Kirk Fletcher – I’m Here & I’m Gone

This session was recorded with the wonderfully talented Jimmy Morello producing. He utilised the great Pacifica Studio and a great set of regular musicians. The result: a strong and varied album. When this album was cut, Kirk was an unknown young African American blues guitarist who had cut a demo session and wanted to make an album. After hearing the demo over the transatlantic phone lines, label boss John Stedman said 'yes'. Kirk has kindly allowed that demo to be added to this 10th anniversary re-issue of what is now an important album. It kicked off the career of an amazingly talented guitarist who has become the 'first call' for every bandleader on the West Coast and whose solo career proceeds from strength to strength. And a Message from the man himselfMan it's hard to believe it's been over 10 years. So much has happened since. Gigs with Charlie Musselwhite, T-birds and many more. Hope you enjoy this as much as I did making it 10yrs ago!! All the Best. Kirk Fletcher

Track Listing:
1. I Ain't Doing Nothing Wrong - 5:24 2. What Is Going On - 5:02 3. Church Street Boogie - 4:37 4. I'm Not Your Fool - 7:51 5. What Happened To You - 5:04 6. School Street Shuffle - 3:09 7. Silver Spoon - 10:33 8. You Went Back On Your Word - 5:29 9. Mr Mann - 3:20 10. Bye Bye So Long - 2:50 11. Watsonized - 5:22 12. Worried All The Time - 4:06 13. I Smell Trouble - 4:49 14. Next Time You See Me - 3:26 15. Watsonized - 4:02

Personnel:
Kirk Fletcher (lead guitar) , Alex Schultz (lead guitar on 11, rhythm guitar on 2,7,10) , Jackie Payne (vocals on 2,4,7,8) , John Marx (vocals on 1,5,10) , Roosevelt Caldwell (vocals on 12-15) , Al Blake (harmonica on 12-15) , Jeff Turmuis (bass guitar on 12-15) , Rick Reed (bass Guitar on 12 to 15, double bass, electric bass on 1-12) , Tom Mahon (piano on 1-12)Fred Kaplan (piano on 12-15), Jonny Viau (tenor saxophone on 1-12) , Troy Jennings (baritone saxophone on 1-12) , Paul Fasulo (drums)