Robby Krieger Robby Krieger And The Soul Savages
- Classic Rock |
- Instrumental |
- Jam Band |
- Jazz Fusion |
- Rock
Release Date: January 19, 2024
Label: Mascot
With his new band and album, Robby Krieger takes us on a trip back to when music was recorded in an old-school style, where friends come together in a relaxed studio setting to jam and create.
When it comes to musical alchemy, Robby Krieger, the iconic guitarist of the Doors, knows the secret recipe: assemble a group of like-minded musicians, trust the creative process, and let the magic unfold. Tracked at Krieger's Love Street Studios in Glendale, California, the album showcases the guitar legend stretching out over a collage of cinematic groove music. Drawing inspiration from classic soul, 1960s jazz, blues, rock, and psychedelic rock, Robby Krieger And The Soul Savages shows the veteran musician's fearlessness when it comes to sonic exploration.
For Krieger, Love Street Studios has been a transformative space for the past six or seven years, pushing him to branch out as a musician. The collaborative spirit shines through on the album, with soul music taking center stage. Krieger emphasizes the pedigree of his bandmates, describing them as world-class players with a groove legacy that includes working with legends like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, and Lenny Kravitz.
As a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and one of Rolling Stone magazine's 100 greatest guitarists of all time, Krieger's career has been legendary. Known for his pivotal role in the Doors, where he helped create classics like "Light My Fire" and "Love Me Two Times," Krieger has continued to evolve as a musician. His solo career, marked by Grammy-nominated albums like Singularity, showcases his mastery of jazz fusion.
Robby Krieger And The Soul Savages is a canvas filled with Krieger-isms – from his celebrated fingerstyle fretwork to adventurous jazzy and microtonal slide guitar playing, slinky funk-inspired rhythm work, and silky Wes Montgomery-style octave playing. The 10-song collection looks back at the soul-jazz, dirty blues, and noir-ish roots of the Doors, while simultaneously propelling Krieger's trajectory as a jazz fusion guitarist. It’s all the proof you neeed that the creative fire within him continues to burn brightly.
Beyond his solo work, Krieger has kept the flame alive by jamming with artists like Gov’t Mule and Alice In Chains, and also writing the revealing memoir, Set The Night On Fire: Living, Dying, And Playing Guitar With The Doors, offering fans an intimate look into his life.