy buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.