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"A human jukebox who could listen just once to any song, then reproduce and reinterpret it, whether classical, gospel or blues, Snooks recorded three albums in short succession from 1958 to 1961. A significant influence on the contemporary English folk blues scene… a diverse range of covers, all delivered with smoky, easy vocals reminiscent of Ray Charles, and incredibly dextrous, swinging 12-string guitar. Snooks generally played fingerstyle, with bass lines, rhythm and lead all miraculously issuing forth from one acoustic. It's quite possibly the most virtuoso performance you'll hear from a solo musician, not least because Snooks' typically New Orleans swing never lets up. Snooks' considerable genius tends only to be celebrated by New Orleans afficionados but his landmark albums (now fortuitously compiled onto this Storyville CD) are a monumental calling card for a dazzling talent." - Paul Trynka (Mojo).