No Escape from the Blues features Ulmer in a unique role, that of the blues singer and shouter. Never has he sounded so expressive, emotionally compelling, or convincing vocally; and his guitar playing, while less present here than on his other recordings, is still there, snaking its way through this weird yet wonderful set.
It only takes one listen to prove that there is No Escape from the Blues. Whether taking a spin on a blues standard or weaving a tale of his own, Ulmer's fret work and thick vocals are nothing short of classic.
Ulmer mayhave left the blues behind when he moved north decades ago, but his journey reaffirms the title of this album with ease. Ulmer couldn't run from the blues because he has lived them.
Highly recommended. This recording is indeed "future blues."


JAMES 'BLOOD' ULMER

No Escape from the Blues: The Electric Lady Sessions

2003




CD / 2003 / 320Kbps


No Escape from the Blues - The Electric Lady Sessions:

01 Goin' to New York.mp3 10 MB

02 Hustle Is On.mp3 6 MB

03 Who's Been Talkin'.mp3 8 MB

04 Ghetto Child.mp3 13 MB

05 Are You Glad to Be in America.mp3 9 MB

06 You Know, I Know.mp3 10 MB

07 Let the Good Times Roll.mp3 10 MB

08 Bright Lights, Big City.mp3 14 MB

09 No Escape from the Blues.mp3 8 MB

10 Satisfy (Story of My Life).mp3 5 MB

11 Trouble in Mind.mp3 11 MB

12 The Blues Had a Baby and Called It Rock N Roll.mp3 9 MB


Recorded on April 23, 24, 25, 2003 at Electric Lady Studios, NYC


Personnel:

James Blood Ulmer, guitar, vocals
with
Vernon Reid, guitar, electric sitar, banjo
Leon Gruenbaum, piano, Hammond B-3, Wurlitzer, Fender Rhodes, melodica
Charlie Burnham, electric fiddle, mandolin
David Barnes, harmonica
Mark Peterson, acoustic, electric bass
Aubrey Dale, drums
Queen Esther, vocals
Olu Dara, pocket trumpet
Maya Smullyan Jenkins, tap dancing
John Kruth, tamboura


Here's "Memphis Blood":