The Natch'l Blues

This 1968 release bridges the gap between Delta grit and electric volume. Taj Mahal performs with a group that features Jesse Ed Davis on guitar. Their work provides clear versions of traditional blues numbers while maintaining a dusty, authentic quality.

The production remains unadorned and close to the listener. It preserves the specific conversation between the harmonica and slide guitar throughout the recording. This approach highlights the connection between the musicians, documenting a period where older blues styles adapted to the modern era of the late sixties.