[Harp-L] re: was Juke, now is rhythm section

[rainbowjimmy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Some people think of the old Chciago blues as primative because the harmonic
content is limited. They miss the power and beauty of the beat. Although there
are many very good harp players now, it's hard to find a whole band as good as
the old blues bands. This was a generation of talented, hard working musicians
that soaked up the old Delta and gospel, the New Orleans jazz, pop music, even
ocuntry western.

The next time you've got a harp CD playing, stop listening to the harp and
listen to the drums and the bass. Listen to lots of music, not just blues. The
next time you play live, listen to the drummer. Listen to all the little subtle
cues they give, letting you know there's a turn around, a chrous, whatever
coming up.Then you'll start to understand how Little Walter could repeat the
same riff eight times in a row and make it rock.

Rainbow Jimmy
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