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ReviewsFriday 14th November 2003, THE BOTTLE NECK BLUES CLUB, Maidstone"Jim opened proceedings in a quietly restrained way, working masterfully through a beautifully thought out set.""He does covers of course, the most notable being Curtis Mayfield's "People Get Ready" off his first album "Blues Boy" (which we were informed is due for re-release soon) but he is also a gifted songwriter whose abilty isn't yet recognised. Songs like "Sugar Cane" and "When The Rains Came" demonstrated that he can hold his own in the most exalted company, these were compositions of a supreme standard, wonderful playing and a richness of voice that you can only be born with. He ended his set with a John Estes number "Brownsville" to a deserved standing ovation. This guy is without doubt amongst the cream of British singer/songwriters and the sooner that's acknowledged the better... he's an acomplished slide-player and picker too but he's far too self-effacing to admit it!" "This is what roots music needs so badly, superb musicians, having a good time and sharing it with the audience." |
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| Peter Baker, BLUES IN BRITAIN |
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1st March 2003, BLUES NIGHTS, Dorchester Arts Centre"What amazes me is the wealth of talent that is about in the UK. Tonight we were entertained by Jim Crawford, a genial Mancunian now residing in Devon. His abilities on the guitar, fingerpicking and slide, whether up tempo or slow gospel, and his humorous singalongs with the audience joining in, were all delivered with an assurance and ease built up over the years. He punctuated the numbers with anecdotes and a liberal dose of good humour."One particular song that stood out for me was Mississippi Fred McDowell's "Brownsville". This is the kind of blues that I especially like. The pounding bass lines and the whinning slide that keeps up an infectious flowing rhythm was truly excellent, the peak of the evening. This was a night of excellent musicianship, from a genuine warm personality. |
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| Lewis A. Harris, BLUES IN BRITAIN |
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BANBURY BLUES FESTIVAL, The Mill Arts Centre"The rich, throaty tones and resonant slide of Jim Crawford set the afternoon session in the Miller's Bar off to a rousing start. It was a good opening set that looked like it was going to be hard to follow. Covers of traditional songs, such as "Trouble In Mind" and "CC Rider" were well executed. Curtis Mayfield's "People Get Ready" was a unusual but pleasurable choice which showcased his rich guitar tone.""At the end of an hour set after much encouragement from the audience, Jim reluctantly performed his 'pop song', "Blues Boy", (featured on the Blueprint '99 CD) as his encore. Is rivalry with Riley B. imminent?" |
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| Fran Leslie, BLUEPRINT MAGAZINE |
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| "Superb performer, great songwriter" | ||
| Paul Jones, BBC RADIO 2 |
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 Jim & Ben at Bishopstock 2001 |
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| "The finest country blues player in the U.K." | ||
| Ben Andrews |
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