RICH DELGROSSO: Get Your Nose Outta My Bizness!

Rich DelGrosso

Get Your Nose Outta My Bizness!

© 2005 Rich DelGrosso (641444966929)

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DelGrosso has been nominated for "Best Intrumentalist-Other"category for the mandolin in the upcoming Blues Music Awards in Memphis, May 2007, his second year in a row. Vote your support at www.blues.org.

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Mandolin Blues?

The mandolin was there when the blues were born. In the hands of players like Charlie McCoy, the mandolin was a driving voice in the early black string and jug bands. Yank Rachell and Johnny Young gave the mandolin a voice in urban blues.

Now, DelGrosso carries the mandolin blues into the next century. Influenced by the old records and mentored by Rachell and Howard "Louie Bluie" Armstrong, he is taking the music to the next level. Mark Hoffman, co-author of "Howling at Midnight: The Life and Times of Howlin' Wolf" described him as "the greatest living blues mandoman, the best since Yank!"

This CD, DelGrosso's debut as solo artist, features his vocals, mandolin and guitar, supported by some of the best in the bizness. Pinetop Perkins, 92 year-old legendary piano man for Muddy Waters, kicks strong and passionately. James Harman blows hard and heavy, adding his special spice on harmonica. Doug MacLeod's slide guitar evokes the mood of the gut bucket blues of the Delta and Jeff Turmes' bass and sax supply the sexy energy of the West Coast sound. Harp master Gary Allegretto adds his hard driving growls and fluid lines to the sessions, driven by the best rhythm section in the West, David Kida on drums and percussion and Ernie Scarbrough on bass.

This is the long awaited CD from the "groovemaster" of the mandolin. For decades you have seen him on the bandstand with Chicago greats, like Pinetop, Carrie Bell and Hubert Sumlin. He has played with performers as diverse as John Cephas, Honeyboy Edwards, Howard Armstrong, Kirk Fletcher and Janiva Magness. You have read his articles in Frets, Living Blues, Mandolin World News, Blues Revue and Mandolin Magazine. Now get a taste of his own music.

"Get your nose into this bizness!"

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  • Get Your Nose Outta My bizness
    author: Eskil Borup

    Beautiful record, I love the sound of a mandolin playing the blues. I'm so lucky that I've seen old Yank Rachell on stage. I don't think anybody does it like Rich Del Grosso to day. His playing is unique, pure foot-tapping pleasure.

  • Inspirational disc
    author: marc horowitz

    After listening to this disc, I wanted to focus more on playing blues and join a blues band. It's some of the finest blues I've ever heard. The only reason that I gave it three stars instead of four is that the mandolin takes a backseat to guitar or piano on many of the songs. I would still say that if you considered getting this album, you won't regret it. The music is great.

  • GET YOUR NOSE OUTA MY BIZNESS
    author: LARRY M. WARREN

    AS A MANDOLINIST FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND A LOVER OF GOOD PLAYERS, GET YOUR NOSE OUTA MY BIZNESS IS REFRESHINGLY UNIQUE. THE MANDOLIN HAS BEEN NEGLECTED FOR THE LAST FEW YEARS IN THIS GENRE OF MUSIC BUT RICH DELGROSSA REVIVES IT EXPERTLY. THE MANDOLIN IS SHOWN TO BE A VERY MAJOR COMPONENT OF BLUES MUSIC AND A COMPLEMENT TO THE BLUES GUITARIST IN GENERAL, GREAT STUFF. THANX, AND LOOKING FOR MORE.

  • THE BLUES MANDOLIN MAN!
    author: Bert Deivert

    The heir to the throne of blues mandolin king is apparent. This is a cd that never stops playing on my stereo and iPod! Johhny Young, Howard Armstrong, Carl Martin, and Yank Rachell meet Rich, and he creates his own style. Absolutely brilliant.

  • author: Vincenzo Cerasani

    The best that exists on the public square, with regard to this kind of music. I have listened to also other discs of this artist... is one power.

  • author: Vincenzo

    The best that exists on the public square, with regard to this kind of music.

  • blues on a mandolin is fresh air
    author: Don

    ...outta my biz...refreshing ,inspirational. enjoyed the performance @ mandocampAND the JAMS. Curious as to the artist/style Rich referred to that influenced him ? Shelly...? Gimmie more of this FRESH AIR!

  • blues on a mandolin is fresh air
    author: Don

    ...outta my biz...refreshing ,inspirational. enjoyed the performance @ mandocampAND the JAMS. Curious as to the artist/style Rich referred to that influenced him ? Shelly...? Gimmie more of this FRESH AIR!

  • author: Tomax

    The CD holds up to its promise, mandolin blues at its best. All pieces are played with a good bluesy feeling, lots of boogie-type songs and top recording quality overall. But not only the mandolin sounds autentic, but Rich's vocals really give the blues a perfect colour. Great CD!

  • some of the best acoustic blues muscians on one cd!
    author: Rich Delgross "get your nose outta my bizness"

    I ran across this cd by accident looking for Doug Macleod. What luck!! If you like acoustic blues you must buy this cd! Mandolin Blues?? CHECK IT OUT IT IS GREAT! One of my very favorite cd's Every single song is immaculate bluesmanship Truely a unique and fresh experience!I will definately look for more from Rich Delgrosso

  • one of the best blues cd of the year
    author: albert from france

    this album is a true blues album tough the mandolin is quite unusual these days but rich delgrosso doesn't have anything to envy to the great mandolin players of the past yank rachell or johnny young...

  • the mandolin gives a new sound to some classics.
    author: bruce way

    a lot of tracks gives good value, without being too much. the mandolin gives old blues a new sound and contributes originality to new material.great vocals which always makes it re-playable for me.

  • Guitar is not the only instrument for the blues!
    author: Simon

    Great Mandolin!!! and your guest are outstanding. I'm anxiously waiting your next release.

  • Amazing blues production.
    author: Jay Howard

    A must have for your blues collection. This CD is a refreshing twist for mandolin lovers & a new prospective for blues aficionados.

  • This CD opend my eyes to what was previously an obscure instrument to me.
    author: Peter "Blewzzman" Lauro

    My review is too in depth to post here. Pleae go to www.mary4Music.com and click on CD Reviews to read it in it's entirity.

  • Excellent!
    author: Andy Barnhart

    When I tell people I am learning to play blues on the mandolin, they don't get it. When I play Rich's CD, they get it. He is advancing the genre. It's not just for mando freaks, though. It is one of the better general blues CDs out there.

  • WOW...over the top exceptional -- A "Must Have" CD!
    author: Ralph Pistone

    As a fellow mandolin player, I am in awe of Rich's work. He is truly a master and amazing at combining the Blues with a mandolin twist. Every single song on the CD is exceptional--I highly recommend it to everyone who enjoys the Blues and/or the mandolin.

  • Good release of some old and some new songs from Rich
    author: Jeff

    I enjoy Rich's music and have his older CD in the car to make the time go. Now his new one is terrific for the mandolin he plays and for the integration of the sounds from his cohorts on the CD. Fun and enjoyable to hear him doing some previously recorded work. Worthwhile!!!!

  • author: Ph.D.

    I'm listening to a lot of music. I'm buying many CDs and this is one of the best record I have heard this year. Don't hesitate buy this record, it's a gem !

  • Rich Del Grosso Rules!!!
    author: John Sturm, John's Music

    Great standards and originals. Rich rules and the sidemen are first class. Blues mandolin....try it!

  • A virtuoso effort by an artist capable of attracting virtuoso talent to comple
    author: Jim Nestor, Bluzpik Rekerdz

    Get Your Nose Outta My Bizness! is the long awaited release by THE premier BLUES Mandolin player in the world today. For the uninitiated, blues and mandolin may seem incongruous but in Rich's hands the mandolin is as natural to the BLUES as James Harmon's harp, Pinetop's piano or Doug MacLeod's guitar. My favorite cut is the title song, while Rich treats the covers on this CD with reverence in his unique style reminiscent of legendary bluesmen of past generations.

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