First of a two-part lesson on a drone-blues riff from the streets of Harlem. Also, news about the FIRST extended Satan and Adam recording made on the street back in 1989. (Gussow is using an A harp.) To download the recording previewed by Adam Gussow in this video, go to: www.modernbluesharmonica.com For a series of skill-graded video tutorials focused on classic blues harmonica repertoire by Little Walter, Sonny Terry, Sonny Boy Williams, Paul Butterfield, and others, go to: www.modernbluesharmonica.com
Unlocking the secrets of a really cool blues harp lick. With Adam Gussow of Satan and Adam. (Use an A harp.) To download the 13-minute street-blues mp3 discussed in this video, go to: www.tradebit.com For a skill-graded series of downloadable video tutorials and tabs focused on classic blues harp players such as Little Walter, Sonny Terry, Paul Butterfield, and many more, visit Modern Blues Harmonica: www.modernbluesharmonica.com
Outstanding performances abound in this musical variety show filmed at Harlem’s Apollo Theatre, New York City in 1954. It features a cast of popular African-American performers: Willie Bryant, Freddie Robinson, Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Faye Adams, Bill Bailey, Herb Jeffries, Amos Milburn, Sarah Vaughan, Nipsey Russell, Big Joe Turner, Martha Davis, Little Buck, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Mantan Moreland, Cab Calloway and Ruth Brown. Presented in this clip is one song by Sarah Vaughan and Ct. Basie doing two numbers. You can download the entire movie at the link below. Or watch the individual performances here at MindsiMedia. www.archive.org
Nat Cole, Delta Rhythm Boys & the Larks / Rhythm and Blues Revue Vocal greats are Nat King Cole, The Delta Rhythm Boys & The Larks are featured in our fourth clip from the 1954 film Rhythm & Blues Revue. Outstanding performances abound in this musical variety show filmed at Harlems Apollo Theatre, New York City.It features a cast of popular African-American performers: Willie Bryant, Freddie Robinson, Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Faye Adams, Bill Bailey, Herb Jeffries, Amos Milburn, Sarah Vaughan, Nipsey Russell, Big Joe Turner, Martha Davis, Little Buck, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Mantan Moreland, Cab Calloway and Ruth Brown. You can download the entire movie at the below. Or watch the individual performances here at mindsimedia. www.archive.org Public Domain
Outstanding performances abound in this musical variety show filmed at Harlem’s Apollo Theatre, New York City in 1954. It features a cast of popular African-American performers: Willie Bryant, Freddie Robinson, Lionel Hampton, Count Basie, Faye Adams, Bill Bailey, Herb Jeffries, Amos Milburn, Sarah Vaughan, Nipsey Russell, Big Joe Turner, Martha Davis, Little Buck, Nat ‘King’ Cole, Mantan Moreland, Cab Calloway and Ruth Brown. Presented in this clip is Hamp’s rocking set. You can download the entire movie here www.archive.org mindsimedia has a R&B playlist featuring a number of vintage performers. www.youtube.com
