LUKE WINSLOW-KING
''EVERLASTING ARMS''
SEPTEMBER 30 2014
47:13
1 Everlasting Arms
Luke Winslow-King 3:46
2 Swing That Thing
Luke Winslow-King 3:17
3 I'm Your Levee Man
Luke Winslow-King 3:05
4 Graveyard Blues
Ben Polcer / Luke Winslow-King 4:33
5 Cadillac Slim
Luke Winslow-King 3:26
6 La Bega's Carousel
Bill Lamotta 2:47
7 The Crystal Water Springs
Luke Winslow-King 3:09
8 Wanton Way of Loving
Esther Rose King / Luke Winslow-King 3:22
9 Interlude I (As It Goes)
Luke Winslow-King 1:29
10 Last Night I Dreamed My Birthday
Ji Choi / Luke Winslow-King 4:18
11 Domino Sugar
Roberto Luti / Luke Winslow-King 3:05
12 Interlude II
Luke Winslow-King 0:54
13 Home Blues
Luke Winslow-King 4:50
14 Traveling Myself
Luke Winslow-King 5:12
Benji Bohannon/Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Bruce Brackman/Sax (Tenor)
Dominick Grillo/Sax (Baritone)
Jon Gross/Sousaphone
Charlie Halloran/Trombone
Cassidy Holden/Bass (Electric), Bass (Upright)
Orange Kellin/Clarinet
Esther Rose King/Percussion, Vocals, Washboard
Roberto Luti/Acoustic Slide Guitar, Electric Slide Guitar
Ben Polcer/Percussion, Piano, Trumpet, Vocals
Matt Rhody/Violin
Rick Trolsen/Trombone
Luke Winslow-King/Arranger, Guitars, Vocals
REVIEW
by Mark Deming
Some blues and jazz artists enamored of vintage styles go out of their way to sound rough and raw in the belief it makes them seem more "authentic," as if great artists of the past regularly earned a following by sounding as if they could barely play. Luke Winslow-King, thankfully, believes in no such foolishness; on his fourth album, Everlasting Arms, he steps out like a gentleman of the blues, one who can play with force and feeling and pick with no small ability, but sounds just as much at home in the front parlor as at the juke joint on the other side of town. This speaks to Winslow-King's versatility, as he can play an easygoing jazz-based number like "I'm Your Levee Man" just as convincingly as he can tear into the rollicking Delta fury of "Swing That Thing" or the Latin-meets-New Orleans swing of "La Bega's Carousel." Winslow-King isn't a show-off on guitar (OK, he does strut a bit in "Interlude I [As It Goes]," but he doesn't wear out his welcome), but his rhythm work is always solid, and when he eases into a solo, it's invariably clever, tuneful, and to the point, and suits the tenor of the tune. Winslow-King is also a fine singer, with a clear, polished instrument and a flexible sense of phrasing that can bend with the demands of his eclectic repertoire without sounding like he's trading one cliche for another when he changes directions. He has a fine vocal partner in Esther Rose King, and they deliver a pleasing duet on "Wanton Way of Loving," while Winslow-King's various accompanists deliver performances that are expert while respecting the songs. And Winslow-King's songwriting is every bit as impressive as his vocals and instrumental work, especially on the atmospheric "Last Night I Dreamed My Birthday" and the high-stepping "Cadillac Slim." Luke Winslow-King may sound like a gentleman on Everlasting Arms, but one listen to this album will convince you that when it comes to music, nice guys really can finish first.
BIOGRAPHY
by William Ruhlmann
A gifted singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist whose work is rooted in vintage blues and jazz styles, Luke Winslow-King was born in Cadillac, Michigan, and began learning to play the guitar before adolescence. He attended Interlochen Arts Academy, then studied music theory and composition at the University of New Orleans. While there, he won a scholarship to study Czech music at St. Charles University in Prague, and has also studied with avant-garde composer "Blue" Gene Tyranny. After his tour van was burglarized in Louisiana, Winslow-King found himself back in New Orleans, and he soon opted to stay, playing blues and folk music on the streets of the Crescent City as an accompanist to jazz singer John Boutte. Winslow-King has also written scores for theater and film productions, worked as a music therapist with the Institute of Applied Human Dynamics in the Bronx, New York in 2004, and taught music at the La Velle School for the Blind. After settling in New Orleans, Winslow-King co-founded Earthwork Music and performed on the label's albums, releasing his self-titled debut in 2006. In 2009, he followed it with Old/New Baby, issued through Fox on a Hill Productions. The Coming Tide appeared in 2013, released by the respected roots music label Bloodshot Records. Winslow-King and his music partner (and spouse) Esther Rose maintained a busy touring schedule, headlining at small venues and opening for the likes of Taj Mahal, the Rebirth Brass Band, Chris Thile, and Jack White. In the fall of 2014, Winslow-King released his second album for Bloodshot, Everlasting Arms.
''EVERLASTING ARMS''
SEPTEMBER 30 2014
47:13
1 Everlasting Arms
Luke Winslow-King 3:46
2 Swing That Thing
Luke Winslow-King 3:17
3 I'm Your Levee Man
Luke Winslow-King 3:05
4 Graveyard Blues
Ben Polcer / Luke Winslow-King 4:33
5 Cadillac Slim
Luke Winslow-King 3:26
6 La Bega's Carousel
Bill Lamotta 2:47
7 The Crystal Water Springs
Luke Winslow-King 3:09
8 Wanton Way of Loving
Esther Rose King / Luke Winslow-King 3:22
9 Interlude I (As It Goes)
Luke Winslow-King 1:29
10 Last Night I Dreamed My Birthday
Ji Choi / Luke Winslow-King 4:18
11 Domino Sugar
Roberto Luti / Luke Winslow-King 3:05
12 Interlude II
Luke Winslow-King 0:54
13 Home Blues
Luke Winslow-King 4:50
14 Traveling Myself
Luke Winslow-King 5:12
Benji Bohannon/Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Bruce Brackman/Sax (Tenor)
Dominick Grillo/Sax (Baritone)
Jon Gross/Sousaphone
Charlie Halloran/Trombone
Cassidy Holden/Bass (Electric), Bass (Upright)
Orange Kellin/Clarinet
Esther Rose King/Percussion, Vocals, Washboard
Roberto Luti/Acoustic Slide Guitar, Electric Slide Guitar
Ben Polcer/Percussion, Piano, Trumpet, Vocals
Matt Rhody/Violin
Rick Trolsen/Trombone
Luke Winslow-King/Arranger, Guitars, Vocals
REVIEW
by Mark Deming
Some blues and jazz artists enamored of vintage styles go out of their way to sound rough and raw in the belief it makes them seem more "authentic," as if great artists of the past regularly earned a following by sounding as if they could barely play. Luke Winslow-King, thankfully, believes in no such foolishness; on his fourth album, Everlasting Arms, he steps out like a gentleman of the blues, one who can play with force and feeling and pick with no small ability, but sounds just as much at home in the front parlor as at the juke joint on the other side of town. This speaks to Winslow-King's versatility, as he can play an easygoing jazz-based number like "I'm Your Levee Man" just as convincingly as he can tear into the rollicking Delta fury of "Swing That Thing" or the Latin-meets-New Orleans swing of "La Bega's Carousel." Winslow-King isn't a show-off on guitar (OK, he does strut a bit in "Interlude I [As It Goes]," but he doesn't wear out his welcome), but his rhythm work is always solid, and when he eases into a solo, it's invariably clever, tuneful, and to the point, and suits the tenor of the tune. Winslow-King is also a fine singer, with a clear, polished instrument and a flexible sense of phrasing that can bend with the demands of his eclectic repertoire without sounding like he's trading one cliche for another when he changes directions. He has a fine vocal partner in Esther Rose King, and they deliver a pleasing duet on "Wanton Way of Loving," while Winslow-King's various accompanists deliver performances that are expert while respecting the songs. And Winslow-King's songwriting is every bit as impressive as his vocals and instrumental work, especially on the atmospheric "Last Night I Dreamed My Birthday" and the high-stepping "Cadillac Slim." Luke Winslow-King may sound like a gentleman on Everlasting Arms, but one listen to this album will convince you that when it comes to music, nice guys really can finish first.
BIOGRAPHY
by William Ruhlmann
A gifted singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist whose work is rooted in vintage blues and jazz styles, Luke Winslow-King was born in Cadillac, Michigan, and began learning to play the guitar before adolescence. He attended Interlochen Arts Academy, then studied music theory and composition at the University of New Orleans. While there, he won a scholarship to study Czech music at St. Charles University in Prague, and has also studied with avant-garde composer "Blue" Gene Tyranny. After his tour van was burglarized in Louisiana, Winslow-King found himself back in New Orleans, and he soon opted to stay, playing blues and folk music on the streets of the Crescent City as an accompanist to jazz singer John Boutte. Winslow-King has also written scores for theater and film productions, worked as a music therapist with the Institute of Applied Human Dynamics in the Bronx, New York in 2004, and taught music at the La Velle School for the Blind. After settling in New Orleans, Winslow-King co-founded Earthwork Music and performed on the label's albums, releasing his self-titled debut in 2006. In 2009, he followed it with Old/New Baby, issued through Fox on a Hill Productions. The Coming Tide appeared in 2013, released by the respected roots music label Bloodshot Records. Winslow-King and his music partner (and spouse) Esther Rose maintained a busy touring schedule, headlining at small venues and opening for the likes of Taj Mahal, the Rebirth Brass Band, Chris Thile, and Jack White. In the fall of 2014, Winslow-King released his second album for Bloodshot, Everlasting Arms.
