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Caught In The Act - Wumbloozo - New Release Review
I just received the newest release, Caught In The Act, from Wumbloozo and it's quite interesting. Opening with Side Tracked, a mixture of R&B and country this is a nice tune. Puts me in mind of Mustang Sally…
Continue Reading »Tab's Blues - Frankie Newton
Frankie Newton (William Frank Newton, January 4, 1906 – March 11, 1954) was a jazz trumpeter from Emory, Virginia. He played in several New York bands in the 1920s and 1930s, including those led by Sam Wooding, Chick…
Continue Reading »Clarinet blues - Gene Sedric, Mezz Mezzrow, Red Richards, Kansas Fields
Gene Sedric (June 17, 1907, St. Louis, Missouri – April 3, 1963, New York City) was an American jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist. He acquired the nickname "Honey Bear" in the 1930s because of his large camelhair coat.…
Continue Reading »Steppin' Out - Harold Vick
Harold Vick (April 3, 1936 – November 13, 1987) was an American hard bop and soul jazz saxophonist and flautist born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Vick released several albums as leader during the 1960s and 70s, and…
Continue Reading »Good Lovin' - Big Gene & Danny Lee's Loud Pack
Big Gene and Danny Lee’s Loud Pack is East Tennessee’s hottest new blues band! This group is a winning combination of powerful, soulful vocals mixed with a team of excellent veteran guitars, screaming organ, and a rock-steady rhythm…
Continue Reading »Jimmy Nick and Don't Tell Mamma
Jimmy Nick is an old fashion, guitar-slinging blues prodigy who was developing his chops in famous Chicago clubs when he was only sixteen. That time spent at places like The Kingston Mines, Rosa’s Lounge, and Blues on Halstead,…
Continue Reading »New Southern Hospitality video!
NEW SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY VIDEO! "Don't Feel Like Going There Today" Southern Hospitality, the all-star roots-blues/Americana ensemble that's creating a musical stir in the Deep South and beyond, has just released a video of a song from their new…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters - Just For Today - New Release Review
I have just received the newest release, Just For Today, from Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters and it is crazy great! (actual release date April 9, 2013). I have been a Ronnie Earl fan for a long time…
Continue Reading »Stony Plain Records artist: Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters - Just For Today - New Release Review
I have just received the newest release, Just For Today, from Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters and it is crazy great! (actual release date April 9, 2013). I have been a Ronnie Earl fan for a long time…
Continue Reading »After Hours - Jimmy Nolen
Jimmy Nolen (April 3, 1934 – December 18, 1983) was an American guitarist, known for his distinctive "chicken scratch" lead guitar playing in James Brown's bands. In its survey of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time," the…
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