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Al Perkins - Triple Play
Featuring 12 new recordings, this album demonstrates the full repertoire of guitar skills from one of rock's pioneers. Whether you prefer the white hot snarling lap steel of his live performances, or his distinctive guitar picking, or the delicate, definitive country sound of the pedal steel as featured on countless albums by household names, this CD has it all. However, don't be misled into thinking this is a self-indulgent exercise in technique - Triple Play is about songs, and you'll find original new numbers on here, mixed with a few standards, all given the unique Al Perkins treatment through his bluesy, expressive vocals. Buy Triple Play from Al Perkins Music now for $14.99 using Paypal (including worldwide shipping) ... Smart Choice Music is our UK based CD store.
Appearing on the album are Al's sons Matt and Jess, along with friends such as Chris Eddy (Duane's son) from the latest incarnation of Mason Proffit.Triple Play effortlessly swings through blues, country, gospel bluegrass and even cajun influences with a storming live feel throughout. The enjoyment of being able to cut loose on his own self-penned material is clear, and Al Perkins comes up trumps with an infectious set of studio and live cuts. Triple Play is the term used for a particularly outstanding play in Baseball, and outstanding is certainly the description that should be applied to this collection. Al Perkins - Snapshots
Amongst other gems the album also boasts a rare 1971 solo demo recording by Perkins from his Burrito Brothers days entitled 'Back To The Country' as well as unreleased demo recordings of Perkins accompanying country rockers the Curtis Brothers (who sound remarkably like a latter day Burritos), Travis Jones, Michael and Dyann Woody, and Richie Owens. A rare treat is a revved up rendition of Chuck Berry’s 'You Can’t Catch Me' featuring Elvis Presley’s stellar 70’s era backing band consisting of James Burton, Jerry Scheff and Glen D. Hardin. Buy Snapshots from Al Perkins Music now for $14.99 using Paypal (including worldwide shipping) ... Smart Choice Music is our UK based CD store.
Detailed notes and photos illustrate each of the album’s sixteen tracks.
Last updated February 22, 2007
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'Legendary guitar picker fires up with stunning instrumentals and some fine vocals' - Maverick (UK)
Given his impressive credentials this is surprisingly Al Perkins’ first solo effort. The album showcases his magical musical ride from an eleven-year-old steel guitar protégé in West Texas through a variety of bands and sessions over the next thirty years that feature his expressive guitar, steel and dobro playing.