Maximum Blues Piano [Original recording reissued]

David Maxwell | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 9, 2001)
• Original Release Date: June 10, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Tone Cool
• ASIN: B000003A16
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,501 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Is there a level above 'maximum' . . . ?, October 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Maximum Blues Piano (Audio CD)

I can't remember the exact route through which I came to this album. I was looking for some fresh new blood in my CD collection and I think I started with a 'Google' search for "CD blues piano" or something like that. I saw an encouraging reference to David Maxwell in one of the hits, and then came to Amazon to find out more. I then took advantage here of the excellent MP3 downloads, and from that point on my decision was made! A purchase was in order. This is definitely not a deep cerebral CD - this is good-natured high-energy fun! Even the slower numbers are bursting with verve. The piano playing throughout is tremendous - I don't know if there are any of the 88 keys he didn't touch during the performances, but I wasn't aware of them! David Maxwell, as an experienced sideman with many other blues players, obviously knows a thing or two when it comes to selecting his own sidemen. The band are excellent - crisp percussion, solid bass, rasping saxes, and blues guitar reminiscent of the Kings. Only one track has vocals, but as I was really looking for an instrumental album when I started my search this is no hardship. My only slight negative comment is with the old standard "Honky Tonk Train". I was really looking forward to hearing Maxwell's take on this, but after a long thunderous intro he takes off at an incredible rate. So fast, indeed, that I feel he loses some of the syncopated rolling gait of this tune. It's undoubtedly technically impressive, but I can't help feeling I've enjoyed other less proficient performances more. Anyway, that really is a minor aside. Go for this album with the full confidence that the MP3 samples give you a good impression of this artist and this recording. If you like them, you'll love the CD.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So good it's wierd!, July 6, 1998

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[e-mail] (Springfield Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maximum Blues Piano (Audio CD)

It's mostly vocal-less but thats ok because his piano does all the talkin that needs said! Very Nice.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A rockin' good time!, August 30, 2003

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Andrew (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Maximum Blues Piano (Audio CD)

Great fun! Maxwell lays down the keys on the 88, and doesn't let up! I bought this after hearing one of the tracks ("Breakdown on the Bayou") on KPLU, and I loved it, so I listened to more of the tracks, and decided to buy it.

I wouldn't call it "slow" blues, such as T'aint Nobody's Business, or How Blue Can You Get?, or other B.B. King classics, but it makes up for it with just plain fun.