T-Bone Walker “1942/1956”

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    Artista / Grupo: T-Bone Walker

    Álbum: 1942/1956

    Discográfica: Nocturne / Resistencia (2 Cd’s + Book)

    Año publicación: 2007

    Fecha crítica: 5/2008

    Valoración: ESSENTIAL

T-Bone Walker volume is another one of these amazing collection The cd has not a single bad note on it and becomes essential for every blues lover Walker was born in Linden, Texas in 1910 For some time he was guide of the unforgettable Blind Lemon Jefferson Probably he was one of the first musicians who developed blues and rhythm and blues Texas and West Coast sound, thanks to his rich performing expression, his unique and personal phrasing and specially because he was the first and great innovator on the electric blues field His influence was and still is amazing Artists like BB King, Pee Wee Crayton, Duke Robillard and even Eric Clapton should thank him a lot The cd gathers different recordings from 1951 to 1956, one of the most productive periods of his musical career You will find forty-four lasting songs with treasures like I’m Gonna Find My Baby, T-Bone Shuffle, I’m Waiting For Your Call, Lonesome Woman Blues, Prison Blues, Alimony Blues, Party Blues and, of course, Call It Stormy Monday What a bliss to listen to it one and a hundred times!



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