Eddie Cotton - The Mirror

Size: 125.9 MB
Time: 54:15
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2024
Styles: Electric Blues
Art: Front

01. Woman Satisfied (4:28)
02. Your Specialty (3:45)
03. Don't Move From The Mirror (5:56)
04. Double Down On A Nine (4:58)
05. Gimmie What I Paid For (3:36)
06. I Want You (3:55)
07. Leaning Towards Leaving (4:01)
08. My Good Thing (4:12)
09. No Crime No Time (5:39)
10. No King No Queen (4:11)
11. Sweet Science Of Love (4:25)
12. Under The Cover Of Darkness (5:03)

Mesmerizing funky rhythms, soulful vocals and blistering guitar. Contemporary Mississippi blues musician Eddie Cotton’s energy, style and passion on stage reflect his understanding of what the blues is all about.

A minister’s son, Eddie Cotton Jr. grew up singing and playing gospel music at church and playing the music of blues legends like B.B. King at home. Born in Clinton, Mississippi, he later studied music theory at Jackson State University, then went on to serve as minister of music at his father’s church. This seemingly unlikely combination of musical interests is precisely what engages Cotton’s audiences, who appreciate his combination of classic electric blues with funky rhythms, soulful vocals and some downright blistering guitar playing.

His performances are highlighted by his powerful vocals, delivery of absorbing lyrics, magical expressions, engaging moves, and stunning guitar skill. Whether he’s punctuating old favorites with his own inflections or crooning a Cotton original with stunning energy, audiences are sure to take notice of this blues artist who demonstrates deep respect and appreciation for his craft. With mesmerizing funky rhythms, soulful vocals and blistering guitar playing, his energy, style and passion on stage reflect his understanding of what the blues is all about.

Following his spectacular 2000 debut Live At The Alamo Theater and Extra in 2002, Here I Come, released in 2014 by DeChamp Records, shows the triple threat singer, songwriter and guitarist breaking out and up to establish serious credibility as a major new star demanding and deserving to be heard. The album was nominated for the 2014 Blues Blast Music Award as Soul Blues Album.

Eddie Cotton and his band, presented by the Vicksburg Blues Society, won the International Blues Challenge in January 2015, in Memphis, Tennessee, “effortlessly controlling the crowd with his amazing showmanship and some of the most innovative B.B. King-influenced licks in years,” wrote American Blues Scene.

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Eddie Cotton - Live At The Alamo Theatre

Year: 2000
Bitrate: MP3@320K/s
Time: 77:41
Size: 178,5 MB
Styles: Electric blues
Scans: Front

1. Born Under A Bad Sign (11:01)
2. Same Thing (8:47)
3. Don't Give Up On A Love Affair (9:51)
4. Shake For Me (10:42)
5. Why Must I Cry (6:21)
6. She's Gone (7:00)
7. You're The Girl (7:39)
8. Walkin' The Backstreets And Cryin' (16:16)

Live at the Alamo Theater marks Eddie Cotton’s triumphant arrival on the blues scene. It is not everyday that blues fans can celebrate the discovery of a young player hailing from a traditional background. Eddie Cotton Jr. was born in Clinton, MS on April 13, 1970. He recieved a strong religious upbringing and has served as a minister of music in his father's church. "I was raised in the Church of God in Christ and they definitely believe in foot-stomping music." He was introduced to the "Devil's music" while riding in his uncle's car, "It sounded so fresh to me and as deep as Gospel. It is the same thing." Cotton then began to find inspiration in traditional blues masters like Little Milton, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters as well as soul singers like O.V. Wright, Little Willie John and Otis Redding.

Hot on the heels of his 1999 Grammy Award nominated album, “Welcome to Little Milton”, producer Greg Preston was quick to realize Eddie’s tremendous potential and embraced this project with his usual professionalism and drive. The historic Alamo Theater on Farish Street in downtown Jackson, MS where so many blues luminaries have performed over the years; was the perfect venue for Eddie’s recording debut. Eddie Cotton’s impassioned, soulful vocals and fluid, biting guitar combined with his youthful enthusiasm and powerful stage presence stormed the Alamo and took no prisoners. Preston teamed up again with ace engineer Kent Bruce to superbly capture the energy and excitement of that memorable night.

Eddie shines on creative arrangements and interpretations of Howlin’ Wolf’s “Shake For Me”, Hound Dog Taylor’s “She’s Gone” and the scorching closer, Little Milton’s “Walkin’ The Backstreets And Cryin’.” His originals include the Gospel drenched “Don’t Give Up On A Love Affair,” the mournful “You’re The Girl,” as well as the soul blues “Why Must I Cry.” Throughout, strong backup is provided by Eddie's regular rhythm section compromised of bassist Myron Bennett and drummer Derrick Martin, supplemented for the occasion by keyboardists Chalmer Davis and James "Hot Dog" Lewis, veterans of the Little Richard and Bobby Rush bands respectively. In addition, singers Jewel Bass and Thomisene Anderson lend their stellar background vocals while Adib Sabir contributes touch and texture with his tasteful percussion.

Live at the Alamo Theater is a fitting debut to what will likely become a long and distinguished career. With his passion, exuberance and overflowing talent, Eddie Cotton promises to carry the blues tradition well into the 21st century.

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Eddie Cotton - Extra

Size: 149,2 MB
Time: 64:35
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2002
Styles: Electric Blues, Delta Blues
Art: Full

01. Feelin' Kinda Good (4:48)
02. Let's Straighten It Out (4:47)
03. Extra (6:16)
04. Be Good To Me (5:49)
05. Wrapped Up In Love (3:13)
06. End Of The Rainbow (Acoustic Version) (4:59)
07. End Of The Rainbow (5:06)
08. I've Got A Right (4:26)
09. Cool With Me (5:32)
10. Time Will Tell (3:50)
11. Killing Floor (Shouldn't Have Quit You) (3:30)
12. Let Me Love You Baby (5:20)
13. Take Me To The River (6:54)

Personnel:
Guitar, Lead Vocals – Eddie Cotton Jr.
Bass – Myron Bennett
Drums – Derrick Martin
Keyboards – James Lewis (2)
Organ, Keyboards – Chalmers Davis
Percussion, Backing Vocals – Adib Owens-Sabir
Backing Vocals – Carl Russell

Mississippi's Eddie Cotton (aka Eddie Cotton, Jr.) is a soulful guitarist and singer with a bent toward mixing earthy, electric and acoustic blues and contemporary R&B. Born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1970, Cotton grew up in nearby Clinton, the son of a minister, and first became interested in music while performing gospel music in church. By his teens, Cotton was an accomplished guitarist, heavily influenced by such legends as B.B. King, Albert King, Howlin' Wolf, and Buddy Guy. After high school, Cotton studied music theory at Jackson State University, where he also began playing jazz. During this time, he befriended local blues icon King Edward, who invited Cotton to join his band on their weekly show at Jackson's Subway Lounge. After two years with Edward, Cotton formed his own band, the Mississippi Cotton Club, and released the independently produced album, You're the Girl in 1998. Several more highly acclaimed independent releases followed including Live at the Alamo Theater (2000), Live: Back at the Alamo Theatre (2007), and Extra (2007). When not performing, Cotton remains close to home as a minister and church administrator at the church his father founded in Clinton. In 2014, Cotton released the studio album Here I Come on DeChamp Records. ~ by Matt Collar

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Eddie Cotton - One At A Time

Size: 139,2 MB
Time: 59:53
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2015
Styles: Modern Electric Blues, Blues Soul
Art: Front

01. One At A Time (4:39)
02. Be Careful (3:34)
03. Better Deal (6:09)
04. Catch I Wanted (3:27)
05. Dead End Street (3:54)
06. Fair Weather Lover (3:56)
07. Filling Me With Pleasure (3:55)
08. Hard Race (4:24)
09. Je Ne Sais Quoi (4:41)
10. Mississippi (3:33)
11. My Money (4:42)
12. Ego At Your Door (3:24)
13. Race To The Dollar (4:29)
14. War Is Over (4:59)

Eddie Cotton won the 2015 International Blues Challenge all due to his dynamic live show which is filled with great guitar work and stellar vocals.

Cotton performs 10 uniquely original tracks backed by Myron Bennett (bass), Samuel Scott, Jr. (drums) and guest artists Grady Champion (harmonica), Carlos Russell (harmonica) and Sam Brady (organ). The minor key soul funk of the title track functions as a mini-bio as Cotton sings in his satiny soul voice “Sometimes in a fight, you know you get knocked down, but when the dust clears, I’ll still be around, here I come, better have some.” The mesmerizing slow blues “A Woman’s Love” finds Cotton in tender “call and response” with his sweetly sensuous guitar as he declares his love with the simmering passion of “Every day is such a trial, sometimes it’s so hard to smile. But just to know she’s depending on me, I’m determined to go the last mile,” his voice rising and falling dramatically and dynamically throughout. “Pay to Play” swings with graceful propulsion in an ironic take on “love” with “I’m not going to tell my real name, I know to you that seems such a shame. But your kind of love has caused me so much pain, now ice water flowing all through my veins,” his guitar “talking” sass in a remarkable instrumental rebuke.Gorgeous, jazzy guitar chords and melodic fills underpin the gentle R&B ballad “Friend to the End” about the value of friendship and peaking with the glorious chorus “I need a friend that will understand that I make mistakes, and I’m just a man, and if I’m wrong, trust I’ll make it right. But I’ll never leave you alone, alone in a fight.” Back-snapping funk drives the dance friendly uplift of “Get Your Own,” confirming Cotton as the new torch-bearer of classic soul music via “In this game of life, sometimes you just can’t win. Sometimes you may fail, but get up and try again. You’ll get ran over, if you stay down on the ground. Get yourself up and fight another round” and the exuberant chorus “Get your own (2x) and move right along.” Sexy, funky cross rhythms insistently propel the monochord vamp under the hip slang of “My Boo” as Cotton contributes to the traditional amorous boast category.Fellow rising star Grady Champion honks harmonica on the exuberant monochord boogie shuffle “Leave Love Alone” containing a memorable hook while Cotton explains “Don’t judge me, one day you’ll see. When love gets a-hold of you, ain’t nothing you can do.” Blues harper Carlos Russell gets “down home” on the easy loping “Back in a Bit,” Cotton’s lusty pitch “Hey little darling, answer your telephone. Well, I’m feeling kind of good and I was wondering are you all alone. My heart’s on fire and you’re the one I desire” getting the ardor cooling response “Well look a-here fool, you called too late. I got a little something started, you know, he said he couldn’t wait. You see, I’m not alone, I’ll call you when my man is gone.” A limber Reggae beat bubbles under the gospelly “No Love Back,” Cotton preaching “Love don’t come, with no love that’s guaranteed. It will make no exceptions now, for you or me. If you give love long enough, and then you’ll see. Love will come, with no love that’s guaranteed.” The exceptionally creative and street erudite songwriter closes with the toe-tapping Chicago blues shuffle “Berry So Black.” Addressing race metaphorically, Cotton fesses up “Well, I can’t stay away from that blackberry vine. Well, I must admit that there was a time. Well, I keep coming back to those berries so black” as Champion celebrates solidarity with long, sustained, imploring lines.Eddie Cotton has accomplished a near miraculous feat. He has brought total commitment and extraordinary talent to bear on a total reinvigoration of soul-blues, spreading rapturous joy for all.

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Eddie Cotton - Here I Come

Size: 88,7 MB
Time: 38:01
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: Blues Soul, Modern Electric Blues
Art: Front

01. Here I Come (4:11)
02. A Woman's Love (4:54)
03. Pay To Play (3:12)
04. Friend To The End (3:55)
05. Get Your Own (3:21)
06. My Boo (4:45)
07. Leave Love Alone (2:52)
08. Back In A Bit (3:51)
09. No Love Back (3:36)
10. Berry So Black (3:18)

Eddie Cotton Jr. helped music lovers start 2014 on a high note by launching his latest release, Here I Come, on January 21. The album features Myron Bennett on bass, Samuel Scott Jr. on drums and fantastic guest appearances by harmonica players Grady Champion, Carlos Russell and organist Sam Brady.

Cotton embraces the standard blues format while adding his own flavor to the classic sound. Songs such as “Here I Come,” “A Woman’s Love,” and “Berry So Black” have this timeless feel.

On other tracks, the Mississippi singer, guitarist, and songwriter clearly draws inspiration from the greats. “Get Your Own” is a funky, up-tempo, feel good tune with a hint of James Brown. There is a reminiscence of ’60s and ’70s soul tied into other songs on the album, including “My Boo” and “No Love Back Guarantee.”

Here I Come is a solid album and perfect for any listener looking to hear something newly classic. The Review: 7/10 ~Review by Liz Lohnes

Here I Come

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