ARON BURTON: Aron Burton Live

Aron Burton

Aron Burton Live

© 1996 Earwig Music Company, Inc. (739788493529)

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Legendary Chicago blues bassist Aron Burton leads his band through a raw, exciting set of original compositions and classics. The power of live blues is unleashed.

tracks

1 Found My Baby Gone
2 Little Red Rooster
3 Ah'w Baby
4 Evenin' Sun Goin' Down
5 Fever
6 Hound Dog
7 Cold, Cold Feeling
8 I'm Just A Natural Man
9 The River's Invitation
10 Hoochie Coochie Man
11 Snatch It Back and Hold It
12 The Blues Is To Me
13 Two Way Street

notes

"Aron Burton Live stands with the best of them. With the exception of two studio tracks, the album was recorded live last year at Buddy Guy's Legends, and features guest appearances by harpist Lester Davenport and vivacious vocalist Liz Mandville Greeson. Vocals are spread amongst the band members, which is appropriate because Burton's avowed goal is to present a blues revue that puts the spotlight on all the stage talent. Aron Burton Live is a sterling example of just how good Chicago blues can still be..." -Illinois Entertainer

BIO

Aron Burton has been hard at work for the past fifty years, securing his place in musical history as a master of the blues, and becoming one of the most sought-after bass players in the business. Born in Senatobia, Mississippi on June 15th 1938, Aron took interest in music at a very young age, where his gospel voice was sought after by many local churches. Among his early accomplishments was the formation of the Victory Travelers with his cousin Ruben Burton, a group that still tours today.
Upon moving north to Chicago in the mid-1950s, Aron quickly gained a reputation as one of the most solid and “in the pocket” bass players in town. Aron was exposed to a variety of different styles of music, including R&B, Soul, Jazz, and Rock, in addition to his Blues and Gospel foundation. It was only a short time before Aron began to be called upon by the masters of the industry, starting in 1956 with Freddie King. Eventually Aron was hired to support such legends as Jimmy Witherspoon, Junior Wells, Big Jack Johnson, Eddy Clearwater, and Billy Boy Arnold.
Perhaps Aron Burton’s biggest claim to fame is that he was a founding member of Albert Collin’s “Ice Breakers,” along with his brother Larry Burton and keyboardist Allen Batts. Aron shared in several Grammy nominations with the band, and soon became a regular session artist at Alligator Records. He can be heard singing and playing on recordings of such legends as James Cotton and Fenton Robinson.
After success as a backing musician Aron finally decided to strike out on his own. He can be found on multiple solo albums recorded with both Earwig Music and Delmark Records in Chicago. These critically acclaimed albums have secured him four W.C. Handy Awards Nominations (’96, ’97, ’98, ’00), as well as numerous other awards. To date Aron has appeared on more than thirty-four recordings, has toured internationally, and has performed at nearly every Chicago Blues Festival since the festival began over twenty-five years ago.

Quotes

“..An experienced group, solid and competent..” –Blues Access

“Burton is one of Chicago's most underrated singers and songwriters -- a situation that this release should do much to correct.” –Living Blues

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  • Great CD!!
    author: Dennis

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