THE BUTTERFIELD BLUES BAND / LIVE AT A&R STUDIO 1970 (2CDR)

Paul Butterfield - vocals, harmonica
Ralph Wash - guitar
David Sanborn - alto saxophone
Trevor Laurence - baritone saxophone
Steve Madaio - trumpet
Rod Hicks - bass
Dennis Whitted - drums

DISC 1
1. BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN
2. PLAY ON
3. DRIFTIN' AND DRIFTIN'

DISC 2
1. THE BOXER
2. EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT
3. STUCK IN THE COUNTRYSIDE
4. LOVE MARCH
5. GET TOGETHER AGAIN
6. Talk
7. SO FAR SO GOOD

This is a reissue of a rare title from a handmade label by collectors for collectors, which was distributed only in very limited quantities. While copies quickly circulate these days, this item is an officially licensed reissue using the master tapes. This is a studio live recording of the Butterfield Blues Band, led by Poole Butterfield, considered one of the greatest white bluesmen of all time. The soundboard recording features instruments panned left and right with the vocals centered. While this is a somewhat lesser-known period for the Butterfield Blues Band, without Mike Bloomfield or Elvin Bishop, it's a valuable recording featuring David Sanborn. The album leans towards a brass section with saxophone and trumpet, but the relatively unknown guitarist, Ralph Wash, makes a significant impact, doing excellent work throughout. He seems closer to Bloomfield's style than Bishop's.