Philadelphia Weekly
High Notes
VOL. XXV NO. 10, MARCH 6, 1996

Warmdaddy's, Wed. and Thurs., Mar. 6 and 7, 8:30, 10 and ll:30p.m., $5.

With Larry Coryell, the great fusion guitarist, for a father, one might expect Murali Coryell to mine the same experimental jazzrock vein. Yet, if anything, the 26-yearold singer/guitarist seems more interested in the blues and soul roots of his dad's music.

Wiith an understated, economical style of playing and a voice reminiscent of Otis Redding orTyrone Davis, Coryell performs a smooth, slinky brand of soul that recalls Curtis Mayfield's big records of the early '70s.

Expect lots of guitar work at his shows, as well as selections from his debut Eyes Wide Open (Big Mo). Coryell might even play a song or two by the Fabulous Thunderbirds, with whose guitarist, Duke Robillard, he has toured extensively. (Ramsay Pennypacker)