SuperBee
1546 posts
Nov 22, 2013
2:58 PM
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I've just been listening to the Jimmy Rogers' Allstars album, Blues, Blues, Blues, and it occurred to me that it's a great album to spend time with, for anyone who wants to hear a bunch of great examples of harp in an accompanist/support role. Every track has harp, mostly either Kim Wilson or Carey Bell. Taj Mahal plays on 2 numbers, which are cool in a different way. But for a one stop shop full of accompaniment lessons on classic grooves, this album has to be good value.
Plus, it's pretty good just to listen to.
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1847
1328 posts
Nov 22, 2013
3:33 PM
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i love that album they played a cut on the radio
i bought it 2 minutes later
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i get a lot of request when i play my harmonica
"but i play it anyway"
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1847
1329 posts
Nov 22, 2013
4:14 PM
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i get a lot of request when i play my harmonica
"but i play it anyway"
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SuperBee
1548 posts
Nov 22, 2013
4:31 PM
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Ha ha, that's the track I kept hearing in shopping centres. It would reach out and grab me. It happened a few times, until I finally went 'what IS this record I keep hearing. I had to buy it.
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rbeetsme
1429 posts
Nov 23, 2013
5:28 AM
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One of my favorites, i play it a lot
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Frank
3364 posts
Nov 23, 2013
7:29 AM
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Jimmy also has a Cd or 2 of his classics with no harp involvement- which gives you a fun opportunity to put your spin on them :)
Last Edited by Frank on Nov 23, 2013 7:43 AM
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SmokeJS
189 posts
Nov 23, 2013
2:52 PM
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I too enjoy this cd for the harp as an integral part of the band but more often than not in a supporting role. Kim Wilson was obviously chosen for this project because he works hard at keeping the groove moving then can put the pedal to the metal when asked to.
I'm currently working through David Barrett's Accompanient book. Great stuff! Playing harp with singers and other soloists means, like guitar players, we'd best be prepared to be part of the rhythm section as that's where most of our time will be spent while others are in the spotlight.
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mr_so&so
761 posts
Nov 23, 2013
2:57 PM
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I couldn't agree more, Super Bee.
Last Edited by mr_so&so on Nov 26, 2013 9:14 AM
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Frank
3368 posts
Nov 23, 2013
3:05 PM
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i know Bee...point was, after you get inspired from the blues,blues,blues Cd - Jimmy has Cds of his classics without a harp player on them and you can have a go of fun supporting Jimmys ensemble yourself :)
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SuperBee
1550 posts
Nov 23, 2013
3:57 PM
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Thanks Frank, yes I see just what you mean.
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bloozefish
136 posts
Nov 25, 2013
1:58 PM
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this is one of my favorite albums (along with Ludella)to play along with. Like a grad course in playing blues harp.
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