Renee Redeker & John Stephan - Inspire

Two seasoned performers, one in roots/blues and one in folk/rock/jazz combine influences to make a third voice. This voice being guitar-driven and vocal-rich roots-pop with a folk and blues flare. The synergy is very cool, with a super rhythm section and the enchanting interplay between Renee and John. They seem to fuel each other's inspirations, making this CD shine in ways that delight repeatedly. Instrumentation includes guitars, piano, drums, bass, and Hammond B-3 organ. "Inspired" is certainly a fair word to use for this wonderful recording. For a pleasing variety of folksy blues and roots, this is the CD. It's easy to listen to this album, and to listen to again.