Blues piano legend Pinetop Perkins passed away this year (2012) at age 97. For most of his life, he dedicated himself to being a blues pianist and coming up with his own sound and style, influenced by other musicians. On this recording, Perkins was joined by an ace group of players who wanted to make a record in tribute to him, and have him be a part of it.
Some of the major names contributing to the record are vocalist Emily Gimble, guitarist & vocalist Gary Clark Jr., vocalist Carolyn Wonderland, and lap steel guitar player, Cindy Cashdollar. Clark Jr., Gimble, and Wonderland are the vocalists. Here's the whole band.
Pinetop Perkins: piano & vocals
Jake Langley: guitar
J.J. Johnson: drums
Chris Maresh: acoustic bass
George Rieff: electric bass
Mike Flanigin: organ
Cindy Cashdollar: lap steel guitar on "Got My Mojo Working"
Derek Obrian: 2nd guitar on "Rhumba Man"
Horn section:
Jon Blandel, John Mills, Rich Hearing, Scott MacIntosh
Here's the entire track listing.
1. Come Back Baby
2. 5-10-15 Hours
3. Back to the Chicken Shack
4. Miss Ida B
5. If You Love Me Like You Say (feat. Gary Clark Jr.)
6. Ladies Call Me Pinetop
7. Got My Mojo Working (feat. Cindy Cashdollar: lap steel guitar)
8. Sugar Sweet (feat. Emily Gimble, vocals)
9. How Long Blues
10. Big Fat Mama
11. Sittin' On Top of the World (feat. Emily Gimble, vocals)
12. Rhumba Man
13. Do Unto Others (feat. Gary Clark Jr.)
14. People Like That (feat. Emily Gimble, vocals)
15. Pinetop's Last Blues
Pinetop Perkins had a very, very long career, and for any listeners who may be hearing this man's work for the first time, he had a major legacy as a blues pianist for some eight plus decades. Perkins passed away in 2012 at age 97. Rest In Peace, Pinetop. Check this record out.
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