2024 – Guitar One Records
Release Date : June 20, 2024
Original source : phillycheezeblues.blogspot.com
After capturing my full attention
almost two years ago with his album Snapshots From the Second Floor, B.
Christopher has returned to win me over again with his latest album 106
Miles to Chicago. Jake and Elwood aficionados should get the
reference immediately, as this is a tribute album to one of my all-time favorite
tribute bands The Blues Brothers. With every listen to this album, I can
feel the joy pulsating through the music of these seven outstanding tracks. B.
Christopher’s guitar mastery is joined by Eddie Testa on lead
vocals, Anton Fig on drums, Nick Douglas on bass and backing
vocals, Bruce Katz on keys Andy Snizter on tenor and baritone
sax, Ryan Keberle on trombone, Tony Kadleck on trumpet, original Blues
Brothers member Tom “Bones” Malone on baritone sax on ‘Gimme Some
Lovin’”, Sharlotte Gibson on backing vocals, and Studebaker John
on harmonica.
Floyd Dixon’s “Hey Bartender” makes a fantastic introduction to the album. Testa’s vocals are perfectly fitted and B. Christopher’s guitar solo absolutely cooks. Electricity and excitement fill the air when the band breaks out “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love”. With the great Bruce Katz on keys, and guest appearance by Bones Malone, this is an absolute favorite. Hearing the horns kick in with that oh-so-familiar bassline on “Peter Gunn” puts a giant smile on my face. I dig the interesting licks B. Christopher lays down on this. The band knocks that Spencer Davis Group 1966 hit “Gimme Some Lovin’” out of the park as well.
B. Christopher Band’s 106 Miles to Chicago pays an honorable tribute to the world-renowned blues duo The Blues Brothers. It’s definitely a record I’d recommend. It’s a fun listen.
For more information about B. Christopher Band, visit the website at : https://www.bchristopherband.com
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