[Harp-L] John Sebastian Jr. on Harp (was Average Vs. Pro)

[Mojo Red <harplicks@xxxxxxxxx>]

"...Sebastian was and is an accomplished player nonetheless, and his  tone 
and articulation are spot on. Simple, but nowhere near as grating as, say,  
Tom Petty. Or Alanis Morissette. But I do get your point.
And of course, it's ALL relative.

Jeff G
Denver
 
I agree whole-heartedly!! I think John Sebastian Jr. was/is a very respectable blues harp player. He's one of the very first guys I ever heard who made me sit up and take notice of blues harmonica. 

Check out his blues harp instrumental "Night Owl Blues" on good ole' You Tube: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAgP3229jho

I first heard this cut as a "B-side" cut of a 45 rpm Lovin' Spoonful single I swiped from my older sister. Now I can't even recall the A side of that long-lost bit of musical history. Holds up well today. Solid in the pocket blues harp. In retrospect I think he shoulda played this one through a nasty little tube amp, but then again, we woudln't get to hear the bigness of his accoustic tone. 

Harpin' in Colorado,
--Ken M.