Thanks to the amazing Music On Vinyl for this great pressing of this 2002 release. Before forming the family Tedeschi Trucks Band, and before being part of The Allman Brothers Band, Derek had his own band. The feel is a lot more loose and groovy than both The Allmans and the family band. He is an incredible slide player, probably the best there has ever been, as he puts puts so much soul and feel into everything he plays.

The band that recorded this is a four piece, but the band would expand greatly with members over the albums they recorded. There are no boundaries or barriers to the music that they play, everything from blues to gospel, and from jazz fusion to Latin – everything is on the table. The title track is a superb groove fest in true jam band tradition. Each member has their own little piece, but the focus is always on Derek’s incredible playing. The amazing Kofi Burbridge is a huge part of this record as he had a hand in writing nearly everything – sadly he is no longer with us. There are many highlights throughout this record, but my favourites are the very Latin Santana-esque, Kam-ma-lay, which is just superb, as well as the dirty funky groove of Every Good Boy, and the slow jazz vibes of Frisell where Derek shows the true expanse of his talents.

I would recommend getting any of DT’s albums as they are all a great listen.

9/10 from The Grooveman.