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TRUE BLUE
From Ellis Kell
DECEMBER 2008
Grammy Blues News...
The tradition of the blues is still alive and well, and a popular subject, as revealed in the recent Hollywood release "Cadillac Records" - which tells the story of Chicago's Chess Records in the 1950's, and stars Adrien Brody (Leonard Chess), and Beyonce Knowles (Etta James), Jeffrey Wright ( Muddy Waters), Mos Def ( Chuck Berry), Columbus Short (Little Walter), Cedric the Entertainer ( Willie Dixon), Emmanuelle Chriqui (Revetta Chess), Gabrielle Union (Geneva Wade) and Eamonn Walker ( Howlin' Wolf). The film no doubt has the potential to yet again breath life and new interest back into the Chicago (and worldwide) blues scene, as was the case way back in the 70's with "The Blues Brothers". For more on this new film, visit www.sonypictures.com/movies/cadillacrecords.
Moreover, testament to the power of the blues is evidenced in the nominees for the upcoming Grammy Awards. John Lee Hooker, Jr., who performed at the Redstone Room at RME back in June of 2006, has received a Grammy nomination for 'Best Traditional Blues Album' for his "All Odds Against Me" on the Steppin' Stone Records label. For more on John Lee Hooker, Jr., visit www.johnleehookerjr.com . The winners of the 51st Grammy Awards will be announced on February 8, 2009 at The Staples Center In Los Angeles. All nominees in the blues field include:
Best Traditional Blues Album (Vocal or Instrumental.)
* The Blues Rolls On
Elvin Bishop
[Delta Groove Music, Inc.]
* Skin Deep
Buddy Guy
[Silvertone Records]
* All Odds Against Me
John Lee Hooker Jr.
[Steppin' Stone Records/CC Entertainment]
* One Kind Favor
B.B. King
[Geffen Records]
From Ellis Kell
DECEMBER 2008
Grammy Blues News...
The tradition of the blues is still alive and well, and a popular subject, as revealed in the recent Hollywood release "Cadillac Records" - which tells the story of Chicago's Chess Records in the 1950's, and stars Adrien Brody (Leonard Chess), and Beyonce Knowles (Etta James), Jeffrey Wright ( Muddy Waters), Mos Def ( Chuck Berry), Columbus Short (Little Walter), Cedric the Entertainer ( Willie Dixon), Emmanuelle Chriqui (Revetta Chess), Gabrielle Union (Geneva Wade) and Eamonn Walker ( Howlin' Wolf). The film no doubt has the potential to yet again breath life and new interest back into the Chicago (and worldwide) blues scene, as was the case way back in the 70's with "The Blues Brothers". For more on this new film, visit www.sonypictures.com/movies/cadillacrecords.
Moreover, testament to the power of the blues is evidenced in the nominees for the upcoming Grammy Awards. John Lee Hooker, Jr., who performed at the Redstone Room at RME back in June of 2006, has received a Grammy nomination for 'Best Traditional Blues Album' for his "All Odds Against Me" on the Steppin' Stone Records label. For more on John Lee Hooker, Jr., visit www.johnleehookerjr.com . The winners of the 51st Grammy Awards will be announced on February 8, 2009 at The Staples Center In Los Angeles. All nominees in the blues field include:
Best Traditional Blues Album (Vocal or Instrumental.)
* The Blues Rolls On
Elvin Bishop
[Delta Groove Music, Inc.]
* Skin Deep
Buddy Guy
[Silvertone Records]
* All Odds Against Me
John Lee Hooker Jr.
[Steppin' Stone Records/CC Entertainment]
* One Kind Favor
B.B. King
[Geffen Records]
