Play the Blues: Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center cover

Play the Blues: Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center

Eric Clapton · 2011

74 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · jazz fusion · psychedelic rock

Eric Clapton's guitar weaves through a tapestry of blues standards, infused with live energy and heartfelt improvisation.

Why this album works

This album is notable for its authentic live blues experience, recorded at a prestigious venue, and received positive reviews for its musicianship. It solidified Clapton's role as a key figure in reviving interest in classic blues standards among contemporary audiences.
Best for
wave-like pacing with intensity heartfelt improvisation throughout performance for late-night gatherings
Context
By 2011, Eric Clapton had established himself as a legendary figure in music, with a career spanning over four decades. 'Play the Blues: Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center' came after his 2010 studio album 'Clapton,' showcasing his continued evolution as a performer deeply rooted in blues traditions.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Ice Cream 7:38
  • 2 Forty-Four 7:12
  • 3 Joe Turner's Blues Standout 7:47
  • 4 The Last Time 4:18
  • 5 Careless Love 7:43
  • 6 Kidman Blues 4:20
  • 7 Layla Standout 9:08
  • 8 Joliet Bound 3:50
  • 9 Just a Closer Walk With Thee Standout 12:20
  • 10 Corrine, Corrina 10:21

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