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Juneberry 78s is a fantastic resource, the owner rips/remasters his expansive 78 collection and offers some low quality samples for the cd-r compilations he sales. I’m not sure about the legality of selling the cd-rs, but the samples and information on the site are top notch.
Edith Johnson seems to be a smaller female blues singer, she’s backed by Henry Brown’s Orchestra, featuring probably the best muted trombone that I’ve ever heard. Johnson is a great singer, her phrasings are exact and she has great charisma during the spoken parts.
Edith Johnson – Good Chib Blues
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yet again, you’ve turned more on to something good. Can’t thank you enough…
Good Lord, I can’t believe I JUST stumbled upon your blog. Thank you for the wonderful and amazing commentary, info and music selections.
My new “favorite” music blog!
One of my favourite blues and I thank you for the mp3 as I don’t have a copy at the moment!
Singer Edith North Johnson, piano Henry Brown, trombone Ike Rogers. Henry and Ike were a great combination and this one of their best.
Edith was wife of St Louis record producer Jesse Johnson and recorded just 18 tracks 1928-9 (plus some tracks with Henry in 1961).
You’re right to say she’s minor, but boy she had voice and attitude. Not to mention a good chib… (that’s a shiv guys)
PS Dixon/Godrich/Rye say “prob. Roosevelt Sykes” on piano, but it’s a rare mistake – has to be Henry Brown.
Steve in Oz
oh i didn’t know she recorded that many tracks, i need to track down her complete works.
thanks
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