Size: 97,4 MB
Time: 42:16
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2025
Styles: Blues, jazzy blues
Art: Front
1. Can't Catch My Breath (5:37)
2. Any Questions (5:59)
3. Shoe On The Other Foot (5:26)
4. Measure Of A Man (7:29)
5. Wellington Shuffle (3:13)
6. Do Me Right (5:11)
7. Danger Zone (4:12)
8. Nothing But A Party (5:07)
British Blues Hall of Fame guitarist Matt Schofield spends a lot of time running masterclass workshops on both sides of the Atlantic. So it’s no surprise that his latest release, Many Moons Vol. 1, is, in itself, a masterclass in blues guitar. Everything from slow blues, through shuffles to blistering solos, this album is a must-have blueprint for the modern blues player. Schofield, who is ranked among the top 10 British blues guitarists of all time, launched his tenth album with a deliberately stripped-down trio. The title reflects the fact that it’s been 20 years since his first record came out and “many moons” since he’s worked with the original trio of Jonny Henderson on Hammond B3 organ and Evan Jenkins on drums.
Speaking about the album, Schofield told Blues Rock Review, “For me and a lot of my fans there’s nothing quite like the chemistry between me, Jonny and Evan. So I wanted to revisit that because we haven’t done a record in a long time with that lineup.” He pointed out that the album is pure trio, with guitar, organ, drums and singing. “It’s just us, as if we were playing live, but we recorded it in Peter Gabriel’s studio, Real World, over a few days. The room has an amazing ambient sound and that sound is all over this record,” he added. Schofield isn’t wrong – the production value of the album is first-rate. “I’m pretty happy with this record and I don’t always love my own recordings. It’s the hardest thing for me because I am an improviser and you have to accept that, once the track is down, this is the version.”
During the discussion with BRR, Schofield pointed out that a lot of contemporary blues guitarists come from his era. “Me, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, John Mayer, Eric Gales, Kirk Fletcher, Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, (who has played with both Bonamassa and Schofield) were all born around 1977.” He speculated, “Something happened to create an era of modern blues guitarists. I suspect that the influence of Stevie Ray Vaughan is the unifying factor as he was killed around the time we were coming of age.” On his website, Bonamassa noted, “Matt Schofield is a phenomenal player and should be regarded as such!” Endorsements like that solidify Schofield’s place among those peers and punctuates the importance of his work, including Many Moons Vol. 1. /Bob Liddycot, Blues Rock Review
Speaking about the album, Schofield told Blues Rock Review, “For me and a lot of my fans there’s nothing quite like the chemistry between me, Jonny and Evan. So I wanted to revisit that because we haven’t done a record in a long time with that lineup.” He pointed out that the album is pure trio, with guitar, organ, drums and singing. “It’s just us, as if we were playing live, but we recorded it in Peter Gabriel’s studio, Real World, over a few days. The room has an amazing ambient sound and that sound is all over this record,” he added. Schofield isn’t wrong – the production value of the album is first-rate. “I’m pretty happy with this record and I don’t always love my own recordings. It’s the hardest thing for me because I am an improviser and you have to accept that, once the track is down, this is the version.”
During the discussion with BRR, Schofield pointed out that a lot of contemporary blues guitarists come from his era. “Me, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, John Mayer, Eric Gales, Kirk Fletcher, Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, (who has played with both Bonamassa and Schofield) were all born around 1977.” He speculated, “Something happened to create an era of modern blues guitarists. I suspect that the influence of Stevie Ray Vaughan is the unifying factor as he was killed around the time we were coming of age.” On his website, Bonamassa noted, “Matt Schofield is a phenomenal player and should be regarded as such!” Endorsements like that solidify Schofield’s place among those peers and punctuates the importance of his work, including Many Moons Vol. 1. /Bob Liddycot, Blues Rock Review
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4 comments:
TYVM Red Rooster
You're most welcome Ballas, glad you enjoyed the post. Thank you for your comment, it's appreciated.
Thanks Rooster! Excellent album!!!🤙💙🎼😎
You're most welcome Daba, glad you enjoyed the post. And yes, this is indeed an excellent album! Absolutely awesome in my opinion. Thank you for your comment, it's appreciated.
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