B.B. King: Get These Blues Off Me

B.B. King's One Kind Favor CD, released a few days before the guitarist's 83rd birthday, shows that the world's most famous blues musician is still going strong. King has tried his hand at a variety of styles over the years, even dipping into jazz, soul and rock stylings when the right occasion came along. But my favorite setting for King is a medium-tempo blues, a simple formula that has produced many of his greatest moments, such as "Sweet Sixteen," "How Blue Can You Get?" and "The Thrill is Gone"to name just a few. The latter song may come to mind when fans hear "Get These Blues Off Me," which is reminiscent of King's 1969-1970 crossover hit. The guitar work and vocal are full of passion, and the band is first rate. Kudos for King, and also for producer T Bone Burnett, for adding another must-have album to this artist's lengthy discography!