Modern Blues Harmonica - records 1 (Gussow.094)

First in an extended series of conversations about the blues, jazz, and soul LPs that helped one harmonica player on his creative journey.

Referenced in this video:
Johnny Young, "Tighten Up On It," with Big Walter Horton on harp, THE GREAT BLUESMEN (Vanguard VSD-25/26)

http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Adam
• Gussow
• Johnny
• Young
• Big
• Walter
• Horton
• blues
• harmonica
• harp

[kirbydiggers]

Nearin' midnight - drunk - just getting home from my first local blues jam. Still ridin' that high and what's the first thing I do upon getting home? Check out Ol' man Gussow. 'nuff said!

[KudzuRunner]

Now you're beginning to live the life.

[jamieayres]

Hi Adam been following you since the beginning of the lessons. You are an endless library of blues harp. Iam kind of frightened about how much I have to learn to sound like you but kind of excited about the journey. How long did it take for you to become the master you are. I really wish I sucessfully make my journey to sound as great as you.

[KudzuRunner]

I've been playing for almost exactly 33 years. The journey is a long one; it's a matter not just of putting in the practice time and having some kind of natural talent, but of entering a culture, playing the music live with people who really know how to play it, quitting once or twice or ten times, and picking it back up. Hundreds of gigs. Hundreds of jam sessions.....

[M1S1R]

Hi Adam, I discovered your videos late last night (GMT) and what a find! A goldmine. I originally picked up a Hohner about 8 or 9 months ago but put it down due to other concerns, and I see you started these videos around that time as well. Perhaps if I'd noticed at the time, I'd already have 8 months practice under my belt! Now I have quite a back-log to view! Inspirational stuff with plenty of tips and how-to's that I should speed my progress in learning. Well done!

[KudzuRunner]

Thanks much.  Yes, you'll need to go back to .000 and work forward....

[kurtdahle]

You got that right man--cant believe hes not getting 100,000+ views--seriously!

[gussowclone]

hey adam

[denito79]

Cool and funny guy, very good

[renegademax]

This guy's amazing!

[Mackmanblue]

omg i have exactly the same record player ! with the full amp,tuner and tape deck... excellent !

[Mackmanblue]

I got another gig on Saturday, can't wait, there's just nothing like playing harp in a hot band on a regular basis, Mr Gussow sir i'm still listening thankyou