Release Date: 26 April 2019
Label: JSP
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0788065321529
Genres: Blues Chicago Blues
Description
Classic blues harmonica from a New York legend.
Bill Dicey's playing here is simply superb, straight down the line 'traditional' electric style and the whole set is unpretentious real blues. Note the nice studio sound with properly recorded drums and no attempt to turn it all into a rock session. The final three tracks were recorded at a BBC Radio session and are bonus tracks not on the original vinyl release. The contrast in the audio approach is fascinating. A 'rockier' drum sound, all a bit heavier and of course recorded in a big room.
Apart from some sterling sideman work I think that was his only studio album. He was one of those guys who made the 1970s and 80s scene so vibrant and he deserves to be better known now, and certainly merited far more coverage and attention when he was alive. He was maybe the kind of guy who would hustle for someone else he thought deserved it, but didn't push his own career. But he left a legacy and this album is an important part of it.
Tracklisting
Otis Grand
Various
Judy Garland
James Harman
The Butler Twins
Various Artists
Various
Louisiana Red & Carey Bell
