CHRIS BERGSON –
EAST RIVER BLUES
East River Blues, the new CRS release from internationally acclaimed guitarist/singer Chris Bergson features Bergson in trio with bassist Larry Grenadier (John Scofield), drummer Herlin Riley (Dr. John) and on three selections, quartet with longtime bandmate saxophonist Jay Collins (Gregg Allman.)
“A record steeped in after-hours soul, jazz-club cool and the kind of hard-earned musical maturity you cannot fake. Bergson’s guitar work is masterfully understated throughout, as it is soulful, economical and deeply melodic…Bergson has crafted a blues album defined not by excess but by nuance, feel and quiet mastery. One for any music lover’s collection, this is a must buy record.” – Blues Matters (UK)
“Chris Bergson is one of the most inventive songwriters in modern blues music.”
– All Music Guide
“A kind of Edward Hopper of the blues.”
– The Blues Magazine (UK)
“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
“The Chris Bergson Band is one of the most talented bands playing today…From blazing rock to funk to soul to Delta blues and all that’s in between.”
– Elmore Magazine
