Re: Inspiration - compilation from J.J. Milteau

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Just one little comment :

Eric Chafer does not overbend. He uses a specific tuning (more details here
http://www.planetharmonica.com/EricChafer.htm) as his only harp.

I also think this is the best compilation of harmonica in general out there.
Even though I would've included one Howard Levy track to round the lot ;-)

Ben FELTEN, Editor
www.planetharmonica.com

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From: "Mojo Red" <harplicks@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Harp-L" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2003 12:55 AM
Subject: Inspiration - compilation from J.J. Milteau


>
> Hi gang,
>
> I recently acquired (from e-bay) a wonderful CD
> compilation called "Inspiration" edited by French
> harpist J.J. Milteau. (2002 Universal Music,
> licensed to Sunnyside Communications #SSC 3007)
>
> What a collection! It covers about every genre of
> harp you could imagine (jazz, Chicago blues,
> Country blues, Brazilian, straight country, rock,
> Irish, harmonica group, standards etc.) featuring
> both chromatic, diatonic (and some excellent
> diatonic being played chromatically).
>
> Excellent examples of the many styles, from many of
> the greats of the instrument (some of whom I'd
> never heard of). This single CD covers so much
> musical ground it's truly amazing -- and a true
> inspiration to any harp player who respects the
> instrument.
>
> Okay, it features 22 cuts starting with Toots
> playing "Gymnopedie No.1", followed by Sonny Terry
> blowing and whooping his way through "Lost John."
> Then Mark Graham plays a beautiful Irish sounding
> song, "Tour de taille" perfectly in sync with the
> acoustic guitar and fiddle. This is followed by
> Stevie Wonder's gorgeous rendition of "Alfie" on
> chromatic.
>
> The range of styles and sounds just blew me away.
> Walter Horton singing/playing on "Christine" with
> his big fat tone. Then Hugo Diaz playing chromatic
> on something called "La Companera" Michel Herblin
> does some very sweet diatonic overbending (sounding
> very hornlike) on a slow love ballad called
> "Voice," and another overbending masterpiece from
> Eric Chafer called "Intro".
>
> Okay... there's too many to mention... classics by
> Magic Dick ("Whammer Jammer"), and Charlie McCoy
> ("Orange Blossom Special"). The talent is very deep
> and goes on and on... DeFord Bailey ("Ice Water
> Blues"), Greg Szlapczynski ("Moody"), Larry Adler
> and Django Reinhardt ("Body and Soul"), Jimmie
> Riddle ("Freight Train Blues), Little Walter
> ("That's it"), Sonny Boy II ("Trust my Baby"),
> Borrah Minevitch & the Rascals ("On the Loose"),
> Robert Lee McCoy ("My Drivin' Wheel").... Whew!
>
> J.J. really outdid himself in finding fabulous
> examples of truly great harmonica performances
> demonstrating the range and depth of the
> instrument. The fidelity is excellent. Thoroughly
> enjoyable and expansive. Highly recommended.
>
> Thank you J.J.!! It was obviously a labor of love.
>
> Harpin' in Colorado,
> --Ken M.
>
>
>
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