Chris Whitley & Jeff Lang

The Profile

A collaborative project pairing American singer-songwriter Chris Whitley and Australian guitarist Jeff Lang on an intimate blues album.

Chris Whitley was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist; he died in 2005 at age 45 from lung cancer. Jeff Lang is an Australian guitarist, singer and producer who worked with Whitley on Dislocation Blues.

A reverent review praising Chris Whitley's raw, resonator-driven blues and the chemistry with Jeff Lang. The album mixes traditionals and Dylan covers with muffled, retro production. Whitley's voice and emotional phrasing are highlighted; the review notes his death at 45 from lung cancer.