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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
Various Artists
Miki & Griff
Marty Robbins
Henry "Rag Time Texas" Thomas
Gene Allison
Edmundo Ros
Freddy Cole
Henry "Rag Time Texas" Thomas
John Mayall
Jimmy Vivino
Erja Lyytinen
John Lee Hooker
BB King
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Kai Strauss
