"Crossroads," E's fifth album in as many years, he salutes classic and traditional blues legends like robert Johnson and Memphis Minnie, as well as the contemporary masters, Jimi Hendrix, Bill Withers and Keb Mo. In presenting his latest showcase, E proves again that the conviction of any good story-teller lies in their ability to convey
powerful imagery and messages in our hearts and minds. Whilst these stories might be gathered from the well-trodden path of life's love and loss. emotional reservations, and recovery, E's delivery of them is not. He takes each song and turns it into a personal statement. He presents every one of these songs as intimate conversations, and brings warmth and deep sensuality with a little humor thrown into the mix. His vocal range is heightened in Robert Johnson's "Crossroads Blues, and he even turns a "hmmm" onto gut-wrenching drama in Keb Mo's "Love In Vain" layered with the call and response of his harp. Whilst some of the songs offer a personal insight into E - the man, (in "Henry," he acknowledges the wisdom of his grandfather's teachings), others reveal a keen sense of his remarkable skills. Mose Allison's "Parchman Farm" is a pure harpist's delight, and E's naked redition of this classic gives us a sneak preview of his ambitions to date. "Crossroads" moves us a long way from lonesome therapeutic blues and marks refreshing turning points in the history of blues tradition.

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