Various Artists - Friends of Lazy Lester - Lazy Lester Forever

Size: 252 MB
Time: 44:29
File: Flac
Released: 2019
Styles: Electric Blues
Art: Front

1. I'm so Tired (2:31)
2. They Call Me Lazy (3:22)
3. Blues Stop Knocking at My Door (2:58)
4. Real Combination for Love (2:50)
5. Tell Me Pretty Baby (3:06)
6. Jail (4:39)
7. I Hear You Knocking (2:42)
8. Travelling Days (3:54)
9. I Love You I Need You (2:46)
10. Strange Things Happen (3:38)
11. Blood Stains on the Wall (3:46)
12. Torras, LA, 1933 (4:28)
13. Thank You, So Long (3:19)
14. Happy Birthday to You (0:22)

The late great Lazy Lester was a singer, songwriter, harp blower, band leader, educator and innovator. The Louisiana legend created a legacy of eclectic music that drew many disciples from all over the world. Two accolades, Spaniard harp master Emilio Arsuaga and Austin based Blues legend Greg Izor have created a fittingly joyous homage to their friend in Lazy Lester Forever. Pulling together a group of “Friends of Lazy Lester,” Arsuaga and Izor have put together a collection of tunes, most of which written by Lester, that memorialize the diverse aspects of the master’s career. This record is a family affair. Recorded in Austin, TX at Izor’s home studio this record is live and in the moment and has the ebullient feel of absolute monster players having fun. Guitarist Eve Monsees and her husband drummer Mike Buck were part of Lester’s band. Lester sang the song “Real Combination For Love,” which Izor absolutely slays on vocals here, at the couple’s wedding. Lester six stringer and Austin transplant Grady Pinkerton locks in with his former band-mates. Austin mainstays Emily Gimble on keys and vocals and Randy Glines on bass along with percussion work from Carlos Arsuaga, from Emilio’s band the Mad Reeds, round out the session.

Lazy Lester Forever FLAC

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