Former Traffic frontman Steve Winwood has carved out an impressive solo career for himself, even enjoying a brush with pop infamy courtesy of 1986's BACK IN THE HIGH LIFE. This SOUNDSTAGE concert gives Winwood's inimitable vocal range a chance to soar as he performs a mixture of songs that span his entire career. Always in awe of the great bluesmen who inspired him to start a career in music, Winwood's gentle, soulful take on the blues shines through on this impressive recording.