From the Record Shelves #77 - Through Train BluesFrom the Record Shelves #77 – Through Train Blues. Tampa Red had a sound, one of the best within the early jazz and blues idiom. It was based on his National guitar, on his open “E” (Vestapol) tuning and his glass bottle slide. But the control over these elements and (…) read more and listenread more and listen

From the Record Shelves #29 - Someday SweetheartFrom the Record Shelves #29 – Someday Sweetheart. I found this record not so long ago. Since I collect records with clarinet plus rhythm section, to listen, enjoy and eventually learn something, I was glad to find this one by a man mostly known for his big band work (…) read more and listenread more and listen