Chris Jones & Steve Baker - Smoke and Noise (2003)

With refreshing directness and dynamic intensity, the live recording “Smoke and Noise“ captures the concentrated energy which one of the finest and most original blues duos performing today puts over on stage. Guitarist/singer Chris Jones and harp virtuoso Steve Baker need no introduction to blues lovers - through countless concerts these two exceptional musicians have won the hearts of a growing number of fans and garnered enthusiastic press reports along the way. The combination of Jones’ expressive vocals and unmistakable picking style with Baker’s uniquely recognizable harmonica sound creates its own category of musical energy. Earthy, soulful and skillfully crafted acoustic music of the highest quality – “Smoke and Noise“ is a masterly fusion of traditional blues, rock&roll, songs, ballads and acoustic funk which defies classification.