Today's Blues Playlist
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grillebilly
Empty Head
Bobby is another guitar slinger from the Washington DC area that has really not got the recognition he deserves. See him live if you ever get the chance.
asoundhound
Definitely Low-fi
Son House
"Father of the Delta Blues-The Complete 1965 Sessions"
"Father of the Delta Blues-The Complete 1965 Sessions"
Memphis Slim (& his House Rockers): Memphis Slim U.S.A.
Delmark Records
Memphis Slim (Peter Chapman) is the most recorded pianist in the history of the Blues. Despite a recording career that spanned some 45 years, he is much less well known today than many of his guitar and harmonica playing contemporaries. A shame, since he is arguably the greatest pianist in blues history. This is due partly to his decision to leave the US to live in France in the early 60s (where he found he was appreciated as an artist). He returned to the US only sporadically after that. These recordings (from March & Sept, 1954) mark the beginning of the decade long collaboration between Slim and Matt "Guitar" Murphy, and are some of the most influential (if little known) blues recordings of the 50s. Slim is in great form both vocally and on piano, Murphy is helping to create a new guitar vocabulary, and the rest of the band cooks. Highly recommended as a place to start listening to this great bluesman. The sound is mostly very good.
Delmark Records
Memphis Slim (Peter Chapman) is the most recorded pianist in the history of the Blues. Despite a recording career that spanned some 45 years, he is much less well known today than many of his guitar and harmonica playing contemporaries. A shame, since he is arguably the greatest pianist in blues history. This is due partly to his decision to leave the US to live in France in the early 60s (where he found he was appreciated as an artist). He returned to the US only sporadically after that. These recordings (from March & Sept, 1954) mark the beginning of the decade long collaboration between Slim and Matt "Guitar" Murphy, and are some of the most influential (if little known) blues recordings of the 50s. Slim is in great form both vocally and on piano, Murphy is helping to create a new guitar vocabulary, and the rest of the band cooks. Highly recommended as a place to start listening to this great bluesman. The sound is mostly very good.
John Jackson: Country Blues & Ditties
Arhoolie: late 60s
Jackson was discovered in the mid 60s, when about 40. Having previously played mostly for himself and friends, he suddenly found himself a favorite at blues festivals till the late 90s. A virtuoso in the acoustic Piedmont-style blues (he's fond of Blind Blake and Blind Boy Fuller), he has chops to spare and is a fine expressive singer. Highlights include: Diddy Wa Diddy (gotta have chops to take on Blind Blake tunes), Railroad Bill, Guitar Rag, Too Tight, and I'm a Bad, Bad Man. A great, if little known, blues artist who deserves wider recognition. Modern recordings, with great sound. I guarantee you'll be singing along with some of these tunes after a listen or two.
Arhoolie: late 60s
Jackson was discovered in the mid 60s, when about 40. Having previously played mostly for himself and friends, he suddenly found himself a favorite at blues festivals till the late 90s. A virtuoso in the acoustic Piedmont-style blues (he's fond of Blind Blake and Blind Boy Fuller), he has chops to spare and is a fine expressive singer. Highlights include: Diddy Wa Diddy (gotta have chops to take on Blind Blake tunes), Railroad Bill, Guitar Rag, Too Tight, and I'm a Bad, Bad Man. A great, if little known, blues artist who deserves wider recognition. Modern recordings, with great sound. I guarantee you'll be singing along with some of these tunes after a listen or two.