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Product Description
While he is probably best known for his role as an electric guitarist in Jefferson Airplane during the late 60's/early 70's and as a founding member of the acoustic blues/rock group Hot Tuna, Kaukonen is also considered by many to be one of the preeminent practitioners of the Piedmont finger-picking style of acoustic blues. 'River of Time' finds the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee not only highlighting his renewed passion to write and perform new material, but we're also shown his continuing desire to pay tribute to his country/acoustic blues roots. Whether through his own words or through the songs of artists both past and present, on River of Time the waters of Jorma Kaukonen's music not only run true they run deep.
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another winner from Jorma and a great follow-up to 2007's "Stars In My Crown"
February 10, 2009
Format:Audio CD
"River of Time" features six Jorma originals...one, "Been So Long," which will be familiar to fans of Hot Tuna's second album First Pull Up, Then Pull Down, plus one written with Barry Mitterhoff (mandolin) and Larry Campbell (mandlin, guitar, fiddle, percussion), who play on most of the tracks. Campbell also produced the album, recorded at Levon Helm's Studio in Woodstock, NY. The Rev. Gary Davis track for this album...pretty much a prerequisite for Jorma's albums...is "There's A Bright Side Somewhere."
Levon Helm plays drums on "Cracks In The Finish," along with Lincoln Schleifer on bass plus Mitterhoff and Campbell. While it's primarily an acoustic piece, it easily could have been a Hot Tuna track. That's the strength in most of Jorma's music...his songs effortlessly due double-duty as electric stompers or living-room jams. Levon also plays on "Trouble In Mind" and Merle Haggard's "More Than My Old Guitar."
"Another Man Done A Full Go Round" is prime Jorma, reminiscent of so much of his solo and acoustic Hot Tuna work, the narrative songs like "Killing Time In The Crystal City."
"Izze's Lullaby" is a sweet, laid-back instrumental, the kind of composition that Windham Hill's musicians attempted many times during the label's heyday and only succeeded at delivering on rare occasions.
On "Nashville Blues" and Mississippi John Hurt's "Preachin' On The Old Camp Ground," Jorma shares vocals on the choruses with Teresa Williams. It adds nicely to the overall down-home feel of the album.
Grateful Dead fans will cheer "Operator," Jorma's tip of the hat to the late Ron "Pigpen" McKernan.
The combination of the right time in Jorma's life, the right studio, the right songs and the right musicians adds up to a winning one for you if you decide to purchase this album. From start to finish, it's all that you've come to expect from Jorma and more. Let's hope that this winning streak continues for many, many years.
Levon Helm plays drums on "Cracks In The Finish," along with Lincoln Schleifer on bass plus Mitterhoff and Campbell. While it's primarily an acoustic piece, it easily could have been a Hot Tuna track. That's the strength in most of Jorma's music...his songs effortlessly due double-duty as electric stompers or living-room jams. Levon also plays on "Trouble In Mind" and Merle Haggard's "More Than My Old Guitar."
"Another Man Done A Full Go Round" is prime Jorma, reminiscent of so much of his solo and acoustic Hot Tuna work, the narrative songs like "Killing Time In The Crystal City."
"Izze's Lullaby" is a sweet, laid-back instrumental, the kind of composition that Windham Hill's musicians attempted many times during the label's heyday and only succeeded at delivering on rare occasions.
On "Nashville Blues" and Mississippi John Hurt's "Preachin' On The Old Camp Ground," Jorma shares vocals on the choruses with Teresa Williams. It adds nicely to the overall down-home feel of the album.
Grateful Dead fans will cheer "Operator," Jorma's tip of the hat to the late Ron "Pigpen" McKernan.
The combination of the right time in Jorma's life, the right studio, the right songs and the right musicians adds up to a winning one for you if you decide to purchase this album. From start to finish, it's all that you've come to expect from Jorma and more. Let's hope that this winning streak continues for many, many years.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Jorma Kaukonen is a top-notch musician who plays and sings with feeling, sincerity, and authority. This excellent recording is another example of his fine writing and interpretive skills. And of course his blues fingerpicking ranks with the best.
The songs cover a lot of ground on the American acoustic roots-music landscape, beginning with several originals by Jorma and reaching back through the early Jazz Age and even to the Civil War.
"Preaching on the Old Campground" is Jorma's take on Mississippi John Hurt's ballad of the same title, which is a lyrical rewrite of Walter Kittredge's 1863 Civil War classic, "Tenting Tonight."
The version played here shows how an independent-minded musician like Jorma Kaukonen selects and arranges material according to good taste, instinct, and imagination-and not by the specified formulas of the fad-a-week mandates of the dreadful electronic entertainment industry.
Every song deserves its own commentary and review, but space considerations prohibit doing that here. Congratulations are in order for everyone who invested time, talent, and financial backing for this project. It is a wonderful recording and will be enjoyed by anyone who likes good music.
The songs cover a lot of ground on the American acoustic roots-music landscape, beginning with several originals by Jorma and reaching back through the early Jazz Age and even to the Civil War.
"Preaching on the Old Campground" is Jorma's take on Mississippi John Hurt's ballad of the same title, which is a lyrical rewrite of Walter Kittredge's 1863 Civil War classic, "Tenting Tonight."
The version played here shows how an independent-minded musician like Jorma Kaukonen selects and arranges material according to good taste, instinct, and imagination-and not by the specified formulas of the fad-a-week mandates of the dreadful electronic entertainment industry.
Every song deserves its own commentary and review, but space considerations prohibit doing that here. Congratulations are in order for everyone who invested time, talent, and financial backing for this project. It is a wonderful recording and will be enjoyed by anyone who likes good music.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By bluesfan55
Format:Audio CD
First of all, let me say straight out, that I love Jorma's previous works.
I have enjoyed his music since he and Jack Casady formed Hot Tuna. I enjoyed them in their electric format, however, the beauty of their acoustic playing really caught my attention. Jorma has always been a musician's musician. The beauty of his style is that the notes are played with such distinction and clarity. Jorma and Jack's "Hot Tuna Live in Japan" is a great picture of what magic these two masters can weave together.
I purchased the "River of Time" after reading a positive review and taking note that Levon Helm was a guest on the album. I have to say, that
my money was well spent. I have listened to the album three times and enjoyed it more with every listen. The music on this CD is played beautifully by a master who has learned much over the "River of Time"
Jorma has grown much spiritually over the course of his career. In one of the songs on "River of Time" he talks about loving his guitar, and about how much God has loved the world. Jorma reworks some older material on this CD, presenting it with new energy and beauty. I would recommend this CD to both older fans and those thinking about exploring Jorma's work.
I have enjoyed his music since he and Jack Casady formed Hot Tuna. I enjoyed them in their electric format, however, the beauty of their acoustic playing really caught my attention. Jorma has always been a musician's musician. The beauty of his style is that the notes are played with such distinction and clarity. Jorma and Jack's "Hot Tuna Live in Japan" is a great picture of what magic these two masters can weave together.
I purchased the "River of Time" after reading a positive review and taking note that Levon Helm was a guest on the album. I have to say, that
my money was well spent. I have listened to the album three times and enjoyed it more with every listen. The music on this CD is played beautifully by a master who has learned much over the "River of Time"
Jorma has grown much spiritually over the course of his career. In one of the songs on "River of Time" he talks about loving his guitar, and about how much God has loved the world. Jorma reworks some older material on this CD, presenting it with new energy and beauty. I would recommend this CD to both older fans and those thinking about exploring Jorma's work.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Still the same Jorma
This is Jorma doing what he does best, acoustic blues and bluesy music. His guitar-playing is better than ever, and that old familiar voice has barely changed with time. Read more
Published 5 months ago by namtosam
5.0 out of 5 stars
ONE OF HIS GREATEST ALBUMS IN YEARS!!!!!!!!!!!
while stars in my crown let a lot to be desidered, this a beautiful album!! May one of the greatest!!!!!!!!! Read more
Published on October 1, 2010 by Leonardo Mirenda
2.0 out of 5 stars
Sorry Jorma
I gave this two stars for the great background music, but I just don't get Jorma. To me, his voice is complacent in depth and style, his song writing a bit average, and I think... Read more
Published on December 28, 2009 by Big John
2.0 out of 5 stars
If you loved Blue Country Heart - Look elsewhere
I've followed Jorma's career since he first caught my interest back in the 70's. His work has always been uneven, full of twists and turns. Read more
Published on November 6, 2009 by Kevin Whitmore
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jorma Getting Better and Better
I recently had the pleasure of seeing Hot Tuna in concert a few weeks ago in Fort Lauderdale, and let there be no doubt: At nearly age 70 Jorma is as vital, engaging, and as... Read more
Published on September 18, 2009 by Todd and In Charge
5.0 out of 5 stars
One for the Island
It's been six months since the release of Jorma Kaukonen's "River of Time" CD. At first, I thought it was still another stellar collection of Americana from one of the world's... Read more
Published on July 9, 2009 by WaltW
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great music by a true legend
This guy just gets better every year. I like his last album. I love this one.
If you have ever apprectiated any of Jorma's work. Try this.
If you have ever apprectiated any of Jorma's work. Try this.
Published on July 5, 2009 by D. W. Thompson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Thanks NPR
My wife and I listened to a an interview with Jorma on NPR not too long ago and were interested enough to buy the CD. It's very good; great find!
Published on June 1, 2009 by jimo44
4.0 out of 5 stars
More Mellow From Jorma
It's great to have Jorma recording again.I have been a fan from the days of Jefferson Airplane on. The first Hot Tuna album with Will Scarlet and Jack Cassidy is one of the... Read more
Published on April 20, 2009 by Writeagain
5.0 out of 5 stars
River of Time is terrific
I have listened to this CD many times already in the month that I've owned it. I enjoy it immensely. It's both lively and relaxing.
Published on April 14, 2009 by Beth Cummings
