It’s official: Britain’s influential MOJO Magazine has named the Chris Bergson Band’s Bitter Midnight (Continental Record Services) as one of the Best Albums of 2017. Bitter Midnight came in at No. 3 on MOJO’s list of the Top Ten Blues Albums of the year, as compiled by blues–and–roots music scholar Tony Russell. In his December 2017 MOJO review, Russell wrote: “With his sixth album, Bergson again proves himself an expert writer of blues short stories in which he directs a steady, undeceived gaze at change and loss…and tries to sustain himself with small, remembered felicities.” The well–traveled cast of Bitter Midnight includes soul singer Ellis Hooks, saxophonist Jay Collins (Gregg Allman Band), bassist Andy Hess (Gov't Mule), and drummer Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors.) “Throughout this expertly balanced mixture of blues, funk, R&B and soul, Bergson sings confidently through taut lyrics with more matured vocals since his extensive touring.” (Living Blues) Chris Bergson - guitar, vocals Steven Bernstein - trumpet Michael Blake - tenor sax Jay Collins - baritone sax, horn arrangements & backing vocals Ellis Hooks - vocals Craig Dreyer - organ, wurlitzer & backing vocals Matt Clohesy - bass Tony Mason - drums