Re: [Harp-L] Low-Keyed Harps

[G <gigs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Date: Tue, 5 Apr 2005 21:35:20 EDT
From: Aeskow@xxxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] Low-Keyed Harps
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
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>I've been working more and more with low-keyed harps in recent 
>years--like many other players, I think--exploring the horn-like 
>tones to be found one octave down, and finding it a great way to 
>play jazz and funk-oriented stuff in 
>particular.  I know of one terrific track by Big Walter--Under the 
>Sun, from the album he cut with Carey Bell--in which he plays Low 
>C, and I'm curious to hear more...Can anyone steer me towards other 
>tracks cut with low-keyed harps?
>
>Peace and Respect,
>Johnny T

Hi Johnny T,
  You may want to check out Sonny Boy Willimason's "U.K. Blues" with
Yardbirds and the Animals.  Eight of the 20 tracks are on Low C or Low D
harmonica.

Cheers,
-- G.