Fall Changes

Chris Bergson

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 1, 2007)
• Original Release Date: October 1, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: 2 Shirts Records
• ASIN: B000VCDYOG
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #166,563 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review
MOJO - October 2008 - Blues Album of the Month - by Tony Russell
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A Brooklyn five piece you probably never heard of - but you have now, and will again.

One of the major themes in blues is a sense of place, and this band lay down their local credentials in the opening track about a Brooklyn neighborhood, Gowanus Heights. The catchy melody, stabbing horns and fervent vocal also establish that these guys could strip down the engine of a soulbluesmobile and put it back together blindfold. Ok so far, but there are several bands that fit that description. The Chris Bergson Band's USPs [unique selling points] are their leader's craggy singing, a powerful spirit with flavours of Ray Charles and Tom Waits, and clever, uncliched songs devised by him and his writing partner, Kate Ross, such as the title number, Gowanus Heights, Latitude and Rain Beatin' Down, the last with Blind Willie Johnsonesque slide guitar. --Mojo

Product Description
FALL CHANGES named MOJO s #1 Blues Album of 2008
Recorded at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY
Featuring Jay Collins, Bruce Katz, Tony Leone and Amy Helm

" * * * * ...these guys could strip down the engine of a soulbluesmobile and put it back together blindfold."
MOJO, #1 Blues Album of 2008

"Bergson's stirring voice and glorious guitar command immediate attention."
BLUES REVUE

"Chris Bergson is a serious talent. Bergson gives early notice to the listener on the album's opening cut, 'Gowanus Heights', of his prowess as both a performer and songwriter. With a horn section that would do the old Stax crew proud, Bergson lures the listener into his world of jazz influenced blues and doesn't let up until the final cut... both jazzy and bluesy with a slight dash of rock and massive amounts of melody, Fall Changes is a treat."
- LIVING BLUES

"This magnificent collection by Chris Bergson, recorded at Levon Helm s Woodstock studios, follows The Band in drawing intuitively and seamlessly from blues, country, folk, funk, soul and jazz. Bergson has the kind of voice that can be sepia-tinted, whiskey soaked or nicotine stained to fit the requisite style and mood, standing alongside Gregg Allman, Dr. John, Van Morrison and Danko / Helm. A neatly balanced set of self-penned numbers and entirely justified covers ( Are You Experienced is a revelation!) are immaculately played by a tight and energetic band complimenting excellent guitar work with washes of organ and honking sax. Crisply but roundly produced, Fall Changes is an undeniable pointer to a talent with major league potential."
- LEICESTER BANGS

It takes a confident musician to pack his band with some of the hottest players in New York City, but singer/songwriter/guitarist Chris Bergson is equal to the company he keeps. Starting with the rocking Gowanus Heights from his recently released album Fall Changes, the young virtuoso took charge of the stage. He growled out the vivid lyrics about Brooklyn street life and launched a series of dazzling flights of fancy on the guitar, playing as organically as if the instrument were a third arm.
- BLUES REVUE

"Tremendous! Fall Changes showcases the Chris Bergson Band's personal blend of contemporary Americana, highlighting Bergson's crafted writing, some soulful vocals and the first class musicianship of a class band."
- BLUES MATTERS

"Chris Bergson plays the kind of guitar you can build a house on...it's B.B. meets Steve Cropper meets John Scofield."
- ROLL Magazine

"Fresh and inventive...a tour de force."
- ELMORE

"Seriously street-smart songwriting and Allman-esque vocal prowess..."
- GIBSON.COM

"A small masterwork...a candidate for year's best."
- ROOTSTIME

"One of the best things I have heard this year...a sound rooted in blues - but diverse enough to have jazzy and classic rock leanings."
- BLUES IN THE NORTHWEST

For more info, please visit:
chrisbergson.com myspace.com/chrisbergsonband You Tube: youtube.com/watch?v=8UnKv8PVK-U

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Tour de Force, October 3, 2007

By	Claudia Fox "lola50" (New York) - See all my reviews

Great mix of jazz, blues and funk, and Chris Bergson has a smooth growl of a voice with a range of moods. He also has great guitar chops and found the some of the best musicians around to help deliver his songs. The CD release show last nite at the Rodeo Bar in Manhattan confirmed what the record suggests: these guys can just flat out play. Drummer Tony Leone and upright bass player Chris Berger (different guy from Bergson) keep it all barely under control while Bergson, piano/organ man Bruce Katz and tenor saxophonist extraordinaire Jay Collins fly high. Some cool covers too, check out the horns on "When I Paint My Masterpiece." Very nice.

5.0 out of 5 stars Blues/jazz heaven, October 3, 2008

By	P. J. Davies (haslemere, surrey) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Chris Bergson has a voice uncannily like the massively under-rated Jess Roden and a hot blues-jazz band. Lovers of guitar-based blues, sax and sould should check this one out.