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Trouble & Satisfaction On Trouble & Satisfaction, Marg’s long awaited recording debut, she has brought together the significant songs and influences which have shaped her blues performances over the last couple of decades. A wide range of styles are featured, from primitive country blues and gospel to the sophisticated urban blues of Louis Jordan’s 'Trouble Then Satisfaction', which inspired the album’s title. The great women blues singers of the twenties and thirties, often overlooked today in favour of their male counterparts, are represented in songs from Alberta Hunter, Bessie Smith, Ida Cox and Memphis Minnie. To match
the range of styles presented here, Marg has drawn from her large pool
of regular accompanists to give each song an appropriate musical
setting. The result has been to capture the essence of a Marg
Layton concert performance, and shows why she is affectionately known
to her audiences as “New Zealand’s Empress of the Blues”. "Blessed with a ballsy
rich voice, she cruises through Robert Johnson, Memphis Minnie,
Mississippi Fred McDowell, Alberta Hunter and others, matured, relaxed
and confident". – Real Groove CD review |
![]() Released on Bottleneck Records (catalogue No. BN001) Produced by Nick Bollinger Executive Producer Chris Prowse For a copy, contact Marg at marg@marglayton Listen to the title track: Trouble Then Satisfaction |
Big Water - The Best
of Wellington Blues |
![]() Released on Red Rocks Records [Catalogue No. RRR 005] For a copy, contact Marg at marg@marglayton |
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Sep 2016 |