No comments about Live in England.

No comments about Live 1980.

No comments about Little Boy Blue.

No comments about Live in Japan 1986.

No comments about Mojo Boogie.

No comments about Live Style.

No comments about Texas Songster, Vol. 4: Live! At the Cabale.

No comments about Live & Crazy.

No comments about Live from St. Pete.

5 comments about With Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters.

1. For fans of electric Chicago Blues played by white guys who are Blues-Rockers, this is probably a great album. However, for people like me, who love the old Blues from the 1920s and '30s, and the classics from Chess Records, this album is a pure snoozefest. When I was fifteen years old, I would have loved the endless solo-ing on this album. These days, I'm looking for what I look for in the great Country Blues records of yesteryear: story-telling, meaning, emotive vocals, and, sure, expressive guitar playing. If you're a huge fan of Stevie Ray Vaughan and think he is Jesus Christ, then buy this album. Personally, this record put me to sleep.



2. I'm a big Blues fan. I'm partial to the old Blues, but I can appreciate good new Blues as well, as found in this record by JIMMY ROGERS and RONNIE EARL. There are no words to define the category of this record. The big class of JIMMY, one of the greats, shines all along, but above all there is RONNIE EARL's extraordinary guitar. I had the opportunity to see RONNIE live in BARCELONA in 1998. He played themes from his LP "Colour Of Love" and I was very impressed.
   Now while writing these lines I'm listening to the wonderful song that opens the record "Okie Dokie Stomp" (of which the extraordinary Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown has several magnificent versions in some of his LPs). But when you listen to "Blues in D-Natural" or "Same old Blues" you realize how important this the record is: just incredible. This live recording in Germany in honor of Chicago Blues has plenty of feeling, containing classics like "Got My Mojo Working" and "Shake Your Money Maker", from the time when Jimmy Rogers played as a bandmate of the great Muddy Waters, and songs composed by Jimmy as "Rock this House" and the delightful "Gold Tailed Bird" (what a big work by Ronnie Earl's strong guitar). Both Sugar Ray Norcia on harmonica and Dave Maxwell on piano provide outstanding contributions. In short: a great Chicago blues album, great guitar playing and as always Jimmy's great voice. 5 Stars! Highly recommended.



3. In the pursuit of my passion for the Blues I sought out this CD due to hearing the cut "Blues in D-Natural". It is a riveting track that stuck in my mind long after I heard it. It was attributed to Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, but fortunately Amazon led me to find the Jimmy Rodgers title and overall disc. This is a live recording in Germany that is a celebration and restrospective of Chicago Blues in both sound and feel. Containing classics like "Got My Mojo Working" and "Shake Your Money Maker", based upon Jimmiy Rodgers time as a bandmate of the great Muddy Waters, this is a living tribute to an influential blues player. Jimmy leads the show but allows the respective players plenty of time in the spotlight to show their expertise. It is apparent that everyone is having a good time and the intimacy of the players comes through. I felt good listening to this offering and return to it often. In addition to Ronnie Earl's strong guitar work, both Sugar Ray Norcia on harmonica and Dave Maxwell on piano provide outstanding contributions. In summary this is a fun and spontaneous effort that is sure to please.



4. I confess that when I bought this CD I didn't know anything about Ronnie Earl. I bought it because I was (and I still am) a fan of the great Jimmy Rogers. The fist track impressed me lots; whaoo I thought this guy can play! However it was the second song "blues in D natural" that drove me nuts! I still believe that it is the finest blues guitar solo ever recorded! The only one in my collection that could compare it is SRV version of "Texas Flood" from the collection "Blues before sunrise". My music collection includes more than 500 blues CD and about 300 LP, I think you could trust me. Just for that second track alone you should buy this records. The rest of the CD will not disappoint any true Chicago blues fun. A great Chicago blues album, great guitar playing and as always Jimmy's great voice. 5 Stars!



5. I confess that when I bought this CD I didn't know anything about Ronnie Earl. I bought it because I was (and I still am) a fan of the great Jimmy Rogers. The fist track impressed me lots; whaoo I thought this guy can play! However it was the second song "blues in D natural" that drove me nuts! I still believe that it is the finest blues guitar solo ever recorded! The only one in my collection that could compare it is SRV version of "Texas Flood" from the collection "Blues before sunrise". My music collection includes more than 500 blues CD and about 300 LP, I think you could trust me. Just for that second track alone you should buy this records. The rest of the CD will not disappoint any true Chicago blues fun. A great Chicago blues album, great guitar playing and as always Jimmy's great voice. 5 Stars!