Re: James Harman/Mark Hummel

[Barry Schaede <barrys@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Tough call.  Neither one of these guys is my favourite type of player.  I 
think James Harman might be less one dimensional because of his superior 
singing abilities.  I sure enjoyed his band the first time I saw him.  
The second time I didn't like the show nearly as much because the band 
wasn't as good.  I read a review on the list where someone was describing 
a kind of harmonica led band you hear a lot as "a life support system for 
harmonica solos"  not to slam Mark but he leans in that direction.  
Neither one of these guys are very lyreical and that's what I'm looking 
for in a harmonica player.  Paul deLay and Toots Theilmans spring to 
mind.  Mark Hummel has awsome chops especially on chromatic.  James 
Harman puts on quite a show.....Hmmm Tough Call.  FJM