“I could drink a case of this guy…Considering Skoller is a hell of a singer and his blues bona fides are so profound, this has to be considered as one of the finest examples of current Chicago out there.” – Mike Greenblatt / classicalite

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Packed with powerful, original songs this Chicago Blues harmonica master releases his most powerful recording to date.

After having produced several critically acclaimed albums for other

artists, blowing harp on 3 Grammy nominated CDs in the last 4

years and playing thousands of live shows Matthew Skoller

releases his first solo album in 10 years! The critically acclaimed

new album Blues Immigrant features nine searing originals including

Story of Greed, My Get it Done Woman, Big Box Store Blues, Tear Col-

lector and the auto-biographical Blues Immigrant. Skoller brings a singer-

songwriter sensibility to his 35 years of deep Chicago Blues experience.

Matthew is one of Chicago’s most respected har-

monica blowers and Blues bandleaders. For the past 28

years he has played all of Chicago’s heaviest show case

venues and toured much of the world with his super-tight

ensembles. Deeply rooted in the tradition of the Chicago

blues elders with whom he worked and studied, Skoller has

developed a unique style that conjures the past while being

firmly planted in the present.

He has self produced 5 of his own critically acclaimed

cds. As a producer he has produced 2 award winning cds

by Lurrie Bell: Let’s Talk About Love and The Devil

Ain’t Got No Music. Skoller penned the title cut of the

latter which was nominated for song of the year by the

Blues Music Awards in the US. (Skoller puts his own spin

on this song on his latest release). The same album was

awarded the Prix Blues by L’Academie du Jazz in

Paris, France in 2012. Matthew has played harmonica on

three Grammy nominated cd’s in the last 4 years: Chicago

Blues: A Living History, Still I Rise, by Heritage Blues

Orchestra and Muddy Waters 100 the definitive tribute to

Muddy’s centennial.

Matthew collaborated with his brother Larry Skoller (producer) on the

Grammy nominated, historical project, Chicago Blues A Living His-

tory and co produced volume two The (R)evolution Continues which

won Traditional album of the year at the Blues Awards in 2012. He lent his

production experience, deep knowledge of Chicago Blues history, and his

harmonica to both these albums that are now being hailed by critics as

one of the greatest Chicago Blues events of our time.

All of these accolades pale next to Skoller’s fiery and riveting live

performances which combined with passion, humor and some of the

most muscular and swinging harmonica playing in the business keep

audiences riveted to the stage while they shake their shimmy’s! www.matthewskoller.com

HHHHH “an engaging, passionate collection of tasteful, groove-laden blues…‘Blues Immigrant’ is a

terrific album from a fella who gets it!.” – DonalD Teplyske • Fervor Coulee

“Deeply rooted in the blues traditions of old does not mean that Matthew Skoller confines himself to doing

covers of traditional blues tunes penned by the old masters. Quite to the contrary, as was always the case

with those masters of old, he has his head in the here

and now… timeless quality. The musicianship is superb

and the arrangements are right on the money…deserving

of multiple Blues Music Awards, at the very least. This is

the perfect blend of traditional and contemporary blues

styles… It doesn’t get any better than this.”

– Bill Wilson • reFleCtions in Blue

“…‘old school’ Chicago blues…every cut on ‘Blues

Immigrant’ is a keeper.” – Bill MiTchell • BluesBytes

“Matthew Skoller continues to prove with every release

he puts out and every performance he plays, he is one of

Chicago’s true modern masters of the blues. And yes he

has paid his dues. This is exactly the type of music you expect to hear when you think about Chicago blues.

And it is amongst the very best to be found!” – GreG Johnson • CasCade Blues

HHHHH “Pure, reflective, funny, moving…inspired. Blues from a ‘grand chef’.”

– nicolas TeUrnier • soul Bag (FRANCE)

“One of Chicago’s most in-demand harmonica players is back with his fifth solo release…Given that Skoller

relocated to Chicago almost 30 years ago, it is clear that he is deeply entrenched and well-versed in the

Chicago blues sound. What separates him from many are his thoughtful songs that reflect a social con-

science without a preachy approach. He delivers them cleverly and classy.” – JiM hynes • elmore magazine

“Skoller is a great songwriter. He is also a real bluesman. This new album should further his reputation.”

– richarD lUDMerer • making a sCene

what the critics are saying about Blues Immigrant

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