by Bman | Sep 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
James Edwards "Jimmy" Yancey (February 20, 1894 โ September 17, 1951) was an African American boogie-woogie pianist, composer, and lyricist. One reviewer noted him as "one of the pioneers of this raucous, rapid-fire, eight-to-the-bar piano style"Yancey was born in...
by Bman | Sep 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
Meade Lux Lewis (September 1905 โ June 7, 1964) was an American pianist and composer, noted for his work in the boogie-woogie style. His best known work, "Honky Tonk Train Blues", has been recorded in various contexts, often in a big band arrangement. Early recordings...
by Bman | Sep 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Call him contemporary folk, blues, roots rock, American Fingerstyle or Americana. Regardless of the genres crossed, Kraig Kenning manages to leave every audience feeling like they've just spent some quality time with an old friend. Few artists are as capable of...
by Bman | Sep 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Fred Below (September 16, 1926 โ August 14, 1988) was a leading blues drummer, best known for his innovative work with Little Walter and Chess Records in the 1950s. Nobody laid more of the Chicago blues rhythmic foundations, particularly its archetypal backbeat, than...
by Bman | Aug 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Mud Morganfield Makes a โHouseโ Call on Hugh Laurie in Chicago CHICAGO, IL โ Last Tuesday, August 21, Severn Records artist Mud Morganfield met up with actor-turned-bluesman Hugh Laurie at the latterโs Park West show in Chicago and was asked by the House star to join...
