Keb' Mo' has carved out a great Blues niche with his timeless sound and stellar performances. Here is the essentioal recordings to start your Keb' Mo' collection.
1. Keb' Mo'
This is Keb' Mo's (Kevin Moore) debut release. It established Moore as a bona fide Bluesman with his covers of classic Robert Johnson tunes Come on in My Kitchen and Kindhearted Woman Blues . This is some of the most listener-friendly recordings in the Blues.
2. Keep It Simple
This is Keb' Mo's latest release and is essential because it is more of a amalgam of Moore's entire career. He combines several American styles to create his own ear-pleasing bend on the Blues. These are catchy tunes that call on the best qualities of his versatile career.
3. Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: Keb' Mo'
Film icon Scorsese frames Keb' in a Blues drenched context that creates some of Moore's best Blues. This recording sounds more like the real country Blues than previous releases, transcending the modern sensibilities that he puts on his music.