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Lonnie Johnson Vol 6 1930 - 1931 Lonnie Johnson, vocal, guitar. Includes duets with: With contributions by: James P. Johnson, piano; Clarence Williams, washboard, Alex Hill, piano. Genres: Blues, Blues Guitar, Blues Duets, Blues Piano. Informative booklet notes by Chris Smith. After the desperation of “Headed For Southland” (see DOCD-5067), the two part I Got The Best Jelly Roll In Town formed a light-hearted interlude in Lonnie Johnson’s 23rd January 1930 session. Featuring some impressive guitar, even by Johnson’s high standards, it’s the first tryout of a song which, as “Jelly Roll Baker”, he was to record again more than once. The singing on this version is remarkable, given the very slow tempo. For the last two titles of the session, Lonnie switched to piano, which he hadn’t played on disc since 1926; by 1930, he had worked out a favourite accompaniment, featuring a staccato, four-to-the-bar chordal bass part, over which are laid darting right hand figures that are clearly inspired by his guitar playing. Continued... More Info on our New Store >> |
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Clara Smith Vol 1 1923 - 1924 More Info on our New Store >> |
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Clara Smith Vol 2 1924 More Info on our New Store >> |
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Clara Smith Vol 3 1925 More Info on our New Store >> |
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Clara Smith Vol 4 1926 - 1927 More Info on our New Store >> |
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Clara Smith Vol 5 1927 - 1929 More Info on our New Store >> |
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Clara Smith Vol 6 1930 - 1932 More Info on our New Store >> |
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