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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul McCartney· Queen· Ringo Starr· Elton John· George Harrison· David Bowie· Bee Gees· The Who
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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