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Rediscovering Lonnie Johnson
Blues Anatomy with Jef Lee Johnson
Rediscovering Lonnie Johnson
Genres: Country, Blues, Pop
 
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As one of the original pioneers of blues music, Lonnie Johnson is credited by serious historians as being the first person to record a single note guitar solo. Rediscovering Lonnie Johnson presents listeners with modern i...  more »

     
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All Artists: Blues Anatomy with Jef Lee Johnson
Title: Rediscovering Lonnie Johnson
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: RANGE RECORDS
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 3/25/2008
Genres: Country, Blues, Pop
Styles: Bluegrass, Classic Country, Contemporary Blues, Traditional Blues, Electric Blues, Acoustic Blues, Jump Blues
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 186900000828

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As one of the original pioneers of blues music, Lonnie Johnson is credited by serious historians as being the first person to record a single note guitar solo. Rediscovering Lonnie Johnson presents listeners with modern interpretations of blues classics such as "He's A Jelly Roll Baker" and "St. Louis Blues" while paying homage to the accomplishments of this prolific musician. Featured artists on the album include Blues Anatomy, Jef Lee Johnson, Geoff Muldaur and other phenomenal blues players. "There was a guy who played blues long before we had electricity...named Lonnie Johnson. Lonnie Johnson was like Duke Ellington was with jazz. He played with everybody...So I grew up wanting to be Lonnie Johnson."
-B.B. King (Downbeat Magazine - Feb, 2006)

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CD Reviews

The heart without the soul
Chris Albertson | New York, NY United States | 05/14/2008
(2 out of 5 stars)

"I was happy to hear that a group of performers were creating a tribute to Lonnie Johnson, but I'm afraid the end result was a disappointment. If it sparks interest in Lonnie's life, music, and significant contribution to jazz and blues, the CD will have served him well. The performances are obviously well intentioned, but Geoff Muldaur only handles one vocal--he should have had them all. Singer Eddie Davis is painful to listen to, but guitarist Jef Lee Johnson is not. I wish I could embrace this release wholeheartedly, but there is plenty of the real thing available, from the classic sides of the 1920s, 30s and 40s to the post "rediscovery" recordings."
Please lonnie, don't hurt us
danny goldberg | new york | 04/02/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"the shortest poem ever recorded?

"Me, We" - Muhhammad Ali.



the shortest review ever on amazon?



rediscovering my love for this clairvoyant and timeless song writer;

rediscovering my respect for recordings produced with real (live) musicians;

rediscovering the truth, the history, the beauty;

rediscovering LONNIE JOHNSON



if you like real (good) music you are certain to love this one.



kudos good people that made this recordign!



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Refreshing blues / great band / excellent vocals
Philly Blues | East Coast | 03/27/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Bought this record on a whim and was very pleasantly surprised. Clean, arrangements, excellent lead guitar (Jef Lee Johnson)and catchy tunes. A great change of pace from the 'blues genre' yet elements of great guitar and vocal styles. Looking forward to more music from blues anatomy and other 'rediscovering' artists music series. Worth checking out!!"