Re: Fwd: Re: [Harp-L] Re: Shakin Smith



Agreed!

I think, going back to the first post on this matter,
that the main point was whether or not referring to
Smith as:

"..CRAZY musical lines and tone...very impressive in
this day and age when so many players sound
alike...don't even bother to try and cop the licks,
just listen and learn..."

is accurate.  Regardless of taste, ability, or style
of those who have replied to this thread, I think we
could come to a consensus that, although a talented
blues harp player, these comments might be a little
over the top in regards to his music in our opinions. 
However, that doesn't mean the music is bad or that it
doesn't hold merit.  In fact, the clips we heard (not
a live performance or an actual full song mind you)
are very cool in my opinion.  I just don't think I was
taken to school by the performance.

But hey, I don't know much about this guy.  Without
listening to an entire album or seeing a whole gig,
even Little Walter could be made out to be less then
what he is.  Same can be said of guys like Levy.  



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Mike Fugazzi
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