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Jazz for aficionados
@schubert Today is the 100th birthday / anniversary of your boys.  Formed on 13 Sept 1921 at Ft Bliss, Texas.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Cavalry_Division_(United_States)Cheers 
Blues for Aficionados
The Johnny Shines BandMASTERS OF MODERN BLUESTestament    1967 / 1994Notes: One of the most arresting though obscure Blues artists to have recorded in postwar Chicago was singer-guitarist Johnny Shines.  His recorded output was small; he made but ... 
Jazz for aficionados
LedisiLEDISI SINGS NINAFeaturing:The Metropole OrkestThe New Orleans Jazz OrchestraGuests: Lizz Wright, Alice Smith, Lisa FischerBMG   2021Great backing. A thoroughly enjoyable album. Only seven tracks, but no duds.My Baby Just Cares for Mehttps:/... 
Blues for Aficionados
Preston ShannonMIDNIGHT IN MEMPHISBullseye Blues   1996Notes: "Memphis is a city steeped in music folklore and tradition and any new name emerging from this mystical melting pot is worth investigating.  Preston Shannon is that name, a singer/guita... 
Blues for Aficionados
Son SealsLIVING IN THE DANGER ZONEAlligator Records   1991Wiki:   Frank "Son" Seals was an American electric blues guitarist and singer. In 2009, Seals was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.Born: August 14, 1942, Osceola, ARDied: December 20, ... 
Blues for Aficionados
Saffire -- The Uppity Blues WomenHOT FLASHAlligator 1991Wiki --- Saffire – The Uppity Blues Women was a three-woman blues musical ensemble in the Washington, D.C. area. It was founded in 1987 by Ann Rabson, Gaye Adegbalola and Earlene Lewis. Lewis... 
Jazz for aficionados
Is there not a bit of’" delta "in Mulgrew Miller? Well, he was born and raised in Greenwood, MS, which is in the middle of the Delta, about 40 miles from me and he went to school in Memphis, so I would say yes.   Of course I think there is Delt... 
Blues for Aficionados
Otis RushRIGHT PLACE, WRONG TIMEHighTone Records    1971 /  1985Wiki:  Otis Rush Jr. (April 29, 1934 – September 29, 2018)[1] was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter. His distinctive guitar style featured a slow-burning sound and lon... 
Jazz for aficionados
Just ordered this.  Everyone is ranting and raving.  The new Nina.Ne Me Quitte Pas (Don't Leave Me)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV1Woy2l-MYCheers 
Lady Blackbird- Black Acid Soul - great sounding new Artist
Just ordered this today.  She is a modern Simone.Ne Me Quitte Pas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV1Woy2l-MYCheers 
Jazz for aficionados
2000!! I ORDERED IT IMEDIATELY WHEN I SAW THAT. Be glad you did. I have learned that the good stuff stays in print for just a short time. Classical is even worst. Awaiting your review.I also ordered the Roy Hargrove disc.   He has always been one ... 
Blues for Aficionados
Fred McDowellAMAZING GRACETestament Records  1969 / 1994Notes: The superb Mississippi singer and bottleneck-guitarist Fred McDowell is but the latest to bear witness to the continuing , fructifying interrelationship of the the two musics, performi... 
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However...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ouADLVqfloCheers 
Blues for Aficionados
Snooky Pryor TOO COOL TO MOVEAntone's Records   1992Notes: At twenty he joined the army.  From 1943 to 1945 he was stationed in the South Pacific in Saipan, New Caledonia, Guam and other islands.  Here he pursued his music by playing bugle and ... 
Blues for Aficionados
Fred McDowellMISSISSIPPI FRED MCDOWELLRounder  1995Notes: What you hold here in this compact disc is an authentic document.  The real thing.  Recorded one day during Easter Week, 1962, in Como, Mississippi.  The studio: the living room of Fred's h...