High Rise Blues
VizzTone, 2023
8/10
Bob Corritore’s Vault series continues with a focus on blues from Chicago, where the 14 previously unreleased tunes were captured over a 30 year span (1992-2022), and feature Corritore’s inimitable harmonica prowess.
“Last Time” opens the listen with help from Jimmy Rogers for the raw, harmonica fueled blues that’s raw and rhythmic, and “Buddy Buddy Friends” follows with Magic Slim’s gritty, soulful pipes front and center in the energetic climate.
Closer to the middle, “Candy Bars” recruits Manuel Arrington’s talk singing that complements Corritore’s fluid harmonica, while “Honey Where You Going” benefits much from Sam Lay’s expressive pipes amid the crisp rhythm section and breezy melody.
Near to the end, Willie ‘Big Eyes’ Smith adds his soaring pipes to the rugged blues of “She’s Alright”, and “Caught In The Act” exits with Lil’ Ed’s contributions that help cultivate an intimate yet powerful finish.
An excellent representation of some of Chicago’s finest, Corritore again makes for some timeless and robust blues that is universally enjoyable.
Travels well with: Bob Corritore & Friends- Women In High Places; Bob Corritore & Friends- You Shocked Me