Release Date: 31 January 2025
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 604988330229
Genres: Blues
Description
Precious little is known of Henry "Rag Time Texas" Thomas, yet his recorded legacy, between 1927-29, remains a wholly unique body of work. He operated as a one-man band, accompanying himself on guitar and reeds/pan pipes - known as quills - which he played from a rack strapped around his neck. The quills, combined with his strummed guitar, played in the style of a banjo, created one of the most memorable sounds in American Roots music.
One of the oldest Bluesmen captured on record - certainly, one of the very few who'd been playing in the 19th Century - Thomas was in his fifties when he cut these sides.
His quills intro on 'Bull Doze Blues' was instantly identifiable when Canned Heat recycled it forty years later (albeit on an oboe)in 'Going Up Country'.
Tracklisting
Various Artists
Ronnie Hilton
Linda Hopkins
Kitty Wells
Johnny & The Hurricanes
Jacques Brel
Hank Garland
Duke Ellington
Micke & Lefty feat. Chef
Ally Venable
Sara K.
Sara K.
Erja Lyytinen
Ian Siegal & Johnny Mastro
Robin Trower
Buddy Guy
