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Lucky Peterson: The Son Of A Bluesman
ByLucky Peterson
variousb.1964
Peterson was born into the blues, growing up in a home where his father

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bass, acoustic1915 - 1992

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guitar, electricb.1934

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vocals1930 - 2013

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guitar, electricb.1934

James Cotton
harmonicab.1935

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vocals1938 - 2012
The Son Of A BluesmanPeterson's first crack at producing one of his own recordsfinds the guitarist/vocalist/organist doing what he does best: delivering stinging guitar work, from-the-soul vocals, and stirring organ foundations. All the grit, guts, and glory of the blues comes through in his work. Unadulterated power and passion are clearly observed during "Blues In My Blood"; spirit and soul speak clearly during "Nana Jarnell"Peterson's tribute to his mother and mother-in-law; and directness wins out on the stripped-down "Joy," a number which finds Peterson picking up dobro guitar and working with his family. Further highlights include the title track, underscored by a bedrock bass line, and "I'm Still Here," a not-so-gentle reminder that the great Lucky Peterson is still present, primed, and good to go. ">
Track Listing
Blues In My Blood; Funky Broadway; Nana Jarnell; I Pity The Fool; Boogie-Woogie Blues Joint Party; I'm Still Here; The Son Of A Bluesman; I Can See Clearly Now; Joy; You Lucky Dog; I'm Still Here (Gospel).
Personnel
Lucky Peterson
variousLucky Peterson: guitar, vocals, Hammond B3 organ; Tamara Stoval Peterson: background vocals (1, 8, 11); Shawn Kellerman: guitar; Timothy Waites: bass; Raul Valdes: drums; Bill Eden: saxophone (4, 10); Chris Curiel: trumpet (4, 10); Calvin Sexton: trombone (4, 10); Bahiyyahn Stovall Moss: vocals (1, 8, 11); Faith Jefferson Houston: vocals (1, 8, 11); Lucki Azariah Peterson: vocals (1, 8, 11); Lashonda Reese: vocals (1, 8, 11); Corey Layton: spoken vocals (2); Remon Hearn: keyboards, Hammond B3 organ (11); Faith Jefferson Houston: vocals (11); Greg Smith: vocals (1).
Album information
Title: The Son Of A Bluesman | Year Released: 2014 | Record Label: Jazz Village
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