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Maximum Blues Piano by David Maxwell
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fave it Piano Blues | Chicago Style
11 tracks | 66 minutes
Released Dec 2006
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:49 Blues Don't Bother Me lyrics BUY MP3 05:49 Blues Don't Bother Me lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:49 Blues Don't Bother Me
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:01 Breakdown on the Bayou lyrics BUY MP3 05:01 Breakdown on the Bayou lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:01 Breakdown on the Bayou
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 07:13 After Hours lyrics BUY MP3 07:13 After Hours lyrics "GIFT MP3" 07:13 After Hours
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:59 Sister Laura Lee lyrics BUY MP3 05:59 Sister Laura Lee lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:59 Sister Laura Lee
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 06:17 Down at P.J.'s Place lyrics BUY MP3 06:17 Down at P.J.'s Place lyrics "GIFT MP3" 06:17 Down at P.J.'s Place
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 07:05 Honky Tonk Train lyrics BUY MP3 07:05 Honky Tonk Train lyrics "GIFT MP3" 07:05 Honky Tonk Train
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:53 Heart Attack lyrics BUY MP3 04:53 Heart Attack lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:53 Heart Attack
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 08:02 Deep Into It lyrics FREE 08:02 Deep Into It lyrics "GIFT MP3" 08:02 Deep Into It
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:59 Walk the Walk lyrics BUY MP3 03:59 Walk the Walk lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:59 Walk the Walk
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:28 Manhattan Max (Boppin' wit da Chippies) lyrics BUY MP3 05:28 Manhattan Max (Boppin' wit da Chippies) lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:28 Manhattan Max (Boppin' wit da Chippies)
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 06:33 Take Me On Home lyrics BUY MP3 06:33 Take Me On Home lyrics "GIFT MP3" 06:33 Take Me On Home
for virtuosity, it's david maxwell's maximum blues piano (*****) no vocals (actually just one)--just 10 fingers singing their way through jump, boogie, new orleans,funky,chicago and plain old badass blues"---pulse, 1997
Editorial review
Maxwell's solo debut has been a long time in coming, but it been worth the wait, as he neatly sidesteps the curse of the non-vocalist bandleader. Bringing in Darrell Nulisch for one vocal ("Heart Attack") only distracts from this fine instrumental showcase for David's prodigious abilities. Maxwell literally sparkles on the gospel-ish sanctified shout of "Sister Laura Lee," the New Orleans strut of "Breakdown On the Bayou," the boogie woogie classic "Honky Tonk Train" and "Manhattan Max," trading licks throughout with guest stars Ronnie Earl, Duke Levine and saxman supreme Mark "Kaz" Kazanoff, basically the cream of the New England blues mafia. The fact that Maxwell has learned his slow blues lessons well is exhibited on the Pete Johnson tribute, "Down at P.J.'s Place," "Deep Into It" and a seven-minute-plus rendition of Avery Parrish's "After Hours." This is more than just an impressive debut; this is a record of great playing and uncommon musical depth. ~ Cub Koda, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
David Maxwell has amassed an enormous resume throughout the years playing piano with some of the greatest and most well-known musicians in the blues--- Freddie King, Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, James Cotton, Otis Rush, Jimmy Rogers, Hubert Sumlim, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Earl and many more. David's style encompasses elements of the blues and jazz, but he is best known for his soulful virtuosity and unmatched ability to reach the heart of post-war Chicago Blues. Through his work, he has gained the respect of artists, fans and critics (a Grammy with James Cotton, multiple Grammy and WC Handy nominations for work with other artists and several WC Handy performance nominations) and has established a reputation as one of the finest blues pianists on the scene today. Please check out www.davidmaxwell.com.
Average Customer Review:
amazing piano workhideeho wrote on January 10, 2009
Vocals on only one track is my only criticism of this great cd.