01	Call It Stormy Monday						09:00
	02	"Old Times"						01:15
	03	Pride And Joy						05:59
	04	Ask Me No Questions						05:02
	05	"Pep Talk"						00:52
	06	Blues At Sunrise						15:10
	07	"Turn It Over"						00:51
	08	Overall Junction						08:20
	09	Match Box Blues						07:39
	10	"Who Is Stevie?"						00:44
	11	Don't Lie To Me						08:57

In Session
Artist Albert King & Stevie Ray Vaughan
Date of Release Aug 17, 1999
Styles Soul-Blues, Modern Electric Blues, Urban Blues

Recorded in December 1983, In Session captures an in-concert jam between Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, who had become the hot blues guitarist of the year thanks to his debut Texas Flood, as well as his work on David Bowie's hit Let's Dance. Vaughan may have been the new news, but King was not suffering, either. He had a world-class supporting band and was playing as well as he ever had. In other words, the stage was set for a fiery, exciting concert and that's exactly what they delivered. Vaughan was clearly influenced by King - there are King licks all over his first two recorded efforts, and it was an influence that stayed with him to the end - and he was unafraid to go toe-to-toe with his idol. King must have been impressed, since In Session never devolves into a mere cutting contest. Instead, each musicians spurs the other to greater heights. For aficionados of either guitarist, that means the album isn't just worth a listen - it means that it's a record that sounds as exciting on each subsequent listen as does the first time through. - Stephen Thomas Erlewine

1. Call It Stormy Monday performed by King / Vaughan, Stevie Ray - 9:00
2. "Old Times" performed by King / Vaughan, Stevie Ray - 1:15
3. Pride and Joy performed by King / Vaughan, Stevie Ray - 5:58
4. Ask Me No Questions performed by King / Vaughan, Stevie Ray - 5:03
5. "Pep Talk" performed by King / Vaughan, Stevie Ray - 0:51
6. Blues at Sunrise performed by King / Vaughan, Stevie Ray - 15:11
7. "Turn It Over" performed by King / Vaughan, Stevie Ray - 0:50
8. Overall Junction performed by King / Vaughan, Stevie Ray - 8:21
9. Match Box Blues performed by King / Vaughan, Stevie Ray - 7:39
10. "Who Is Stevie?" performed by King / Vaughan, Stevie Ray - 0:43
11. Don't Lie to Me performed by King / Vaughan, Stevie Ray - 8:58

Ian Anderson - Producer
Bill Belmont - Producer, Liner Notes, Reissue Producer
Stephen Hart - Remixing
Lee Hildebrand - Liner Notes
George Horn - Mastering
Albert King - Guitar (Electric), Vocals
Michael Llorens - Drums
Tony Llorens - Organ, Piano
Gus Thornton - Bass
Stevie Ray Vaughan - Guitar (Electric), Vocals, Performer
Dan Forte - Liner Notes
Jamie Putnam - Art Direction, Design
Ian Anderson - Producer

2003 CD Stax 7501
1999 Stax 7501
1999 Stax 7501
1999 CD Stax 7501



Albert King with Steve Ray Vaughn - In Session

Released: 1999/2003
Label: Stax
Cat. No.: SXSA-7501-6
Total Time: 62:30

Reviewed by: Keith "Muzikman" Hannaleck, November 2003
I remember when In Session with Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan was first released. I could not wait to hear it. It was everything I could have hoped for and more. Now several years later, it is back in all its glory in the SACD format.

Vaughan was fresh off his breaking it big with his debut album Texas Flood and the grand blues master King gave the humble youngster his due by acknowledging his capabilities and prowess on the six-string in this now infamous live in-studio session. Although his peers held King in high regard, he never attained the status of BB King or John Lee Hooker. Many fellow guitarists felt he was the man. What we did not realize at the time of this classic recording was this would be the only time the two would be recorded playing together (or so it is believed) - Vaughn died in August of 1990 and King passed away in October 1992.

As I do recall, the sound on this recording was exceptional. Now it is out of this world! Every subtle nuance is detectable and the sonics are outstanding and incredibly vibrant. I especially enjoyed the interplay between the two guitarists in between tracks. King readily passes the torch to Vaughan and he shows why he was ready to carry it. They both are on fire on all eleven tracks. Stevie Ray sings his "Pride and Joy" with all the intensity and verve that made him into an international star, and it would be the only song he sang lead vocals on. King handles the vocals the rest of the gig and is in total control throughout, yet he gives his counterpart an opportunity to take the reigns and cut loose while showing him how to grasp the necessary restraint to respect his senior.


This is one of the greatest blues-rock albums ever recorded; I do not think there is anyone that would argue with that. Even if you have the original recording you need to hear this one, it is amazing. I guarantee you will get chills listening to it.

Rating: 5/5

More about In Session:

Track Listing: Call It Stormy Monday (9:00) / "Old Times" (1:15) / Pride and Joy (6:01) / Ask Me No Questions (5:01) / "Pep Talk" (0:52) / Blues at Sunrise (15:10) / "Turn It Over" (0:51) / Overall Junction (8:04) / Match Box Blues (7:55) / "Who Is Stevie?" (0:44) / Don't Lie to Me (8:57)

Musicians:
Albert King - electric guitar, vocals
Stevie Ray Vaughan - electric guitar, vocals
Michael Llorens - drums
Tony Llorens - organ, piano
Gus Thornton - bass

Contact:

Website: www.sonymusic.com/artists/StevieRayVaughan
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Discography

In Session (1999/2003)