toddlgreene
3337 posts
Sep 20, 2011
6:04 AM
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Post a link to said cd...I've survived 22 years of playing without it, so I'd like to know what I've missed.
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Todd L. Greene
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toddlgreene
3338 posts
Sep 20, 2011
6:07 AM
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Blues Masters volumes 4 on Rhino Records really opened my eyes(and ears)to a lot of great players in my early years of playing. Volume 16 was a great continuation of the series. I highly recommend them both.
volume 4
volume 16
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Todd L. Greene
Last Edited by on Sep 20, 2011 6:12 AM
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Oisin
873 posts
Sep 20, 2011
6:25 AM
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Sonny there are much better compliations than that one available, although that one is ok. I bought one a few years ago called "Fab 14 Harmonica Blues" which was only £3 and has Satan and Adam, Sugar Ray, Mark Hummel et al on there. If you look in most music shops you will come across a few general blues harp comps but those ones Todd recoomends look really good.
I think compliations are a good way to start listening to harp music as you can find out what style you like and then focus in on those players.
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Oisin
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Kingley
1653 posts
Sep 20, 2011
6:52 AM
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Like Oisin says, there are many better albums available. There are so many great CD's to learn from.
Many of them are for sale along with superb DVD's in my collection in the "For Sale 2011" thread. I'd venture to say that my sale is probably the bargain of a lifetime for anyone who's into blues harmonica.
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Honkin On Bobo
783 posts
Sep 20, 2011
7:26 AM
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Sonny,
I don't think there is any ONE CD that is the right answer, though if I remember correctly kudzu recommends the CD, Harp Attack, for beginners seeking to immerse themselves in blues harp.
One thing you might try is to get your head around what would be considered "blues harp standards", there are serveral threads in here about that topic. Then seek a small collection of CDs that encompasses most of this list.
The good news is the material is old enough that you probably can get them for a good price at a used Music store, electronics store, or on-line.
The bad news is mastering just that stuff will take a prodigious effort.
Definitely check out Kingley's stuff.
...above all...have fun.
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JInx
59 posts
Sep 20, 2011
8:19 AM
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Tommy the Hat
319 posts
Sep 20, 2011
8:40 AM
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I like compilations but more so when it is just a generic blues album,not a particular instrument. When it comes to harp, although I like certain compilations, I prefer to listen to a whole album of one player to get a better feel for their playing and style.
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Tommy
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Joe_L
1463 posts
Sep 20, 2011
9:11 AM
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If its the CD with Louis Myers and Snooky Pryor, you could do a lot worse. I love those 50's recording. That's some great music.
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groyster1
1418 posts
Sep 20, 2011
12:14 PM
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@Jinx
I have that CD-some great first position playing on it this was before john lee williamsons time
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SonnyD4885
135 posts
Sep 20, 2011
4:36 PM
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so jerry macain is and ok player on the cd i said cuz he is one of the old ones just like neal patterman and james cotton thats the style for me!
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Joe_L
1466 posts
Sep 20, 2011
9:11 PM
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Jerry McCain is a fantastic player.
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JInx
62 posts
Sep 21, 2011
12:59 PM
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@groyster yeah, those old guys sure knew how to be entertaining.
Last Edited by on Sep 21, 2011 5:50 PM
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Michael Rubin
254 posts
Sep 21, 2011
3:06 PM
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McCain can really write a song. There is a CD of his VERY ealry stuff where he can barely play harp. The band sounds like they were 14 years old and recorded in a garage. The lyrics are AMAZING
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