Robert Randolph & the Family Band - Colorblind

It’s a big jump from a Pentecostal church in New Jersey to collaborating with Eric Clapton. But that’s how far the pedal steel guitar has taken Randolph, who plays his instrument with Clapton-like virtuosity. Hugely popular on the jam-band circuit, Randolph will do well with his second studio album, which features Dave Matthews and Clapton himself, on a raucous rendition of The Byrds’ “Jesus is Just Alright.” There’s also Sly Stone-style funk on “Diane” and joyful gospel-rock on “Deliver Me.”