Robben Ford - Handful of Blues

Handful of Blues marked Robben Ford's return to straight electric blues after his work in jazz and pop-rock with groups like the Yellowjackets and his session career. The 1995 Blue Thumb Records album focused on the blues roots that originally inspired him to play guitar. The recording demonstrated his technical mastery while serving the blues tradition rather than showcasing fusion virtuosity.

Handful of Blues features Robben Ford working with blues-oriented musicians rather than the jazz and session players who appeared on his fusion recordings. The 1995 Blue Thumb Records album assembled a band suited to straight electric blues performance. Ford's guitar work throughout shows his ability to combine sophisticated harmony with blues feeling.

Handful of Blues was released on Blue Thumb Records in 1995. The label provided Ford a platform for his return to blues after his jazz-pop work with Warner Bros. and other majors. Blue Thumb was known for supporting diverse American roots and jazz artists during this period.

Handful of Blues features a mix of vocal blues tracks and instrumentals that showcase Ford's guitar technique and blues vocabulary. The 1995 album includes both original compositions and blues covers, demonstrating his deep knowledge of the idiom. The material emphasizes groove and emotional expression over technical display.