Out August 2011, “MAMA SAID” is the US debut album of Errol Linton from London England. He has 2 other albums released previously in the UK. The blues harp player is sometimes dubbed as a Reggae/Blues artist. He does infuse Caribbean rhythms, with a definite bluesy vibe and with his velvet voice, which is subtle yet commanding, the result is a great combination of rhythms and vocals.
Linton was discovered by a BBC producer while he was busking in the London Underground. He is typically accompanied by Jean Pierce Lampe on bass (upright), and Sam Kelly percussionist. This trio is a well oiled machine, and a fine example on the Album is “Sunrise”. Lampe pounds his base while Kelly’s percussion, sometimes as simple as a bottle, truly showcase the musicality of the ‘Blues Vibe Band’
You are guaranteed to tap your toes, or get up and get moving or sing along as the music vibrates straight to your heart. The contagious melodies makes at least one body part move to the beat with every track. This album is refreshing, entertaining, and truly a gift, and you will be a fan almost instantly, and wonder where has he been? Hopefully he will get enough recognition to produce another album in the not so far future. His last album was in 2002, and it has taken him this long to earn the money to record “Mama Said”. The youtube recordings highlight his previously recorded tracks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMCj4OXHvfM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsIqiLyKRjU&feature=related
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