Jesse 'Ed' Davis - Ululu (1972) {Atco LP} 24-bit/96kHz Vinyl Rip plus Redbook CD Version

is the second solo album by Jesse 'Ed' Davis, one of the most respected session guitarists of the late 60s and 70s. Charismatic Jesse Ed Davis was truly one of the rare breed known as a "guitarist's guitarist." On session after session in the late 1960s and 1970s, he epitomized the concept of playing for the song, drawing deeply from country, blues, rock, and R&B influences without mimicking anyone. He recorded with three of the Beatles and blues giants John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, Lightnin' Hopkins, and Albert King. He appeared in the film and played sessions with Eric Clapton, Gene Clark, Neil Diamond, John Trudell, and many others. He released three solo albums on major labels. And yet despite these accomplishments, Jesse Ed Davis remains best known for his work on the early Taj Mahal albums and for being "the guy who inspired Duane Allman to play slide guitar." - Jas Obrect Music Archive Jesse 'Ed' Davis: "I Just Play the Notes That Sound Good" True, Jesse created the signature riff used by Duane for the Allman Brothers Band’s "Statesboro Blues," as well as the bottleneck on Eric Clapton's "Hello Old Friend." But slide was just one facet of Davis' widespread talent. He created many memorable hooks. Playing fingers-and-pick country on his trademark Telecaster, he could fire off multiple-string bends and double-stops as naturally as a Nashville cat. In blues settings, he made every note count, like a B.B. King or Mike Bloomfield. He delved into jazz. His uncanny feel for rock led to his becoming John Lennon's guitarist of choice for the album.

LP track listing

Side One

1. "Red Dirt Boogie, Brother" (Jesse Davis) - 3:44
2. "White Line Fever" (Merle Haggard) - 3:03
3. "Farther On Down The Road (You Will Accompany Me)" (Jesse Davis, Taj Mahal) - 3:14
4. "Sue Me, Sue You Blues" (George Harrison) - 2:45
5. "My Captain" (Jesse Davis) - 3:23

Side Two

6. "Ululu" (Jesse Davis) - 3:40
7. "Oh! Susannah" (Traditional) - 2:45
8. "Strawberry Wine" (Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson) - 2:13
9. "Make A Joyful Noise" (Jesse Davis) - 3:51
10. "Alcatraz" (Leon Russell) - 3:15


Released: 1972
Recorded: 1972 at Criteria Sound, Miami, Florida
Genre: Rock
Length: 31:53
Label: Atco
Producers: Jesse Davis, Albhy Galuten

Personnel

* Jesse 'Ed' Davis - guitar, vocals
* Donald 'Duck' Dunn - bass
* Jim Keltner - drums
* Mac Rebennack - organ, piano
* Stan Szeleste - piano
* Arnold Rosenthal - bass
* Albhy Galuten - piano
* Billy Rich - bass
* Leon Russell - piano
* Larry Knechtel - organ
* The Charles Chalmers Singers, Clydie King, Merry Clayton, Vanetta Fields, Chuck Kirkpatrick - backing vocals