NOW AVAILABLE ON:Track Listing:1. St. Louis Blues2. Swing Out Rhythm3. I’m Not Rough4. 6/88 Glide5. He’s A Jelly Roll Baker6. Have To Change Keys To Play These Blues7. Broken Levee Blues8. Bull Frog Moan9. Careless Love10. Ben Franklin Hotel Blues11. Playing With The Strings12. Tomorrow Night
Musicians:
Vocals: Eddie Davis
Vocals on "He’s A Jelly Roll Baker": Geoff Muldaur
Electric/Acoustic/12-String Guitar: Jef Lee Johnson
Rhythm Acoustic Guitar: Rick Nollet
Acoustic Guitar: Joe Mass
Bass: Rick Prince
Drums: Lenny Gordon
Piano: Mike Suchodolski
Saxophone: Jay Davidson
Trumpet: Steve Jankowski
Trombone: Jared Melson
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There is perhaps no more singular musical device in American music than the guitar solo. From Charlie Christian to John Mayer the guitar solo remains the central stylistic showcase in the popular idiom. Whether it is Jimi Hendrix famously dismantling the national anthem at Woodstock or Jimmy Page dive-bombing on Whole Lotta Love, when we listen to jazz, rock, funk, country or soul the guitar solo stands tall. In fact, this album was in part made to honor the man, who more than any other made this form of self-expression a reality, his name was Lonnie Johnson.
Lonnie Johnson is credited by serious historians as being the first person to record a single note guitar solo. Period. Before anyone else laid one down, there was Lonnie, leaning against the door staring back and saying "I was there first." That is quite a distinction and strangely as monumental as it is, almost nobody seems to know it. In releasing Rediscovering Lonnie Johnson it is hoped that the record, so to speak, will finally be set straight.
The album features a talented cast of musicians, nearly all of them with roots in the Philadelphia music scene. This is where Lonnie spent the penultimate chapter of his life and additionally was the place where he reemerged after a long hiatus toiling in obscurity as a porter in a downtown hotel. Blues Anatomy, a staple of the local landscape was selected to perform on the majority of the tracks. But in that most essential role of lead guitarist, Jef Lee Johnson, a semi-reclusive legend among musicians around the world was asked to take center stage. Jef jumped at the chance to do justice to a fellow Johnson from Philly and the electrifying results speak for themselves. In addition to this core ensemble another Philly guitar legend, Joe Mass, composed a slide guitar composition specifically for the album (“Ben Franklin Hotel Blues”). Finally, after consulting with fellow producer Joe Boyd, Aaron Levinson brought in (the Lonnie Johnson inspired) Geoff Muldaur to lend his inimitable magic to the blues classic "He's A Jelly Roll Baker".
Most of these songs were composed by the man himself and all were recorded by him (with the exception of the tribute track by Joe Mass). Whether it was in a duet with South Philly musical monster Eddie Lang, or in the big band of Duke Ellington or finally with Louis Armstrong, the greatest soloist in the history of Jazz, Lonnie Johnson as a singer, composer, guitarist and pioneer is one of the giants of American music. It is hoped that in some small way this project will help cement his reputation as one of a glittering handful of people that permanently altered and enriched our unique cultural history and by extension, that of the entire world.
*Produced by Aaron Luis Levinson -- Engineered by Brian Ritrovato -- Mixed and Mastered by Phil Nicolo*
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Peace Sunday, June 5, 1982, Rose Bowl, no nukes - nuclear disarmament - stop nuclear madness concert - NYC - Central Park - June 12, 1982, 1,000,000 person march and rally for Nuclear Freeze. Photography and presentation by Curtis Rainbow. 'Give Peace a Chance' music by Achim Schultz. Inspiration by Yoko Ono. Dedicated to John Lennon.
The Colors of Fall are still with us and The Gods of Winter are Coming Buckaroos so get out this Weekend and enjoy your Grooves and Find where the Live Music Calls!! Slide on those Ballerina Shoes and have some Fun!! Call someone you've wanted to tell just how much you care and Love them, go ahead...might not be able to next week and it'll take a Load off. So glad your with me on this Groove Train, it gives the Juice to my Mojo!! Listen to the Inner Voice and let it Flow...Roll the Dice! Don't forget to Listen to my upcoming Shows on KAFM at www.kafmradio.org The Platform for All Indie Artists!!
The new True Margrit CD - The Juggler's Progress - is now available for pre-order, along with t-shirts and artwork, photo and drumheads: check it out here: http://bit.ly/7Cu8J
Next shows: October 26, Charlie's Bar and Grill in Olympia, WA October 27, The Swiss, Tacoma, WA October 27, Cedarwood Dome, Milton, WA October 28, Jazzbones in Tacoma, WA October 30, Mississippi Pizza in Portland, OR October 31, Nana's Irish Grill and Pub in Newport, OR November 1, Muddy's Hot Cup in Arcata, CA
And don't forget the BIG big show in San Francisco at Bottom of the Hill on November 15!
No matter how you feel about these Wars that the Powers to be have us in, these are our Son's, Daughter's, Father, Mothers, Husbands and Wives...They Dream, they wish, to have a Sunday like us So, take some time Today and just think about these Americans who do the Dirty Work so we can enjoy the Boogie here at Home! Enjoy this Fine Fall day and call someone and tell them how much you care for them...Go ahead, it'll make you feel good and ya' just never know...You could get Lucky!
It's
that Time again Buckaroos to slide on those Ballerina Shoes and find a
Dance Floor to unleash your Weekend Groove! Sometimes one just needs to
go out and let it Flow, it's Natures' way of making one well! So make
plans today for a Great Weekend and unleash that Love Groove and let
someone feel your Mojo! The Boogie is On!
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
It's Summertime and the Groove Train in
unleashing some of the Best Indie sounds that are out now...With your
Help, passing along the flow, it's the Tool that helps these Artists
expound upon their Groove and we All rejoice in that Mojo!
Thanks for being such a Great Friend and Supporter of Indie Music! ♥
Take a minute to listen to our songs and stay in a positive mood with an old rocker!
Cheers from Brooklyn, NY - I'm in blues for so long to stay, and let it be that fortunate joker in play
NOW AVAILABLE ON:
Track Listing:1. St. Louis Blues2. Swing Out Rhythm3. I’m Not Rough4. 6/88 Glide5. He’s A Jelly Roll Baker6. Have To Change Keys To Play These Blues7. Broken Levee Blues8. Bull Frog Moan9. Careless Love10. Ben Franklin Hotel Blues11. Playing With The Strings12. Tomorrow Night
Musicians:
Vocals: Eddie Davis
Vocals on "He’s A Jelly Roll Baker": Geoff Muldaur
Electric/Acoustic/12-String Guitar: Jef Lee Johnson
Rhythm Acoustic Guitar: Rick Nollet
Acoustic Guitar: Joe Mass
Bass: Rick Prince
Drums: Lenny Gordon
Piano: Mike Suchodolski
Saxophone: Jay Davidson
Trumpet: Steve Jankowski
Trombone: Jared Melson
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