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Excello Records and the Swamp Blues The following interviews were conducted by Year of the Blues partner Ben Manilla Productions, producer of the Public Radio International series "The Blues," which will begin broadcasting in September.
Lazy Lester was a critical member of the Crowley, Louisiana studio band that formed the "swamp blues" sound. As both leader and sideman, he played harmonica and guitar, as well as percussion with everything from leather saddles to rolled up newspapers. Lester presently resides in Michigan, and continues to play and record.
Listen to Lazy Lester talk about his first recording session:
Listen to Lazy Lester's definition of the swamp blues: Phil Guy is the younger sibling of Buddy Guy, from whom he learned the basics of blues guitar. An accomplished artist in his own right, he was further schooled in the bars and roadhouses of the Baton Rouge area with the Raful Neal band, and has since 1969 resided and lead bands in Chicago.
Listen to Phil Guy talk about Baton Rouge: Audio and Transcripts Copyright © 2003, 1995, 2001 Ben Manilla Productions Next Page: Read transcripts of these three interviews... Page | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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 Ten Things to Help You Become a Better Blues Musician, by Don Mock |
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 Sweet Home Chicago: Big City Blues 1946-1966 Excello Records and the Swamp Blues 2003 W.C. Handy Blues Awards Weekend (Feature Article) The British Blues A Once-in-a-Lifetime Lineup Salutes the Blues Memphis: A Century of the Blues Clarksdale: Delta Blues Past and Present The Piedmont Blues: Alive and Well in D.C. Q&A with Peter Guralnick Don Robey and Duke-Peacock Records Celebrating the Year of the Blues |
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