kudzurunner
5953 posts
Apr 20, 2016
12:04 PM
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Aki's tone, vibrato, groove, and poise--I'd almost say "inner peace"--on this live track is exceptional. You don't need to play flashy when you sound this good.
Aki Kumar (Slim Harpo's - -Wonderin Worryin-) from Jim Pugh on Vimeo.
Needless to say, it's impossible to create this sort of music if you don't have a disciplined, swinging combo behind you. This is a heck of a band. They keep the energy flowing at a moderate volume. Locked in, but never tight.
Last Edited by kudzurunner on Apr 20, 2016 12:07 PM
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barbequebob
3211 posts
Apr 20, 2016
12:13 PM
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These guys GROOVE!!!! The guitar player at the right in this picture, Big Jon Atkinson, is a pretty good harp player in his own right as well.
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slaphappy
186 posts
Apr 20, 2016
1:58 PM
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he's a great singer, drummer, amp-tech and old-school recording engineer too. Big Jon rules and I especially love his harp playing. He's got serious mojo and has really upped the ante in the San Jose blues scene lately.
yeah, Aki's got that "casual intensity" thing Estrin talks about. Phrasing that feels unforced but still draws you in..
It's great to see these two guys playing together or even better get to play with them on occasion.
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Harmonica is Life!
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Killa_Hertz
1116 posts
Apr 20, 2016
1:59 PM
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My god. Aki is off the rocker. That was incredible. I bet that whole place was literally jumpin.
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root
70 posts
Apr 21, 2016
7:11 AM
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Flashy vines, too.
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root
71 posts
Apr 21, 2016
7:11 AM
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Flashy vines, too.
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Greg Heumann
3217 posts
Apr 21, 2016
5:36 PM
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Close your eyes. Could easily be Kim Wilson.
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rogonzab
944 posts
Apr 22, 2016
7:40 AM
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So good!
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Sorry for any misspell, english is not my first language.
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1847
3397 posts
Apr 22, 2016
8:24 AM
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oh my gosh... is that a crystal mic? ..... sure does sound like one.
i watched a video of him, and he played some wicked first position riffs
very inventive, unlike anything i have heard anyone else play.
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webfoot
7 posts
Apr 24, 2016
11:28 PM
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Thanks for posting that. I saw him play at Hummels harmonica blowout 2016 A couple months ago. Truly a gifted player and very gracious in person.
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