Live At The Apollo by B.B. King
About the album Live At The Apollo
The album Live At The Apollo by B.B. King was released in 1991 and is one of the most iconic live recorded albums in the history of blues. The album is characterized by B.B. King's classic Modern Blues style, but enriched with a rich Big Band sound. The presence of a full orchestra adds elements of jazz and soul to the performances, while King's guitar "Lucille" and his dynamic voice remain at the forefront.
In the recording, B.B. King is accompanied by The Philip Morris Super Band under the direction of pianist Gene Harris, featuring great wind soloists such as Jeff Clayton, Plas Johnson (saxophone), and Harry "Sweets" Edison (trumpet). The album includes ten songs, among them some of his greatest hits, such as The Thrill Is Gone, Nightlife, as well as an adaptation of the - then recent - When Love Comes To Town (a result of his collaboration with U2).
The album is considered an artistic and commercial success, bringing B.B. King back to the forefront of the contemporary music scene of the time. It won the Grammy for Best Traditional Blues Album in 1992.
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