Boney Fields Just Give Me Some Mo' (LP)

(Blues Project) 10 tracks

"Cross My Heart" is a tribute to harmonica player and singer James Cotton, one of Boney Fields' heroes and companions, and is certainly the most representative track of the infectious groove mood that authentic blues musicians know how to create. Boney Fields has that almost funky sound that is mature enough to tickle our ears and make us tap our feet.

For example, by reviving "The Thrill Is Gone" in the spirit of its original author (Roy Hawkins), Boney Fields continues the tradition of the spirited orchestras of days gone by without compromising the modernity of its irresistible tempo. Much more personal than any of his previous albums, "Just Give Me Some Mo'" is also an expression of self-reflection from a man who remembers without sinking into dark nostalgia. He remembers the courage of his mother, who bravely faced obstacles in an unequal America. Back in the Day" is not a sad song. It makes you stronger and nourishes your faith in the future. This melody is certainly the most touching of Boney Field's six compositions.

From "Control of you" to "Something' holding me" or "I know yes I Know", he invites us into his intimate biography, the story of a large family shaken by inevitable upheavals that must be overcome, the fate of a struggling musician who resists adversity. Boney Fields has decided to let his soul speak. This attempt at truth had to be supported by the artistic direction of a master. In commissioning Sebastian Danchin to produce this album, Boney Fields turned to a historian of African-American culture whose keen ear had already won over Little Milton, Mighty Mo Rodgers, Toni Green and Jean-Jacques Milteau.... had already convinced him. Their exchange revealed a perfect understanding of the "Chicago Blues", whose irrepressible power they had experienced first-hand 40 years ago. Surrounding yourself with the right people is quite a challenge. Fortunately, Boney Fields knows how to recognize true talent. He was convinced that the Senegalese guitarist Hervé Samb would also be a good musical director. Wasn't he the first to emphasize the expressive power of this brilliant composer and arranger?

The unbroken vitality of the blues, when told with precision and sensitivity, always finds its justification. The months of reflection and questioning will not have been in vain. They have given substance and depth to this exciting album, which is sure to be a milestone. Boney Fields has waited long enough. Does he want more? We'll give him more! "Just Give Me Some Mo" will now be a common leitmotif, that of an insatiable conductor and that of enlightened admirers.