Search - Charles Tribute Band Earland :: Keepers of the Flame

Sorry! Not Charlie!

Gary W. Rice | Fenton, Michigan United States | 02/15/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"After having listened to alot of Charles Earland music, I thought I would purchase this CD to get some new Earland music.



I am sorry to say that, despite a number of very good musicians on this set, it did not remind me of Charles Earland. With all due respect to Joey DeFrancesco, I could not see his playing as "burning" like the mighty one did when he was alive.



On a positive note, I did like "Pick Up the Pieces" and "South Philly Groove" as good organ jazz music but it still did not remind me of such great numbers as "Happy Cause I'm Going Home" or "More Today than Yesterday" that Charles played so well.



So, save your money on this one and get the real stuff like "Intensity" or "Slammin' and Jammin". You won't regret it!"

You Shouldn't Oughta Hear What Joey Does To Roberta Flack

bluejim | San Leandro, California United States | 02/25/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The drummer is in love with his small mounted tom and the recording is a little too echo-y for my taste. But when Joey D's solo on "The Closer I Get To You" climaxes, this becomes a must-have disc. "Defiled" is the politest word I can think of. Ooh, it's naaasty."