Product details
- Label Vanguard
- Artist Charlie Musselwhite Blues Band
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2021
- Genre Blues
- Sealed Yes
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Tennessee Woman by Charlie Musselwhite Blues Band.
Few names loom as large in the world of harmonica-driven blues as Charlie Musselwhite, and "Tennessee Woman" captures the Charlie Musselwhite Blues Band in full stride. Fronted by Musselwhite on vocals and harmonica, this is a record that channels smoky barrooms and late-night grooves, a document of a band at ease with both raw energy and quiet restraint.
The A-side opens with the title track before rolling through "Blue Feeling Today," "A Nice Day For Something," "Everybody Needs Somebody," and "I Don't Play, I'll Be Your Man Some Day." The B-side answers with the haunting "Christo Redemptor," followed by "Little By Little" and "I'm A Stranger," closing the set on a note that lingers. Across these eight tracks, the interplay between the players gives the music its depth and character.
The lineup surrounding Musselwhite is a formidable one. Tim Kaihatsu contributes guitar and vocals alongside Larry Welker's guitar work, while Freddie Roulette adds his distinctive steel guitar to the mix. Skip Rose sits at the piano, Carl Severeid holds down the bass, and Lance Dickerson keeps time on drums. It is an ensemble built for both the shuffle and the slow burn, each musician finding room to breathe within the arrangements. Pete Welding served as producer, shaping the sessions into a cohesive statement.
This reissue has been treated with the care that collectors demand. The lacquers were cut all-analog from the original analog tapes by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound, preserving the warmth and detail of the source. Pressed on 180g black audiophile vinyl at QRP in Salina, Kansas, it delivers the kind of quiet surfaces and dynamic range that let Musselwhite's harmonica and the band's textures come through with genuine presence.
The package extends beyond the music itself. An exclusive Listening Notes Booklet by Andrew Winistorfer accompanies the record, offering context and insight to deepen the experience. The visual presentation is handled by Fred Holtz on design, with photography by Joel Brodsky and back liner photography by Hank Lebo, rounding out a release that treats the whole object as worthy of attention.
For anyone drawn to authentic blues and the sound of a working band captured on tape, "Tennessee Woman" is a rewarding addition to the shelf. From the title track to "Christo Redemptor" and the closing "I'm A Stranger," it rewards repeated listening, and this all-analog pressing gives it the sonic setting it deserves.
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Tennessee Woman
A2. Blue Feeling Today
A3. A Nice Day For Something
A4. Everybody Needs Somebody
A5. I Don't Play, I'll Be Your Man Some Day
B1. Christo Redemptor
B2. Little By Little
B3. I'm A Stranger
Credits:
Andrew Winistorfer - Author [Listening Notes Booklet]
Carl Severeid - Bass
Fred Holtz - Design
Lance Dickerson - Drums
Larry Welker - Guitar
Tim Kaihatsu - Guitar, Vocals
Ryan Smith (2) - Lacquer Cut By
Joel Brodsky - Photography By
Hank Lebo - Photography By [Back Liner]
Skip Rose - Piano
Pete Welding - Producer
Freddie Roulette - Steel Guitar
Charlie Musselwhite - Vocals, Harmonica
Notes:
Sticker on overwrap reads:
• (AAA) Lacquers Cut from the Original Analog Tapes by Ryan Smith, Sterling Sound
• 180g Black Audiophile Vinyl Pressed at QRP, Salina, KS
• Includes Exclusive Listening Notes Booklet by Andrew Winistorfer
Artist: Charlie Musselwhite Blues Band
Format: 1LP
Genre: Blues
Label: Vanguard
Catalog Number: CR00381
Release Year: 2021
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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