Various Artists “The Story Of ‘PIANO BLUES’ Of The Country To The City”

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    Artista / Grupo: Various Artists

    Álbum: The Story Of ‘PIANO BLUES’ Of The Country To The City

    Discográfica: Wolf

    Año publicación: 2013

    Fecha crítica: 4/2014

    Valoración: ESSENTIAL

The piano in blues is probably the most sophisticated instrument, because it was more an instrument played in cities than in the countryside, especially during the early years of the twentieth century and in the south of United States On the other hand, guitar or harmonica used to be more often played by farmers or illiterate wanderers Honky tonk piano players at juke joints, barrelhouses, brothels or run down bad note clubs changed the concept of an instrument that came from the European culture and a refined style of music, to a much more joyful and popular instrument This album gathers ten pianists, some better known than other ones, but all them gifted with an unbelievable spirit, a passionate intensity and a charming knowledge in each and every one of all songs included in the album Nineteen cuts performed by ten genuine and exceptional singers and piano players like Pinetop Perkins, Henry Gray, James Crutchfield, Jimmy Walker, Robert Shaw, Boogaloo Ames, Mose Vinson, Big Joe Duskin, Booker T Laury and Detroit Junior An album that does not have a single bad note on it that faithfully shows with historical authenticity, a musical style that nowadays has almost disappeared



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