PAUL FILIPOWICZ * BREAKWATER *
Filipowicz is something of a throwback. He grew up in the Chicago of the mid-sixties and early seventies rubbing shoulders with Jimmy Dawkins, Son Seals, Otis Rush and Hound Dog Taylor. He lived and played in Texas as well and played extensively with Luther Allison. He has a long and successful solo career playing and writing blues that is tough and uncompromising, he takes no prisoners.
His latest album opens with Tuff Girl, originally recorded by Dawkins and sets the tone perfectly. Paul has gathered a band of seasoned Chicago bluesmen around him, Martin Lang (harp), Bo Diddly’s cousin EG McDaniel (bass) and Jimmy Voegeli on piano and organ. They simply cook on tracks like Wolf’s, I’m Leaving You. Title track Breakwater builds slowly with Paul playing an ice shattering guitar tone reminiscent of Peter Green. Sonny Boy pays tribute to the man himself, close your eyes and you could be in Teresas Lounge on a Friday night. This Time I’m Gone For Good has a feel of menace from the off, the dexterity of Pauls playing is captivating and perfectly framed by the band. Lefty Phillips is Pauls instrumental tribute to Lefty Dizz and Brewer Phillips, both old friends and Chicago guitar legends.
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