专辑简介Even if B.B. King is the King of the Blues, some might find it strange that he chose to record Let the Good Times Roll, a tribute album to Louis Jordan, the King of Jump Blues. King´s work was never as boisterous or enthusiastic as Jordan´s, but his debt is apparent from the first cut of the album. King may have never done straight jump blues, but his sophisticated urban blues ? complete with horn sections and an emphasis on vocals ? shows as much jump influence as it does Delta. Let the Good Times Roll brings that home with a quiet, seductive insistence. Backed by a stellar band ? featuring Dr. John on piano, drummer Earl Palmer, alto saxophonist Hank Crawford, and tenor saxophonist Dave "Fathead" Newman, among others ? B.B. King sounds loose and natural. There are stars in the band, but this is hardly a bloated all-star effort, since the focus in on delivering no-nonsense performances. Strangely enough, King doesn´t play that much guitar on the album, concentrating on his vocals and letting the band interact. When he does solo, it´s as elegant and tasteful as always, but the focal point is always the songs. Since he´s such a fine guitarist, B.B.´s singing often goes underappreciated, but here it´s at the forefront, and he shines. His phrasing is impeccable, and he always captures the spirit of the songs, either through humor or heart. Of course, that´s a skill that Jordan had, as well, and realizing that sheds new light on B.B.´s music. Much of his celebrated skills as a showman and a performer indirectly came from Jordan, as did elements of his musical style. Never has that been as clear as it is on Let the Good Times Roll.