REVIEW: Big Harp George “No Shortcuts”
Big Harp George – No Shortcuts This San Francisco-based conglomeration gets off to a rousing, bluesy, swing-big band start with the breezily attractive Big Harp George harmonica in a Big Band setting. That’s different. The harmonica gives way to 2 distinct sax solos, then the harmonica returns with smoke on “Come Out Swinging,” & it […]
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Donna Herula – Cold Feet This blues set with Chicago-born Donna Herula has no dust, little vintage lineage & antiquated mixtures of the genre to invigorate it. Instead, the bluesy austerity is pristine, with Donna’s slide work (“On My Way Home”) & electric guitar comfortably prominent. Vocally, there’s no harshness, but there’s attitude. Some tunes […]