Re: [Harp-L] Kinda like a Jr Wells thang

["Rob Paparozzi" <Chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thank You David, Junior was a very Special player indeed! I loved his 3rd position work,,,,a style all his own!


Best,
Rob P
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David Brown 
  To: Robert Paparozzi 
  Cc: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 9:31 AM
  Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Kinda like a Jr Wells thang


  Very cool Rob. 

  I always thought one of the key elements to Junior Wells' style was his restraint. I think he often played in third(?) position with a sparingly hesitant approach that emphasised the effect of the notes. He "pierced" the silence in a very effective way and it really highlighted the unique tuning in that position. I hear that patient aspect of Jr. in your playing in this video (albeit in second position here, I believe).


  On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 11:21 PM, Robert Paparozzi <chromboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


    I played on a film soundtrack back in the 90's called "Straight out of
    Brooklyn" and this was a cool little dance scene using my harp...
    The band was Rich Crooks on Drums, Tom Barney on Bass and Harold Wheeler on
    Piano....not sure who the singer was tho. They wanted an old 60's chicago
    blues vibe......

    It starts about 6:02 and goes to about 8:43

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-W5Ksl2GaQ

    All the best,
    Rob Paparozzi