I get called for an R&B gig with a great female vocalist every few weeks and that band leaves no room for me to solo other than on Chromatic during "At Last" where all I do is play the melody for 12 bars. Pretty much all I do is fill and comp and much of that time I do my best to sound like a B3 deep in the mix. They must like what I do since I keep getting the call. It's a fun gig in a busy bar and I get $50 and a cheeseburger and two beers for two 50 min sets.
I`ve been messing with Zydeco accordion stuff for years,and it a load of fun on a harp.Also some Jimmy Smith B-3 stuff,a harp is great for this attack !!!
The range of range of possible applications is one of the things I love about this magic little instrument.
I'm pretty sure this is (maybe pre-Willie) Mickey Rafael. Is it Folk? Blues? Country? I don't know what to call it, but the harmonica is just about everywhere in it.
If you, or I, are just comping/chugging in the background, opportunities are passing us by. On the flip side, you better know what you're doing. Practice, practice, practice.
Last Edited by Thievin' Heathen on Jun 12, 2016 12:56 PM
