Larry's Short Takes

LARRY'S SHORT TAKES

Swiss bluesman Napoleon Washington continues to explore the roots and branches of the blues on his second release. An even dozen originals along with the Skip james classic, "Illinois Blues", make ...Larry's Short Takes*Homegrown Review, 12-Bar Rag * Swiss bluesman Napoleon Washington continues to explore the roots and branches of the blues on his second release. An even dozen originals along with the Skip james classic, "Illinois Blues", make up this delightful package. Napoleon is firmly rooted in the blues but approaches his music with a decidedly modern approach. His raspy vocals and haunting resophonic guitar harken bluesmen of the past, but his 21st century style make it all his. Napoleon's songs rarely follow a 12-bar format but to not classify it as blues would be a disservice as his music is as searching as the Charley pattons and Son Houses of their era. You can pick this CD on his website at www.napoleonwashington.com. Check out The Washington Theater while you're at it and see the blues come to life. Larry Lisk **Website created by Artinbox Multimedia.© 2010 - Napoleon Washington - Napoleon Washington
Larry's Short Takes
Swiss bluesman Napoleon Washington continues to explore the roots and branches of the blues on his second release. An even dozen originals along with the Skip james classic, "Illinois Blues", make ...
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