Move

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As talented as he is versatile, Peterson covers many bases on this 1998 collection of soul-drenched blues. He mostly showcases his adventurous guitar on raw West Side Chicago romps, funky Clarinet workouts, and jump blues. The superior cover of Ray Charles' "Let's Go Get Stoned" combines his raspy, emotional vocal with gospel-flavored piano, while his sneaky electric piano transforms Prince's "Purple Rain" into Hendrix's "Wind Cries Mary." Perhaps his talent leaves him too many options: While his guitar playing is certainly a force, his keyboard work is truly outstanding and deserves to be brought to the forefront more often. His gospel collaboration with Mavis Staples provides proof. Whatever style he ultimately chooses, however, Peterson smothers his concoctions in down-home gravy. --Marc Greilsamer

Review

Peterson's opening guitar line sizzles right into ... a catchy, upbeat love tune. The album continues in a traditional vein.... A number of songs on [the album] venture into contemporary blues territory and crossover styles.... But whether the style is traditional or contemporary, Peterson manages to put his own stamp on every note. He may be a chameleon, but Move shows his genuine blues sensibility. -- Living Blues, ISBN13: B0000047FM ISBN10: B0000047FM Material Type: audioCD