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Mat Walklate - Sea Of Blues
REVIEWS : SEA OF BLUES
“Master harmonicist” “..brilliant way of playing..” “..his warm voice is rather pleasant to the ear.” “The whole album has a great fervor. Nothing is banal in this recording both in terms of atmospheres and melodies. This record is full of intense and strong moments, it is sparkling, refreshing, invigorating. A beautiful exercise where everything is finely chiseled.”
Gilles Blampain www.bluesagain.com
“..beautiful harp solos..” “Fantastic.” “Lovers of blues harmonica have to purchase this album without delay. Recommended.”
www.bluesmagazine.nl
“..brilliant vocalist..” “..technically gifted..” “..intense blues with precious originality.”
Gianandrea Pasquinelli www.bluestime.it
“ For lovers of old-fashioned Blues and harmonica, this is an absolute must.”
Eric Campfens, barnowlblues.punt.nl
“..brilliant harmonica blues..” “..excellent chromatic..” “..dazzling force on the harp!”
Don Crow donandsherylsbluesblog.wordpress.com
“..confident, with a versatile, mature and extremely refreshing production..” “The harmonica, in all its forms..becomes brilliant, played by one of the UK’s leading experts..” “..excellent soloist.”
Marco Piazzalonga Jazz’n’More Switzerland
“ Opener of this album is the delicious sounding ‘Could Have Been’. We can not get rid of the fact that the warm tone of this Mat Walklate is a bit like Van Morrison.”
www.rootsville.eu
“ Overall, an interesting and varied album”
Blues In Britain Magazine
“..his Blues is damn powerful, intense and explores all kinds of styles..” “.. a treat of intense moments..” “..impressive mastery..with sumptuous solos, but also with his deep and warm voice..”
Erick Diard Blues & Co France