Ernestine Blues

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ERNESTINE BLUES, with Pat Thomas, Sugaray Rayford, Bob Stroger, Tia Carroll, Johnny Rawls, Oscar Wilson, Tony Coleman, Charles Wilson, Willie Buck, Jimi Primetime Smith, Carla Denise, Bob Margolin, Teeny Tucker, Kid Ramos, Johnny Main, Billy Flynn, Anthony Geraci, Ben Levin, Doug James and many others. Recorded over the past three years, this new album in Bob Corritore's blues journey highlights exceptional collaborations with some of the biggest names on the current blues scene. Narrative songs, performed by renowned singers and accompanied by outstanding bands, provide an ideal showcase for each guest and Bob's captivating harmonica. He possesses the unique gift of revealing new facets of famous singers, resulting in performances that are both captivating and moving. From the traditional Chicago blues, a cornerstone of Bob Corritore's work, to his explorations of early R&B, Mississippi country blues, and soul/blues ballads, Corritore captures the nuanced purity of each style, offering a true panorama of blues, its tradition, and its evolution! Also noteworthy is the artwork by Vince Ray, who once again powerfully captures the blues atmosphere on his eighth and superb album cover for Bob Corritore.