MARK MARGOLIES — CAN’T YOU SEE
8TH Train Records — March 18TH, 2022
The debut album from Philadelphia guitar veteran Mark Margolies is steeped in the blues tradition. Produced by Mikey Junior, one of Philadelphia’s best known and accomplished blues entertainers, this album pays homage to such artists as B.B. King, Memphis Slim, Roy Brown, Muddy Waters, Sonny BoyWilliamson II, Freddie King and Lowell Fulson, Benny Goodman, and Lionel Hampton. Backed by a solid band, Mark Margolies infuses classic blues grooves with a jazz sensibility.
The title track “Can’t You See” is an original composition set to a familiar blues form. The lyric have a double entendre as many blues songs often do. The eye chart and phoropter which are found on the album cover are part of the mystique. “Doctor Mark” is also a licensed Optometrist.
The other nine songs honer an art form which is deeply rooted in American history, and which touch the soul of many people worldwide. “Can’t You See” has a traditional “old school blues” feel with some modern touches and swinging arrangements.
Mark Margolies — Guitar & Vocals
Dean Shot — Guitar
Steve Kirsty — Saxophone, Upright and Electric Bass
Nick Fishman — Drums
Bill Heid — Piano
Mikey Junior — Harmonica
1. Can’t You See
2. Jump With You Baby
3. I Feel So Good
4. I’m Lost Without You
5. Stompin’ Our Feet With Joy
6. Work With Me
7. Don’t Drive Me Baby
8. Sen Sa Shun
9. Worried Life Blues
10. Flying Home
Produced by Mikey Junior