big walter horton blues harp harmonica classic chicago

Both Little Walter and Big Walter Horton were prolific in regards to how many players they backed on recording. On the Jimmy Rogers two-CD set, "Complete Chess Recordings" you'll find "If It Ain't Me (Who Are You Thinking Of)" and "Walking by Myself" with Big Walter... two of the most celebrated tracks in the blues harmonica world. "Chicago Bound" with Little Walter is also on that recording and is one of my personal favorites. The backing hook he played on this is also the hook I use for my instrumental "Matchstick" on the History of the Blues Harmonica Concert two-CD set. continue reading...