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Melvin Taylor & The Slack Band
Rendezvous with the Blues
Album US 2002 on Evidence label
Blues (Chicago Blues)
If you enjoy the new wave of Chicago Blues guitar (Rico McFarland, Lurrie Bell, Ronnie Baker Brooks, etc) than here is a fiery disc for you. Melvin Taylor doesn't cross the blues-rock border as frequent as Brooks but rather chooses to combine jazz, pop and funk into his style of feverish blues. After listening to "Rendezvous", you will be convinced that there isn't a finer smooth jazz and contemporary blues guitarist on the scene today. Even though the 10 sharp tracks on this Memphis-recorded, 55 minute disc are all covers, most are lesser known material. The well known stuff receives a unique twist which keeps it fresh. On this CD, Taylor is reunited with Lucky Peterson -- having last recorded with him in 1984. Melvin Taylor is always in control while his fire is burning. His aggressive guitar comes with plenty of pedal effects and attitude. That rebellious break-with-tradition attitude comes across in the liner notes. Evidence Music may not be a Chicago-based label. However, they have the insight and foresight to record younger Chicago artists who need exposure through rousing releases like this.
Musicians
 | Melvin Taylor & The Slack Band , album by |
 | Sidney Janice bs, baritone saxophone |
 | Dave Smith b, bass |
 | Steve Potts dr, *1953 US drums, congas |
 | Mato Nanji voc, g, guitar |
 | Lucky Peterson org, *1964 US guitar, organ, hammond b-3 |
 | Melvin Taylor voc, g, *1959 US guitar, vocals |
 | Jerry L Mallett ts, tenor saxophone |
 | Marshall Cyr tr, alp, trumpet |
Album Tracks
| No | Title | Artist | Composer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comin` Home Baby | Melvin Taylor & The Slack Band | 4:40 | |
| 2 | Help The Poor | Melvin Taylor & The Slack Band | 4:33 | |
| 3 | Rendezvous with the Blues | Melvin Taylor & The Slack Band | 4:52 | |
| 4 | I`m The Man Down Here | Melvin Taylor & The Slack Band | 4:55 | |
| 5 | A Tribute To John Lee Hooker | Melvin Taylor & The Slack Band | 6:40 | |
| 6 | Chill Out | Melvin Taylor & The Slack Band | 2:22 | |
| 7 | The Healer | Melvin Taylor & The Slack Band | 4:19 | |
| 8 | Help Me | Melvin Taylor & The Slack Band | 5:35 | |
| 9 | Five Women | Melvin Taylor & The Slack Band | 6:03 | |
| 10 | Blue Jean Blues | Melvin Taylor & The Slack Band | 6:23 | |
| 11 | Eclipse | Melvin Taylor & The Slack Band | 5:50 | |
| 12 | Black Queen | Melvin Taylor & The Slack Band | 5:39 |
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