Self Portrait in Blues

by Paul Geremia

Overview

This collection of vintage style blues is quite enjoyable. Paul Geremia, who is heard on guitar, piano, harmonica, and vocals, is joined by veteran violinist Howard Armstrong and bassist Roxy McLeod on some selections; seven of the 14 performances are unaccompanied. In addition to seven Geremia originals, there are tunes by Skip James, Leroy Carr, Charlie Patton ("Shake It and Break It"), Jesse Fuller, Leadbelly, and Blind Willie McTell ("Drive Away Blues"). Geremia's easy-to-take delivery, heartfelt sincerity, and understanding of 1930s country blues make this a CD well worth searching for. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	03/21/1995
Label:	RED HOUSE
UPC:	0033651007722

Tracks

1. Wonderful Affliction
2. Devil Got My Woman
3. Kick It in the Country
4. Midnight Hour Blues
5. Shake It and Break It (But Don't Let It Fall Mama)
6. Out and Down
7. Henry David Thoreau
8. Fool's Paradise
9. Live Wire Blues
10. The Truth Is on the Streets
11. Drive Away Blues
12. Where Did I Lose Your Love
13. Leavin' Blues
14. Quote

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Paul Geremia   Primary Artist,Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Harmonica
Rory McLeod   Guest Artist,Bass,Bass (Upright)
Howard Armstrong   Guest Artist,Violin,Vocals,Mandolin

Technical Credits

Blind Boy Fuller   Composer
Charley Patton   Composer
Eric Von Schmidt   Artwork,Paintings
Leroy Carr   Composer
Howard Armstrong   Composer
Huddie Ledbetter   Composer
Uwe Kranner   Producer
Charles Brown   Composer
Christoph Warz   Photography
Jerry Fuller   Composer
Harald Ergott   Cover Design
Skip James   Composer
Paul Geremia   Composer
Steve Rizzo   Engineer
Blind Willie McTell   Composer