[flamerz]

Ever since I've seen Cowboy Bebop years ago, I've always wanted to hear more soft, bluesy harmonica music like Spokey Dokey and Digging My Potato. I looked into a little bit of recommendations for harmonica, and it all seems to be faster paced and more upbeat. I'd really love to hear similar stuff to the two tracks I've mentioned...

 

[Moocher]

Take a look at James Harman, who accompanies many people, and Bob Corritore. Search iTunes or whatever music source you use. Both are more mellow than a Jason Ricci. Give a listen to some of Johnny Shines work. I can't remember the name of the harp player he uses, but he's good. Sorry I can't do better. I don't really focus on harmonica.

Mooch

How could I forget? Junior Wells. Check out any of his albums with Buddy Guy, starting with "Alone and Acoustic."

 

[JadeEast]

I love this guy.

YouTube - Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee - Hootin' the Blues

 

[Jubei]

For blues harp, my favourites are Big Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson (aka Rice Miller).

 

[Happy Camper]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JadeEast /img/forum/go_quote.gif I love this guy. YouTube - Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee - Hootin' the Blues

One of my favorite Blues duos.

Johnny Winter, Sonny Terry, Steve Hornnick & Willie Dixon does a Nice CD called Whoopin.

Also, check out John Mayall & Paul Butterfield.

 

[dantztiludrop]

John Hammond is a classic that's played for ~45 years & has played with an amazing "who's who" list, including many of the names mentioned above. He's not mellow 100% of the time, but has a lot of stuff that is just him, his National guitar, & harmonica.

 

[pdennis]

x2 Sonny & Brownie. Whew, awesome.

For some slower, grooving blues, how about the Charlie Musselwhite recording of "Christo Redemptor".