Re: [Harp-L] Michalek Blues

[Mike Fugazzi <mikefugazzi@xxxxxxxxx>]

Chris generally played with a very light touch typical of most overbend 
players.  Most of the action took place in his mouth regarding embouchure, 
vibrato, and articulation.  While he could play straight blues, I've always 
admired his approach to play jazz.  

On Thursday, October 18, 2012 2:12:12 PM UTC-5, Mund...@xxxxxxx wrote:
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> In a message dated 10/18/2012 1:56:28 P.M. GMT Daylight Time,   
> matthe...@xxxxxxxxx <javascript:> writes: 
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> <<If he told you that you sucked. You probably  did.>> 
> Chris never told me that! 
> We became friends eventually... 
> I was living in Phoenix AZ a couple of years ago... And I said "Chris you 
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> HATE my harp playing" He replied... "No John, you are a great harp 
>  player." 
> PRAISE INDEED! 
> I miss Chris Michalek. 
> An abrasive personality, but a GOOD MAN 
> And one of the world's greatest diatonic harmonicists...EVER! 
> John ""Whiteboy" Walden, 
> Just now in Bonnie Scotland... 
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