[Harp-L] Re: re: Improv in Blues



Jp wrote:
"Little Walter started out playing in the same style that was popular with alot of other harp players at the time, according to people who've reviewed his work, based on Sonny Boy's style ..."


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If I remember correctly from "Blues With a Feeling: The Little Walter Story" (by Tony Glover, Scott Dirks and Ward Gaines), Walter also spent loads of time on sidewalks down south blasting out EVERYTHING -- polkas, reels, novelty songs, country ballads ... whatever would induce passersby to drop something in the hat. I think there's a lot to be said for the take-a-stab-at-everything approach. The book also reveals that he really dug Lawrence Welk :-o and was a u-blocker for single notes. Recommended reading.
MN







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