Good show, Grey Owl. I always liked that JJM disc with all the various styles that can profit from a diatonic harmonica well played. (Rue Doisneau is the one where a Dixie band steps in, isn´t it?) Ironically, this record did not sell at all, according to JJM.
Thanks very much Nate, Spderyak, Martin. The Captcha free zone is still holding Nate:) Yes, Martin, that's right. I'm surprised this didn't sell, it first featured on the Routes CD in 1995 I believe and there were some good songs on the album. I only picked up on JJ and this track on his Harmonicas compilation double CD which is excellent.
He is a very good writer of strong and interesting melodies and he plays a variety of music genres to a very high standard.
He is also a knowledgeable blues historian. He does a 30 minute weekly blues radio show called "Bon Temps Roulez" on TSF Jazz. It is also available in Podcast form on iTunes. He does a great job of looking back through history and connecting different artists, sub-genres, and influences over the years. Even if you don't understand much French, you can follow the story. He does not talk much - he lets the music talk.
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