Blues are passed down to the next generation by Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup as he plays “Grayhound Bus Blues,” one of his hits of the late 40’s, in a band with his sons. Arthur Crudup performs his famous “Grayhound Bus … Continue reading
In this clip from the 1968 Copenhagen Jazz Festival Muddy Waters’ pianist Otis Spann seizes an opportunity, fronting the band for two full songs. An integral member of the nonpareil Muddy Waters band of the 1950s and ’60s, pianist Otis Spann took his sweet time in … Continue reading
Ray Charles leads a big band in this instrumental 1963 Brazilian television performance in Sao Paulo, Brazil, one day before his 33rd birthday. The all-star band includes the likes of Keg Johnson, Tina Brooks, and David “Fathead” Newman. …and Ray is playing alto … Continue reading
In The Evening – Ray Charles Ray Charles Robinson was born on September 23, 1930 in Albany, Georgia. Charles reinvented R&B while signed to Atlantic Records in the 1950s. His soulful singing, jazzy piano style, and influence from gospel pioneered what became known as soul music. Unbeknownst … Continue reading
Robben Ford is the guitarist’s guitarist, the thinking person’s blues player. What a great sound he gets out of his telecaster! This vid is available on dvd; five-time Grammy nominee Robben should be more of a household name. Please consider … Continue reading
Sunnyland Slim and Little Hubert Sumlin shredding some old time blues…. A thoroughly entertaining duet between pianist Sunnyland Slim and guitarist Hubert Sumlin. Hubert and Slim are featured performing in Europe during the 1964 American Folk Blues Festival tour. Announced … Continue reading
During a concert in the early 1970’s Albert King performs his signature tune I’ll Play The Blues For You for a captivated audience of thousands. All three of these blues phenoms have moved on and are sorely missed by music fans across the globe. … Continue reading
The Charlie Parker of harmonica, Little Walter. Electric slide guitarist Hound Dog Taylor. Joining him on harp is Little Walter, sitting in with his band the Houserockers for a driving boogie that won’t disappoint. Hound Dog Taylor was known for his electric slide guitar roughly styled … Continue reading
Who’s Last: Keith Moon in his last interview Whew. I find myself fairly emotional hearing Keith Moon talking about his future with The Who, as he would be dead within the year of this interview. One of the great tragedies … Continue reading
Crawford, St. Louis & Beyond Big Joe Williams kept tabs on many of his contemporaries and was constantly sought out in his later years by researches and folklorists. As a natural born story teller some of his information proved to … Continue reading