Re: [Harp-L] Doug Randall

[Mudharp@xxxxxxx]

Mike Polesky wrote <<snip>> :
 
<<Doug is mainly known for his diatonic playing.  However, it  might not be 
known that Doug was a veteran of harmonica bands from his very  early days. 
He played chromatic equally as well as diatonic and was familiar  with all of 
the great harmonica arrangements.  He would never cease to  amaze me by 
pulling out intricate melodies and passages on his chromatic for  me.>>
 
Amen, Mike. Doug's harmonica talents were broad and he zig-zagged  across 
musical boundaries with ease on both the chromatic and diatonic  harp. From 
modern hard driving blues on back to 1940's style harmonica ensemble  playing, 
ethnic folk music, and jazz, Doug had it all going on. 
 
<<I don't know if there are any recordings of Doug's playing, but  there 
should 
be.>>
 
I know of one for certain -- He played with a local blues band  called 'Big G 
and the Real Deal' and they made a CD a couple of years ago  called Chicago 
Nocturne. Not sure of availability right now. There may be other  recordings 
too. His many friends here in Chicago and elsewhere will be on the  hunt.
 
t.a.