Search - James Solberg :: See That My Grave Is Kept Clean

Powerful predomonantly minor key blues; great guitar/organ.

Douglas K. Hawley | Cincinnati OH | 03/22/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As a former sideman for the late Luther Allison, Solberg's strong Allison influence is evident here. However he takes things one step further in his highly emotional, rich, overtone-saturated guitar playing. This fits perfectly with the somewhat minor key oriented set on "See That My Grave Is Kept Clean". The Hammond B-3, expertly played by H Bomb Vegas, has a dominant role in this recording; in fact this represents some of the most tasteful blues organ on recorded CD. Solberg's vcals are good but his powerful guitar and it's interaction with the rest of the group, especially the B-3, are what makes this CD great. Highlights include the title cut and a fabulous rendition of the classic "St. James Infirmary". Overall a very highly listenable and enjoyable CD"

See That My Grave is Kept Clean

ras | wisconsin | 02/26/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This man stands all alone. and he has got it......
he doesn't need a thing--- his art is the blues, and they don't come no better than this."