The Soul of John Black - Soul Salvation - [CD]

THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK CHARTS A COURSE BACK TO THE ESSENCE OF SOUL BLUES ON SOUL SALVATION -- TEN TRACKS ILLUMINATING THE PATH TO ROOTS REDEMPTION.The Soul of John Black charts a course back to the essence of soul blues on Soul Salvation -- ten groove-laden tracks illuminating the path to roots redemption. John "JB" Bigham's latest offering stands as a musical mission to revitalize traditions that shaped American music.From the ambient-tinged blues of opener "Begging You Baby" through the Memphis soul of "Take Your Time" to the New Orleans party anthem of "That Thang," the album unfolds like a masterfully paced live set.The four-pointed star on the cover -- a childhood drawing turned lifelong symbol -- serves as compass and beacon. Like the glowing "salvation" marquee inside LA's Silver Lake Lounge that sparked the album's title, it points home.Drawing from the deep wells of Albert King, Mavis Staples, and his own time with Miles Davis and Fishbone, Bigham delivers his most personal and grounded work yet. Soul Salvation both preserves the past and lights the way forward for soul blues.TRACK LISTING * Begging You Baby * Georgia Peaches * Take Your Time * Come and Get It * Been Gone Too Long * That Thang * Right Now * Get Closer * The First Time * Saving It All for You