The band provides a rich sound, featuring horns and diverse percussion that differs from Boyd's earlier, sparser Chess Records recordings. Vocals, Piano Ulli Köhsel: Lead Guitar, Harp, Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Rolf "Kiki" Schumacher: Tenor Saxophone Heiner Buitkamp: Rhythm and Lead Guitar Dietmar "Didi" Dietrich: Drums Martin Pfitzenmaier: Bass Jean Malbranche: Percussion, Bongos, Congas Herbert Haubold: Banjo (on "Theme") Why It's Notable
This 1978 release, , is a unique collaboration between legendary Chicago blues pianist Eddie Boyd and the German group Ulli’s Blues Band . Recorded during Boyd's later years in Europe, it captures his soulful, seasoned piano style against a textured backdrop of European blues-rock. Album Overview Release Year: 1978 Label: Blue Angel (BA 1) Origin: Germany The band provides a rich sound, featuring horns
If you enjoy this specific pairing, you might also look for their follow-up album, (1979) , which features much of the same lineup. Album Overview Release Year: 1978 Label: Blue Angel
Piano-driven Chicago Blues with jazz-inflected European backing. Key Tracklist 2022 Eddie Boyd
The album is structured with recurring "Theme" snippets that frame the original tracks, mostly written by Boyd himself. 1. (Banjo-led) 1. Alone Again 2. Number Nine 2. Kiki Goes Downtown (Instrumental) 3. The Big Boat 3. Blues Overdose 4. Hello Stranger 4. Thank You Brother (Instrumental tribute) 5. I Got To Know 5. Theme (Outro) Musicians & Credits
Watch the full album performance and hear Eddie Boyd's message of unity in this recording of the session: Eddie Boyd & Ulli's Blues Band - hand In Hand (Full album) clacer cabeza YouTube• Mar 9, 2022 Eddie Boyd, Ulli's Blues Band – Hand In Hand - Discogs
After leaving the United States in the 1960s due to racial discrimination and a desire for artistic freedom, Boyd settled in Europe (eventually Finland). Hand In Hand represents his continued influence on the European blues scene. The title track/vibe emphasizes a message of unity, with Boyd often speaking during performances about different races and colors standing together "hand in hand".