The Charles Ford Band: With Robben, Mark & Pat Ford

by Charles Ford, Charles Ford Band

Overview

Recorded after the quartet had packed it in, their sole vinyl document inevitably left much to be desired for anyone who'd witnessed their through-the-roof club appearances. Still, the expressive opener, "Blue and Lonesome," manages to create a space of its own, avoiding comparisons with Little Walter's original. Middle brother Robben's expressive vocals defy his 20 years, and his Bloomfield-inspired guitar playing is even more authoritative. Meanwhile harmonica-playing Mark, only age 18, gives Butterfield a run for his money. A later CD reissue gives a glimpse at the band's jazz leaning with a live rendition of John Coltrane's "The Promise." ~ Dan Forte

Product Details

Release Date:	12/01/1993
Label:	Arhoolie
UPC:	0096297035320
Rank:	88613

Tracks

1. Blue and Lonesome
2. Gibson Creek Shuffle
3. My Time After Awhile
4. Rest My Mind on Jesus
5. Reconsider Baby
6. Black Night
7. Wild Woman
8. I Know What You're Putting Down
9. Live the Life I Love
10. Tell Him I Was Flyin'
11. The Promise

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Charles Ford Band   Primary Artist
Charles Ford   Primary Artist
Mark Ford   Harmonica
Michael Osborn   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
Robben Ford   Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Saxophone
Mike Osborne   Guitar
Stanley Poplin   Bass
Patrick Ford   Drums

Technical Credits

Patrick Ford   Producer,Remixing,Liner Notes
Sheldon Feinberg   Composer
Dix Bruce   Editing
Folsom   Composer
John Coltrane   Composer
Robert Geddins   Composer
Louis Jordan   Composer
Ronald Bager   Composer
Lowell Fulson   Composer
Jessie Mae Robinson   Composer
Michael Cogan   Remixing
Albert King   Composer
Chris Strachwitz   Producer,Liner Notes,Photography
Ferdinand Washington   Composer
Little Walter   Composer
Robben Ford   Composer
Buddy Guy   Composer
Ron Badger   Composer
Wayne Pope   Cover Art
Buddy Allen   Composer