RE: [Harp-L] cajun harmonica discography

[Tom Ball <havaball@xxxxxxx>]

Glenn writes:
I am trying to compile a Cajun harmonica discography for an upcoming 
Sing Out! column. Can anyone help with this? My piano playing friend 
George Winston is also interested in knowing more about this topic.
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Hi Glenn,
Not really a field of expertise for your's truly, but I can add one 
to the list: the great Cajun band Nathan Abshire and his Pine Grove 
Boys made a few recordings with La La Laverne on vocals and bluesman 
Lazy Lester on harp.  This was an unusual combination for Louisiana 
in the late 50s/early 60's, both because of the mixed races of the 
players and because of the musical cross-influences.  The song "The 
La La Blues" (Kajun 507, a Jay Miller label) has to be heard to be 
believed... it almost sounds like it was recorded backwards! Great 
stuff!

cheers,
Tom Ball