[Harp-L] Criss Angel Mindfreak and Johnny Thompson

[BassHarp <bassharp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hang on! No, Criss doesn't play harmonica that I know of, but one of his 
magic consultants does. Anyone familiar with the name Johnny Thompson 
will be aware that he is one of, if not the most, talented bass 
harmonicists in the world. Anyone who attended the Chicago SPAH 
Convention in 1992 will remember him. He and wife Pam appeared on stage 
and performed a short magic show (unappreciated by many as they were 
unaware of his true reason for being there). After the magic show was 
concluded, he and the other members of his trio, Harmonica Jazz Trio, Al 
Fontana on chromatic, Bob Herndon on chord and Harmonetta, and Johnny on 
single reed bass, performed in a show of shows! A fantastic trio of the 
1950's who with drums were also dubbed the Harmonica Jazz Quartet. 
Recordings have been circulating for many years, and may still be 
available from private collections.

Why mention it now? Johnny appears frequently on Mindfreak (A&E) as 
consultant, and describes some of Criss' effects.

Shown in 4 consecutive 1/2 hour segments each Tuesday night, beginning 
at 10pm, not all segments feature Johnny, but many do. This evening 
(7/24/07), he is featured in the 1st segment a number of times, though 
not in the 2nd. Possibly in the 3rd and/or the 4th, but they haven't 
been shown as yet. And no, you will not see any bass harmonica on the 
show!?!

Danny
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