Nawfel - Nawfel album mp3

Perhaps I’m the lucky one ... I heard this album without knowing what was going on, and I tell you true, I was rather blown away. It seems that Nawfel is a thirteen year old prodigy from France, and has taken much of the world, and many in the music business by storm. It would be rather easy to simply say that older heads, those who play on this album [including Ivan Neville, Melanie Herrold, Reggie McBride, Jim Keltner, an several others] are just patronizing this young gun, but nothing could be farther from the truth.Remarkably there are brilliant flashes of Carlos Santana, and even Eric Clapton ... though like many prodigies, I wonder how much is him, and how much is just interpreting what those before him have not only already done, but invented. It will be interesting to hear where he takes his music once the novelty dies down, once he’s force to cut his teeth, and deliver some chops that belong to him and him alone. Now, don’t go thinking that I don’t take the kid seriously, because I do ... I could never do this, even as much as I’d like to, it just that I’ve seen / heard this all before, and when it came time to create their own mark, they weren’t able to open the door. [I should say that it's been more than ten years since this album was released, and I don't believe that I've heard much of anything form the now man ... but that doesn't mean this isn't a good listen.]Barry Goldberg [yes, that Barry Goldberg] produced the album, and also lays down some incredible licks on the keyboards. The numbers presented are totally off the wall and had my feet doing that little dance they love to do, as I hot-footed it around the room ... of course, right in the middle of one of my best moves, a patient walks in, and there I am red faced, but that’s the life of a chick who digs a great guitar sound.Review by Jenell Kesler