The
transformation of KJP from revivalist bluesman to contemporary singer-songwriter
continues on his fifth album. His songs are now mini-stories, populated
by seekers of truth and peddlers of dreams. His guitar style is exemplary,
his voice has a heartfelt rich patina and the backing musicians including
Bill Frisell create a folk-jazz accompaniment of almost spiritual
empathy. “Knock Louder” revisits his blues roots, but
only serves to remind us how far he has since come.
The
transformation of KJP from revivalist bluesman to contemporary singer-songwriter
continues on his fifth album. His songs are now mini-stories, populated
by seekers of truth and peddlers of dreams. His guitar style is exemplary,
his voice has a heartfelt rich patina and the backing musicians including
Bill Frisell create a folk-jazz accompaniment of almost spiritual
empathy. “Knock Louder” revisits his blues roots, but
only serves to remind us how far he has since come.