Bitrate:320K/s
Year:2026
Time:42:38
Size:97,9 MB
Label:Self-Released
Styles:Blues
Art:Front
Year:2026
Time:42:38
Size:97,9 MB
Label:Self-Released
Styles:Blues
Art:Front
Tracks Listing:
1. Ld's Shuffle - 2:24
2. We Were Gonna Last - 3:50
3. By Your Side - 5:26
4. Hit the Ground - 2:45
5. In Her World - 6:53
6. Devil Woman - 2:21
7. Wrong Over Right - 3:50
8. Dust - 4:15
9. Peace of Mind - 4:36
10. Politician - 3:41
11. Turn It Past Eleven - 2:32
1. Ld's Shuffle - 2:24
2. We Were Gonna Last - 3:50
3. By Your Side - 5:26
4. Hit the Ground - 2:45
5. In Her World - 6:53
6. Devil Woman - 2:21
7. Wrong Over Right - 3:50
8. Dust - 4:15
9. Peace of Mind - 4:36
10. Politician - 3:41
11. Turn It Past Eleven - 2:32
Musicians:
John F. Klaver - Guitar;
Iris Sightermans - Bass Guitar;
Bob Fridzema - Hammond/Keys;
Robert-Jan Van Schoonacker - Drums.
John F. Klaver - Guitar;
Iris Sightermans - Bass Guitar;
Bob Fridzema - Hammond/Keys;
Robert-Jan Van Schoonacker - Drums.
Blues that stands the test of time and produces an honest sound. That was the ultimate goal of Dutch guitarist John F. Klaver from Boxmeer. Several award-winning albums later, and an award as best blues guitarist in 2015, a trilogy preceded it.
In our loader is ‘Organic & Sustainable Sessions Vol. 3’. Which naturally also refers to the two previous albums, showcasing organic blues and venturing into jazz and funk. This final volume starts with five studio recordings in which Bob Fridzema’s Hammond plays a leading role. Blues songs from the full band without surprises. However, what holds the (well-deserved) attraction is the second part of the album, featuring a number of acoustic solo tracks performed live at The International Blues Challenge 2025 in Memphis. With this ‘Memphis’ set, John F. Klaver managed to reach the final. A fantastic result in itself. So let the fingerpicking blues sink in. You might argue it's Old School, yet precisely for that reason, it fits perfectly into the challenge of the conservative South. John also studied music theory in the States, which introduced him to American roots. It starts with ‘Devil Woman,’ in which John musically returns to the pre-war years. ‘Wrong Over Right’ can be called a more modern version, sung with a strong accentless tone. Very skillful, with a flamenco intro plucked over his strings, before conjuring a steady rhythm in the 4-minute ‘Dust.’ John also shows his sensitivity in the moving ‘Peace Of Mind.’ A completely different rhythm and key, however, in ‘Politician,’ delivered in a declamatory and convincing manner. It reminds one somewhat of the late acoustic Kevin Coyne in his satirical protest songs.
Closing the album is ‘Turn It Past Eleven,’ it rocks, as if you should quickly forget his acoustic work. Bizarre, isn't it? A solid seventies rocker nonetheless, in which John lets loose electrically and proves he is a man of many talents. However, not really fitting on this album, not even as a bonus track. This third volume therefore seems more like a hodgepodge. Which, however, does not detract from the quality, but any coherence was clearly not an issue.
To hear this top musician at work live, you will have to travel to the Netherlands or Germany for the time being, according to his website.
In our loader is ‘Organic & Sustainable Sessions Vol. 3’. Which naturally also refers to the two previous albums, showcasing organic blues and venturing into jazz and funk. This final volume starts with five studio recordings in which Bob Fridzema’s Hammond plays a leading role. Blues songs from the full band without surprises. However, what holds the (well-deserved) attraction is the second part of the album, featuring a number of acoustic solo tracks performed live at The International Blues Challenge 2025 in Memphis. With this ‘Memphis’ set, John F. Klaver managed to reach the final. A fantastic result in itself. So let the fingerpicking blues sink in. You might argue it's Old School, yet precisely for that reason, it fits perfectly into the challenge of the conservative South. John also studied music theory in the States, which introduced him to American roots. It starts with ‘Devil Woman,’ in which John musically returns to the pre-war years. ‘Wrong Over Right’ can be called a more modern version, sung with a strong accentless tone. Very skillful, with a flamenco intro plucked over his strings, before conjuring a steady rhythm in the 4-minute ‘Dust.’ John also shows his sensitivity in the moving ‘Peace Of Mind.’ A completely different rhythm and key, however, in ‘Politician,’ delivered in a declamatory and convincing manner. It reminds one somewhat of the late acoustic Kevin Coyne in his satirical protest songs.
Closing the album is ‘Turn It Past Eleven,’ it rocks, as if you should quickly forget his acoustic work. Bizarre, isn't it? A solid seventies rocker nonetheless, in which John lets loose electrically and proves he is a man of many talents. However, not really fitting on this album, not even as a bonus track. This third volume therefore seems more like a hodgepodge. Which, however, does not detract from the quality, but any coherence was clearly not an issue.
To hear this top musician at work live, you will have to travel to the Netherlands or Germany for the time being, according to his website.
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