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Washboard Sam: “My Bucket’s Got a Hole In It”
I have no idea how it is that I’ve never yet linked to Washboard Sam.
Green Rock River Band’s Richard Stillman
Richard Stillman takes us on a tour of his rig. He plays in the doom folk (?) group Green Rock River Band, about which more here.
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More great work by Tuba Skinny’s Robin Rapuzzi
The World’s Greatest Band, Tuba Skinny, here shares with us a sweet version of Blind Boy Fuller’s “Untrue Blues,” nailed down, as always, by the understated rhythm stylings of Robin Rapuzzi.
Shane Del Robles
This is a nice version of “Summertime” by a band which appears to have no name. Shane Del Robles is doing the honors here on a board set up much like that of David Langlois of the Blue Vipers of … Continue reading
The California Honeydrops’ Ben Malament
This is a nice rendition of “Weary Blues” by members of the California Honeydrops. It’s minimalist: only a trumpet, a clarinet and the board, the last of which is played very adeptly by Ben Malament. He’s using an unadorned board … Continue reading
Porteña Jazz Band’s Norberto Mendez
Well, this dude’s not afraid to get in your face. The Porteña Jazz Band (from Argentina, I think) gives Norberto Mendez an extended tabla de lavar feature, and he makes the most of it. I’d be terrified to put myself out there … Continue reading
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Tagged à l'américaine, hot jazz, Norberto Mendez, Porteña Jazz Band
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