[Harp-L] Re: Harp-L Digest, Vol 42, Issue 9

["Rebecca Davis Winters" <wordworkshop@xxxxxxxxx>]

*Eugene wrote:*
*Changing the topic (slightly) - one guy I don't hear mentioned in the speed
player discussions, perhaps because he doesn't tend to play fast runs for as
long as the other players, is Norton Buffalo. He is an incredible player who
also plays very fast runs with spectacular
decorations.  When I was starting out, I saw a televised concert with Steve
Miller, where he played the songs Ain't That Lovin' You Baby and Behind the
Barn - anyone know this concert?  I hadn't heard blues/rock playing that of
this calibre and technical virtuosity until Jason
Ricci more recently.*
*

* Norton Buffalo has long been a favorite of mine, though the blues purist
in me feels that he plays too many notes, too fast. However he manages to
pull it off well. He made a great series of instructional videos which
helped me out a lot when I was starting out and trying to figure out what
bending notes was all about.

As for the Steve Miller concert, it was released in video form about 10
years ago. I have it around here somewhere; can't remember what the title
is. James Cotton also plays some harp. It's kind of a tribute to Jimmy Reed.
If you can find it on DVD it's highly recommended.