Since you are interested in Chessmoves: Future Blues, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
Dave Dobbyn
Anotherland [ Sony & BMG Entertainment New Zealand / CD - released 1/Sep/2008 ] Produced by the mighty Adrian Sherwood & Skip "Little Axe" McDonald, 'Anotherland' is an excellent effort from Dave Dobbyn (possibly his best ever, in fact) and includes the single, "Wild Kisses Like Rain". |
Little Axe
The Wolf That House Built [ Okeh / Epic Records Group / CD - released 17/Jan/1995 ] This is the original and totally "classic" Little Axe album from multi-instrumentalist Skip McDonald and long-time collaborator, producer Adrian Sherwood. |
Tony Allen
Secret Agent [ BMG / ADA / CD - released 27/Jul/2009 ] 'Secret Agent' is Tony Allen's debut album for World Circuit. Self-produced, this majestic slice of hardcore funky Afrobeat was recorded in Lagos, Paris & London, using his regular hard-drilled touring band with full horn section. |
Little Axe
Bought for a Dollar, Sold for a Dime [ Real World / CD - released 14/Jun/2010 ] Addictive rhythms. Soulful vocals. Pinches of dub, funk, reggae & gospel. Oh-so-subtle samples + innovative electronics. And underpinning it all, Skip McDonald's shimmering blues guitar licks... |
R.L. Burnside
Burnside On Burnside [ Epitaph Records / CD - released 1/Nov/2001 ] The brilliant blues living legend recorded live on sold out tour, 2000... |
Daby Toure & Skip McDonald
Call My Name [ Real World Records / CD - released 2/Mar/2009 ] 'Call My Name' is a unique collaboration from the charismatic rising star of the new African pop sound, Daby Touré, and the legendary Little Axe guitarist & bluesman, Skip McDonald. |
Various Artists
Black Snake Moan: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [ New West Records / CD - released 26/Jan/2007 ] Featuring a kaleidoscopic array of blues - from Black Keys & Bobby Rush to Precious Bryant & the North Mississippi Allstars. Samuel L. Jackson also holds his own as a blues singer, alongside selections from Son House & R.L. Burnside! |
Watermelon Slim & The Workers
Escape From the Chicken Coop [ Northern Blues / CD - released 4/Aug/2009 ] Bill Homans (A.K.A. "Watermelon Slim") is one of the most intriguing bluesmen out there, and 'Escape from the Chicken Coop' features some of the best musicians in Nashville. |