[Harp-L] re: was little walter's amp now little walter's sound

[rainbowjimmy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Yes Little Walter was one of the first to really play amplified harp but his
real accomplishment was bringing the big band R and B sound and sensibility to
a small blues band. I would suggest if you want a Little Walter sound, you
should listen to Count Basie, listen to Ray Charles' early Atlantic recordings,
listen to what the big bands were doing at the ballrooms and try to figure it
out on the harp. A lot of folks can play the notes, they have the chops, they
have the equipment, but they don't swing and they don't understand their role
in the band.

Hence they don't sound like Little Walter.

Rainbow Jimmy
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