Mike Bloomfield Al Kooper – Super Session (CD) - Brand New - Audio CD (Quick Ship)

“Super Session” is exactly what its title promises: a spontaneous meeting of sharp musical minds caught on tape at the height of the late‑60s rock revolution. Guitarist Mike Bloomfield, fresh from his work with the Butterfield Blues Band and Electric Flag, locks in with keyboardist Al Kooper, whose fingerprints were already on Dylan’s mid‑60s electric shift. Together, they stretch the blues into something freer, heavier, and more exploratory without losing its emotional core.

This CD edition showcases extended jams where Bloomfield’s searing, vocal‑like guitar tone rides over Kooper’s swirling organ and piano lines. You can hear ideas being born in real time—phrases answered, rhythms nudged, and dynamics shaped on instinct rather than studio polish. The record bridges Chicago blues, early psychedelic rock, and soul-inflected grooves, making it a touchstone for anyone who loves guitar-driven improvisation.

For collectors, “Super Session” isn’t just another period piece; it’s a snapshot of when rock musicians were treating the studio like a live laboratory. If you’re drawn to long-form solos, rich analog textures, and the sound of players pushing each other just a bit further than expected, this album earns a permanent place on the shelf.