In Session: 3 Harp Legends
Billy Branch, James Harman and 'Magic' Dick Salwitz - three legends of the blues harp in session for the very first time.
Billy Branch, James Harman and 'Magic' Dick Salwitz - 3 legends of the blues harp in session for the very first time. Although steeped in the Chicago style of blues harmonica pioneered by Sonny Boy Williamson and Little Walter, all 3 of these great musicians have a distinctive sound and style of their own. Billy Branch has been one of the Chicago scene's most prominent players of the past 40 years since his early days learning his trade with Willie Dixon's band. Alabama born James Harman has long been recognised as one of the blues world's most gifted harmonica soloists. The trio is completed by 'Magic' Dick Salwitz who made his name over the 2 decades he spent between the mid 1960's and 80's with the J. Geils Band. They are also joined in session by one of the UK's most exciting harmonica talents, Giles Robson, who brought the trio together for their recent European tour.
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Lee Dorsey
Ya Ya
- Soul Mine.
- Charley.
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Paul Lamb & The King Snakes
Baby Please Don't Go
- Live at The Royal Albert Hall.
- Big Shed Music Co.
- 6.
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Ronnie Baker Brooks
Doing Too Much (feat. Todd Mohr)
- Times Have Changed.
- Provogue.
- 2.
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Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee
Brownie's Blues
- London, 1958.
- Jasmine.
- 8.
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Magic Dick Salwitz & Billy Branch
Pontiac Blues
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Billy Branch & Giles Robson
Hoodoo Man Blues
- Hoodoo Man Blues.
- 1.
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James Harman & Magic Dick Salwitz
Yo' Family (Don't Like Me)
- Not Giveb.
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Husky Tones
Jungle Blues
- Who Will I Turn To Now?.
- Husky Tones.
- 3.
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S. J. Hawkins
Alright, OK, You Win
- The Planet Sessions.
- Ace.
- 7.
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Giles Robson, Magic Dick, Billy Branch & James Harman
A Walter Shade Of Blue
- A Walter Shade Of Blue.
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Broadcast
- Mon 20 Feb 2017 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2