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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Mojo Buford - Harpslinger

This disc features classic, Muddy Waters-approved vintage Chicago-style blues. Heavy on the harmonica, seasoned with tasty dashes of piano and fat-bodied guitar, it has the sort of sound which screams "Chicago - 1950's", which it fitting. Among the many harmonica players in Muddy's band over the years, Mojo stands alone as the only one to have toured with Muddy in the 1950's, 60's, 70's, and 80's.
Recorded in analog, without benefit of overdubs or gimmicks, this is close as you'll get to a truly live recording. Mojo is backed by members of Rockin' Daddy & the Rough Cuts (Dan Schwalbe - guitar, Jack Taylor - bass, and Greg Shuck - drums) as well as one-handed blues pianist Mike "the Hook" Deutsch, and Curtis Blake on second harp.
On several tracks, this line-up is joined by Teddy Morgan on second guitar and R.J. Mischo and third harp. The effect is a supurb tappestry of interwoven melodies, each delightfully adding to the thick ensemble sound. Highly recommended for knowledgable blues aficiandos.
Mojo's original lyrics will crack you up, and the musicianship is outstanding. Worth looking for!
Amazon review for the later CD release.

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3 comments:

  1. You do such a great job uncovering and presenting exquisite, rare recordings! Keep up the great work - & thanks!

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  2. Very good album. Thank you.

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  3. No titles for these tracks in the tags, so here they are:

    01. Everything's Gonna Be Alright
    02. Oh Baby
    03. Got My Mojo Working
    04. Harpslinger
    05. I Got My Brand On You
    06. Once Upon A Time
    07. Pink Champagne
    08. Don't Whup Your Wife On A Sunday
    09. Why Did She Walk Away?
    10. Early One Morning
    11. Champagne & Reefer
    12. Upper Mississippi Shuffle
    13. Trouble No More
    14. Blues With A Feeling
    15. Sittin' Here Thinkin'
    16. Ghetto Blaster

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