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Description Ripped from original CD with Exact Audio Copy.  Art, cue sheet & Rip log included. All tracks are Properly tagged with art embedded in tag. Lonnie Johnson With Elmer Snowden 1994 - Blues, Ballads and Jumpin' Jazz Vol. 2 [EAC FLAC]  Lonnie Johnson  Lonnie Johnson in 1960 Wikipedia: Alonzo "Lonnie" Johnson (February 8, 1899 – June 16, 1970) was an American blues and jazz singer/guitarist, violinist and songwriter who pioneered the role of jazz guitar and jazz violin, and is recognized as the first to play an electrically-amplified violin. Elmer Snowden  Elmer Snowden circa 1966 Wikipedia: Elmer Chester Snowden (October 9, 1900 – May 14, 1973) was a banjo player of the jazz age. He also played guitar and, in the early stages of his career, all the reed instruments. He contributed greatly to jazz in its early days as both a player and a bandleader, and is responsible for launching the careers of many top musicians. However, Snowden himself has been largely overlooked in jazz history. Blues, Ballads and Jumpin' Jazz Vol. 2  Release Date: , April 25, 1994 Recorded: April 5, 1960 Label: Prestige Bluesville, Original Blues Classics Catalog #: OBCCD-570-2 ASIN: B000000XZA Genre: Blues, Jazz Styles: Jazz Blues, Early Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Duration: 39:18 AllMusic Review by Cub Koda: When producer Chris Albertson brought Lonnie Johnson and guitarist Elmer Snowden into a studio for this album on April 9, 1960, both musicians hadn't recorded in a number of years. Indeed, Snowden hadn't seen the inside of a studio in 26 years, but you'd never know it by the fleet-fingered work he employs on the opening "Lester Leaps In," where he rips off one hot chorus after another. Johnson plays a dark-toned electric while Snowden plays acoustic, with Wendell Marshall rounding things out on bass. Given Johnson's reputation as a closet jazzer, it's remarkable that he merely comps rhythm behind Snowden's leads on "C-Jam Blues" and "On the Sunny Side of the Street." Johnson handles all the vocals, turning in an especially strong turn on the second take of "Stormy Weather." Lots of studio chatter make this disc of previously unissued material a real joy to listen to, a loose and relaxed session with loads of great playing and singing to recommend it. Amazon.com Review by Marc Greilsamer: This informal, relaxed collection of 1960 duets features Snowden's surprisingly impressive acoustic work as prominently as Johnson's rich vocals and smooth electric guitar. Both of these veterans had successful associations with jazz legends during the early parts of their careers--Johnson with Ellington and Armstrong; Snowden with Eubie Blake and Count Basie among others--and the repertoire leans heavily on jazz standards. On five of six instrumentals, including "On the Sunny Side of the Street," "Lester Leaps In," and "C Jam Blues," Snowden's fleet acoustic guitar jumps to the fore, while Johnson takes lead on four vocal performances, including two superb takes of "Stormy Weather." Only on "Careless Love" does a guitar battle materialize. Still, the unique material, sparkling performances, and the light-hearted approach make for highly enjoyable listening.  01 - Lester Leaps In 3:14 02 - Blue And All Alone 5:39 03 - On The Synny Side Of The Street 3:22 04 - C-Jam Blues 3:42 05 - New Orleans Blues 5:20 06 - Careless Love 3:33 07 - Stormy Weather (Take 1) 4:40 08 - Stormy Weather (Take 2) 4:12 09 - I Ain't Gonna Give Nobody None O' This Jelly Roll 2:42 10 - Birth Of The Blues 2:54 Lineup: Lonnie Johnson - Guitar, Vocals Wendell Marshall - Bass Elmer Snowden - Guitar Note: This is not my rip. My thanks to the original uploader (whoever that may be).    ♪♬♫ ENJOY! ♪♬♫ Related Torrents
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