Lightnin’ Strikes (Acoustic Sounds) BF30 and lyricism

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bassist Reggie Workman and drummer Philly Joe Jones

Mike Stern on guitar

The brilliant arranger Gil Evans had already collaborated with Miles Davis on Birth of the Cool and Miles Ahead when he made his 2 excellent albums for World Pacific—New Bottle Old Wine (1958) and Great Jazz Standards (1959)—the latter featuring Johnny Coles

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Lightnin’ Strikes (Acoustic Sounds) BF30 and lyricismRecorded in 1966 for the Verve Folkways label Lightnin Strikes may not have the notoriety as some of Lightnin' Hopkins other albums, but this set backed by Jimmy Bond (bass), Earl Palmer (Drums) and Don Crawford (Harmonica) is classic Lightnin. From the opener, Mojo Hand to the ballad, Woke Up This Morning, Lightnin Strikes showcases classic blues from one of the best there was. Verves Acoustic Sounds Series features transfers from analog tapes and