by Bman | Mar 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Charles Ellsworth Russell, much better known by his nickname Pee Wee Russell, (27 March 1906 – 15 February 1969) was a jazz musician. Early in his career he played clarinet and saxophones, but he eventually focused solely on clarinet. With a highly individualistic and...
by Bman | Mar 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Buddy Guy - Guitar and Vocals Otis Rush - Guitar Willie Dixon - Bass Odie Payne - Drums Harrold Burrage - Piano Bob Neely - Tenor Sax Harold Ashby - Tenor Sax McKinley Easton - Baritone Sax Harold Ashby (March 21, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri – June 13, 2003 in New...
by Bman | Mar 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
EDWARD J. EARLEY, JR. - Ed is the "trombone player's" trombone player. He has played with just about everybody in the blues world from Albert King to John Lee Hooker. In addition to his own band, Ed is currently performing with Elvin Bishop, as well as teaching and...
by Bman | Mar 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Wilbur C. Sweatman (1882 – 1961) was an African-American ragtime and dixieland jazz composer, bandleader, and clarinetist. Sweatman was one of the first African-American musicians to develop a nationwide fan base. He was also a trailblazer in the racial integration of...
by Bman | Feb 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
Bobby Foster’s first records were cut under the direction of Ike Turner when he was based in St Louis in the late 50s for Bill and eponymous Stevens label. Although Turner’s time with them is perhaps most famous for his “Icky Renrut” disguise he produced product on...
