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Mississippi Delta Blues Jam in Memphis, Vol. 1
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Mississippi Delta Blues Jam in Memphis, Vol. 1
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Mississippi Delta Blues Jam in Memphis, Vol. 1
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Arhoolie
label chief
Chris Strachwitz
was in the right place at the right time, capturing this marvelous set of studio performances from artists appearing at
the 1969 Memphis Blues Festival
. Kicking off with spirited fife and drum work from
Napoleon Strickland
with
the Como Drum Band
, the set also includes turns from
Fred McDowell
(both solo and with harmonica man
Johnny Woods
),
Memphis Piano Red
,
Otha Turner
Furry Lewis
, and the mysterious deaf-mute guitar team of
R.L. Watson
and
Josiah Jones
. There are some really great performances here, all well-recorded. A marvelous document. ~ Cub Koda
label chief
Chris Strachwitz
was in the right place at the right time, capturing this marvelous set of studio performances from artists appearing at
the 1969 Memphis Blues Festival
. Kicking off with spirited fife and drum work from
Napoleon Strickland
with
the Como Drum Band
, the set also includes turns from
Fred McDowell
(both solo and with harmonica man
Johnny Woods
),
Memphis Piano Red
,
Otha Turner
Furry Lewis
, and the mysterious deaf-mute guitar team of
R.L. Watson
and
Josiah Jones
. There are some really great performances here, all well-recorded. A marvelous document. ~ Cub Koda