Martin Spitznagel plays “Hobson Street Blues” by Bob Zurke

Here is Bob Zurke’s “Hobson Street Blues” performed by pianist Martin Spitznagel at the home of Nawal Kamel on May 10th, 2008. Zurke is most famous for his work with Bob Crosby from 1936 to 1939, in particular for a spectacular recording of “Honky Tonk Train Blues.” In 1938 he won the Readers Poll from Down Beat, after which he left Crosby to form his own band, the “Delta Rhythm Band,” which ultimately proved unsuccessful. “Hobson Street Blues” was the Delta Rhythm Band’s theme song, and the sheet music is very clear on the nature of the performance: It instructs the pianist to play “As fast as possible.” Visit Martin’s website at www.spitzfire.com. His debut CD, “Tricky Fingers,” is available on iTunes and at http Video by Yuko Eguchi.

Other Music Sites Online

• Youtube videos – Keith Emerson: Honky Tonk Train Blues (Part1)
• ABON 0038. 1936. MEADE LUX LEWIS – HONKY TONK TRAIN BLUES | A Barrel Of Nails

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