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It's been years since last seeing the man but the in 2nd row at the Montalvo Center we saw him playing as if was just for us. Class act, tight band, lead vocals could have been better but we were really there to hear some serious harp. Go!
James Cotton was one of the 1st blues albums I ever bought "Chicago the Blues Today". Think of guitar power chords played on a harp - powerful. He is one of the last remaining originals. You gotta go.
Mr. Cotton was as cool as cotton could be. He had on both sides of him lead and rhythm guitars that sang like his harmonica. His bass player was in stride and the drums complemented every song. James sat firmly in the middle, with a voice troubled by years of service. Bur atill had more than enough to produce blues through his harp that sang to the heavens. This is truly a blues "god" that keeps your foot a tapp'in and hands a clapp'in. Thank you James Cotton......m
Music was excellent. James Cotton was very interactive with the audience and played many of the old popular Blues songs.
A Blues master backed up by an excellent band. Not too many of these older icons left. Worth checking out before they do.
The saddest thing about the James Cotton concert was the small number of younger people who were missing the performance of a master musician. The atmosphere had a vaguely 60's feeling with people mostly from that time enthusing about blues masters they had seen and reminiscing out blues scenes that they had participated in. There was almost a communal atmosphere. Despite a problem with the equipment James Cotton and his band delivered. The band was tight and personable, the music was what one dreams about when they think blues and Mr. Cotton is truly "Super harp". He is an inspiration to an aging generation - he plays with the energy of a teen ager, the technique of a master, and so clearly enjoys what he is doing that one can not help but be inspired by him. The other members clearly admire the master and enjoy what they are doing. A rare moment to be treasured. One wishes that the mind could record the audio and visual in its memory cells and access it when they are in need.
The concert has been really unforgettable, full of energy and deep blues soul.. thanks again Superharp, incredible experience!!!
Made my birthday special. Because of his longevity, it gives me the spirit to keep on livin" you can see that he holds much passion about his music. The band was AWESOME
Even though James could not sing due to his age (and possible medical problems?), his performance on the harmonica was more then made up. His main guitarists and lead singer made up for this and definitely can form his own band if he wanted to. All and all I was glad I was able to see a James Cotton performance with my own eyes.
