Cincinnati blues pianist and singer Ben Levin is back with his fifth VizzTone album, a festive gift for fans: Ben Levin Presents A Holiday Blues Revue. Drawing inspiration from classic holiday blues greats like Freddy King, Charles Brown, and Amos Milburn, Levin began crafting his first holiday-themed track in 2019 and has been working towards this album ever since. This collection showcases a variety of guest artists and diverse blues styles.
As Ben puts it: “I am honored to have been able to feature so many great artists on this album, and they each contributed perfectly to these unique styles and sounds: Lil’ Ed showcases pure Chicago blues inspired by his uncle J.B. Hutto, Sonny Hill channels soul from the chitlin’ circuit, Candice Ivory highlights how to defy genres, blending blues and jazz, and Lil’ Jimmy Reed brings out the deep blues of Baton Rouge.”
If you missed it, be sure to listen to the debut single “Candy Cane,” showcasing the raw, soulful sound that defines Lil’ Ed’s vocals and slide guitar.
