What the Musicians Are Saying about
“Don’t Need But One”
“Don’t Need But One,” the new release from Kim Field and the Perfect Gentlemen is a treasure trove of mostly original songs with smart lyrics and myriad grooves, all played with panache and punch. Wonderful arrangements, with Kim’s strong harp and vocals often set amid great horn charts and a killer rhythm section. A special treat for me was the beautiful harp on The Man Who Got Away. Don’t let this CD get away!”—JERRY PORTNOY, former Muddy Waters band member
“Kim Field’s newest CD is a solid outing of 90% original songs that cuts in multi-faceted directions. From soul, blues, jazzy numbers, to the beautiful finale, Arlen and Gershwin’s “The Man That Got Away,” Kim and the Perfect Gentlemen perform a perfect album!”—MARK HUMMEL, legendary blues harp master
“Kim Field and the Perfect Gentlemen have conceived a fine collection of songs infused with soul and delivered with conviction and passion. Kim’s vocals and harp playing are particularly good here.”—MAGIC DICK, harmonica ace with the J Geils Band
"Kim is playing and singing at the absolute top of his game. Two thumbs up!"—AKI KUMAR, Bollywood Blues star
“The standard bearers for the Portland blues harmonica players/vocalists legacy have made eclecticism, diversity, and originality central to their music, whether it’s Paul deLay or Curtis Salgado. With ‘Don’t Need But One,’ Kim Field and the Perfect Gentlemen plant themselves emphatically in that worthy company. Whether it’s blowing gutbucket blues harp, singing soulful ballads, or writing original songs, Kim and the band have given us a varied and impressive album to savor!”—DICK SHURMAN, Grammy-winning record producer and Blues Hall of Fame member
“Every once in a while I find myself listening to a music project over and over. Most of the time it’s because the performances and songs are infectious. It’s happened again with Kim Field and the Perfect Gentlemen’s new release ‘Don’t Need But One.’ Kim sent me an advance copy and I can’t stop listening. Kim wrote and sings the lion’s share of the songs and his voice is perfectly suited for the material. The styles range from Chicago blues to West Coast horn bands, East Coast uptown pop/blues, and a mix of other blues idioms that are obviously the sound of the Perfect Gentlemen. The entire package is spot on. The recording is great, the mix and sonic landscapes are genre correct, fun, and enjoyable. Kim’s harp playing is a textbook lesson on how to be a harmonica player in a band. Get this music, you won’t be sorry! Can I be in the band?”
—PT GAZELL, country music harmonica legend
“Kim Field and the Perfect Gentleman deliver an album full of great music! Stellar harmonica work by Kim, and the band grooves in the best way. The title is “Don’t Need But One,” and you need this one!”—KIRK “JELLY ROLL” JOHNSON, Nashville studio star
“Kim Field is a true gem in the harmonica community. I’d wager that more aspiring players and seasoned pros alike have discovered the instrument’s rich history through Kim’s book ‘Harmonicas, Harps, and Heavy Breathers’ than any other source—I certainly did. What an impact and legacy! But Kim doesn’t just talk the talk. His latest album, ‘Don’t Need But One,’ is a powerful testament to his lifelong passion for soulful sounds and deep musicianship. With outstanding songs, tasteful performances, and just enough unique twists to keep me hitting repeat, it’s one of the finest albums by a fellow Heavy Breather in recent memory. Congratulations to Kim and everyone involved!”—ROSS GARREN, LA studio ace best known for his work on the “A Complete Unknown,” “Sinners,” and “Killers of the Flower Moon” and film soundtracks