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Henri Elkan Music artist: Wayne Alpern - Frankenstein - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Frankenstein, from Wayne Alpern and it's a clever blend of pop, hip hop, jazz, blues and sampling in an organized fashion. Opening with Carol King's top hit,…
Continue Reading »Henri Elkan Music artist: Wayne Alpern - Secular Rituals - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Secular Rituals, by Wayne Alpern and it's expansive and thought provoking. I want to start out by saying that the cover for this release has a unique,…
Continue Reading »Henrietta Records artist: Charlie Musselwhite - I Ain't Lyin' ... - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, I Ain't Lyin'..., from Charlie Musselwhite and its Chicago style blues pure and simple. Opening with Latin flavored, Good Blues Tonight, Musselwhite is joined by Matt Stubbs on guitar, June Core on…
Continue Reading »Henrietta Records artist: Charlie Musselwhite - Juke Joint Chapel - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Juke Joint Chapel, from Charlie Musselwhite and it's a monster. I've been listening to Musselwhite for years and I can honestly say that this is my favorite release in some time. Opening…
Continue Reading »Henry Copper
Henry Cooper is in love, in love with a sound, a high-water-mark of blues guitar tone that had been set by the likes of Elmore James, Earl Hooker, Robert Nighthawk and Hop Wilson. It is clear from his…
Continue Reading »Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra - Attitude and Gratitude - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Attitude and Gratitude, by Henry Godfrey Jazz Orchestra and it's very enjoyable. Opening with For McCoy, a tribute to pianist McCoy Tyner who died in 2020. With…
Continue Reading »Henry Gray & Bob Corritore - Cold Chills - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Cold Chills, from Henry Gray and Bob Corritore and it's a heaping serving of Chicago blues. Opening with Cold Chills, Henry gray is upfront on lead vocal…
Continue Reading »Henry Gray & Tail Dragger with Bob Corritore's Rhythm Room All-Stars
JAMES YANCY JONES, known as THE TAIL DRAGGER, is a long-time disciple of Howlin' Wolf; in fact, the Wolf gave James the moniker "Tail Dragger" emanating from one of the Wolf's now-classic songs. The Tail Dragger followed Wolf…
Continue Reading »Henry McCullough Rock guitarist seriously ill in hospital ! - John Francis Kavanagh - Dublin Blues Club
Henry McCullough is an Irish guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, who has played guitar in such bands as Sweeney's Men, Spooky Tooth, Paul McCartney & Wings, and The Grease Band. Henry McCullough is in a critical condition in hospital…
Continue Reading »Her Life - Marie Knight
She was born Marie Roach in Sanford, Florida but grew up in Newark, New Jersey. Her father was a construction worker and the family were members of the Church of God in Christ. She first toured as a…
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