Paul Butterfield Blues Band - East-West

If the Butterfield Blues Band's groundbreaking debut earned the respect of the group's elder influences, this one won over (and guided) the blues boys' psychedelic peers.

Highlighted by the 13-minute-plus title track (an Eastern-influenced jam cowritten by guitarist Mike Bloomfield), East-West stretches the boundaries of the blues. It would prod many lesser groups to explore, with generally dreary results, interminable free-flight explorations. But while East-West and a cover of jazzman Cannonball Adderly's "Work Song" ventured in new directions, Paul Butterfield and company remained rooted in solid Chicago blues. East West presents the best of both worlds. –Steve Stolder

Personnel:
Mike Bloomfield (Guitar)
Paul Butterfield (Harmonica and Vocal)
Elvin Bishop (Guitar and Vocal)
Ferome Arnold (Bass Guitar)
Mark Naftalin (Organ and Piano)
Billy Davenport (Drums)

Tracks:
1. Walkin' Blues (Robert Johnson) 3:15
2. Get Out Of My Life Woman (Ardmore/Beechwood/Allen Toussaint) 3:13
3. I Got A Mind To Give Up Living (Traditional) 4:57
4. All These Blues (Traditional) 2:18
5. Work Song (Nat Adderley/Oscar Brown, Jr.) 7:53
6. Mary Mary (Michael Nesmith) 2:48
7. Two Trains Running (Muddy Waters) 3:50
8. Never Say No (Traditional) 2:57
9. East West (Michael Bloomfield/Nick Gravenites) 13:10



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