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Try! (John Mayer Trio Album)
''Try!'' is the first live album by the John Mayer Trio. It was recorded at the House of Blues, Chicago, Illinois and released by Columbia Records on November 22, 2005. The album was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. The artwork for the album was done by Seattle graphic design firm, Ames Bros. Production The trio features John Mayer (guitar/lead vocals), Pino Palladino (bass), and Steve Jordan (drums/backup vocals). Unlike previous efforts by John Mayer, ''Try!'' focuses on popular blues renditions rather than adult-contemporary pop songs. The CD includes two cover songs, " Wait Until Tomorrow" by Jimi Hendrix, and " I Got a Woman" by Ray Charles; two of Mayer's previous album, ''Heavier Things''' songs, "Daughters" and " Something's Missing"; and also showcased two songs from Mayer's then forthcoming album, ''Continuum'', "Vultures" and "Gravity". Reception Critical response to the album was mixed, with most critics being impressed with Mayer's pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Mayer Trio
The John Mayer Trio is a blues rock band that formed in Los Angeles, California in 2005. Comprising singer-songwriter and guitarist John Mayer, bassist Pino Palladino and drummer Steve Jordan, the band has released one live album, ''Try!'' in 2005. Three of the songs on the album were co-written by Jordan, Mayer, and Palladino, and the album was co-produced by Mayer and Jordan. History Formation and ''Try!'' (2005) In 2005, Mayer and Jordan had committed to a telethon on NBC, with bassist Willie Weeks entitled Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope to raise funds and public awareness benefiting victims in the aftermath of the tsunami that struck southeast Asia. However, as the date arrived, Weeks was unable to make the gig, and Jordan suggested high-profile bassist Pino Palladino instead. When the three joined to play, they noted a chemistry between them, and formed the Trio to play what Mayer called, "power-rockin', electric-guitar, in-your-face blues." In October 2005 the band toured ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |