Mike Zito – Rock ‘n’ Roll: A Tribute to Chuck Berry (2019) [FLAC 24bit/44,1kHz]

Mike Zito – Rock ‘n’ Roll: A Tribute to Chuck Berry (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 01:07:34 minutes | 793 MB | Genre: Blues
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This latest release from bluesman Mike Zito is a mighty stellar tribute to the legendary ‘Father of Rock and Roll’ Chuck Berry. Being that both Zito and Berry are from St. Louis, Missouri, makes this a very personal project. Zito, backed by his band, bassist Terry Dry, drummer Matthew Johnson, and pianist/organist Lewis Stephens incorporates a smashing guest list on this twenty track album, which includes some of my favorites: Joanna Conner, Walter Trout, Joe Bonamassa, Eric Gales, Luther Dickenson, Sonny Landreth, Tinsley Ellis,Tommy Castro, Albert Castiglia, and Kid Anderson.

The album begins with one of the first songs I learned to play on organ, William C. Handy’s “St. Louis Blues”. This song which I hold close to my heart features Chuck Berry Jr. It’s such a rocking version of the song, and ushers the album in quite nicely. I love the cover of “Rock & Roll Music” with Joanna Connor. She’s such a powerhouse of a guitarist, and brings a lot to the table on this one. Walter Trout shines as he always does on “Johnny B Goode”. Damn, this one rocks! Robben Ford steps in to record a fantastic remake of “You Never Can Tell”. This one will always remind me of my favorite film, Pulp Fiction. The legendary Eric Gales punches up another favorite “Back in the USA” with a huge dose of his ripping guitar-work. I always appreciate what Luther Dickinson is involved in, and “Too Much Monkey Business” is no exception. I love “No Particular Place to Go” with Jerimiah Johnson. This one really resonates. Sonny Landreth brings a certain smoothness to “Havana Moon”. I could listen to this one all day long.

Being a huge fan of Chuck Berry and Mike Zito, this album has such a hold on me. It’s downright spectacular.

Tracklist:
1. St. Louis Blues (3:20)
2. Rock and Roll Music (3:08)
3. Johnny B Goode (3:49)
4. Wee Wee Hours (5:25)
5. Memphis (3:05)
6. I Want to Be Your Driver (2:55)
7. You Never Can Tell (4:00)
8. Back in the USA (3:02)
9. No Particular Place to Go (2:51)
10. Too Much Monkey Business (3:14)
11. Havana Moon (4:21)
12. Promised Land (3:29)
13. Down Bound Train (4:04)
14. Maybellene (2:56)
15. School Days (3:03)
16. Brown Eyed Handsome Man (2:16)
17. Reelin’ and Rockin’ (4:01)
18. Let It Rock (2:27)
19. Thirty Days (2:57)
20. My Ding a Ling (3:19)

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