Christian Howes & Robben Ford - Out of the Blue (2010/2017) [Official Digital Download]

Jazz violin meets blues guitar in the follow up to Christian Howes's Resonance debut Heartfelt. Features acclaimed pianist Tamir Hendelman and drummer Joel Rosenblatt.

For more than 20 years, renowned violinist/composer Christian Howes has been powerfully moving audiences all over the world as an artist with a distinctly American voice, forging ground at the intersections of jazz, classical, and world music. In this album, the virtuoso jazz violinist meets Blues master guitarist Robben Ford at the crossroads. Also featured are acclaimed pianist Tamir Hendelman and drummer Joel Rosenblatt.

„Violinist Christian Howes has made some hit-and-miss records but with Out of the Blue, he's finally making greater strides forward. Alongside electric guitarist Robben Ford and fellow Ohioan Bobby Floyd on organ, Howes is inspired to take more liberties with his repertoire while fully exploring the great talent he has always displayed. On funky originals, soul-jazz/blues, and progressive pieces by Carla Bley and Ornette Coleman, Howe’s pungent and literate violin has never sounded fresher. Different arrangements of Chick Corea's difficult "Fingerprints" and Coleman's angular bop "When Will the Blues Leave" are high points on an album that sports many bright moments, and comes easily recommended as his best work yet.“ (Michael G. Nastos, AMG)

Tracklist:
1. Fingerprints 07:13
2. I'm Walkin' 07:29
3. Cape Verdean Blues 05:45
4. Gumbo Klomp 05:39
5. Out of the Blue 06:18
6. Seek and Ye Shall Find 05:51
7. Bobby's Bad 05:04
8. Sing Me Softly of the Blues 06:32
9. When Will the Blues Leave 05:03
10. Sweet Lorraine 06:29

Personnel:
Christian Howes, violin
Bobby Floyd, organ, piano
Tamir Hendelman, piano
Kevin Axt, bass
Robben Ford, guitar
Joel Rosenblatt, drums
Sharon Hendrix, vocals

2xHD Mastering by René Laflamme
2xHD Executive Producer André Perry

Digitally remastered