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Blowing the Blues [Box set]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

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The harmonica is as synonymous with the blues as the guitar. Indeed in many ways it's more so, as way back in the 20's, when blues music was first starting to be recorded, a harp was a far cheaper instrument to own and maintain than even the cheapest guitar. This compilation traces the history of blues harmonica, from its earliest-recorded exponents - men like DeFord Bailey, Jaybird Coleman, Noah Lewis and The Memphis Jug Band. - to the men who keep the flame alive today such as Snooky Pryor, Charlie Musselwhite and John Mayall. Disc 1 looks at artists like Sonny Terry, Blind Boy Fuller and Sonny Boy Williamson. Disc 2 checks out the mid-40's to the early 50s during which the likes of Snooky Pryor and Little Walter had begun amplifing the harp. Disc 3 features the new breed of harp players including Charlie Musselwhite, Paul Lamb and John Mayall.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent compilation of blues harmonica 5 Oct 2006
By G. Hauptfleisch - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
If you are into blues harmonica this is an excellent collection of songs nicely contained on a boxset of 3 CDs. As I am "new" to blues history, I experienced the 1st CD as slightly obscure - but keep in mind the boxset mentions this is about the history of the blues harmonica, thus the 1st CD has songs from the 1920s. The other 2 CDs are brilliant and you will certainly not be disappointed in the quality of the recordings and compelling blues harmonica. If you are a beginner blues harmonica player there is much inspiration to found on the 3 CDs. I am not disappointed and heartily recommend this boxset. In my opinion it is excellent value for money. My favourite track is Sonny Boy Williamsons' track - ninety nine.
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