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From: sk~te.com (Rod Thomas/Sandra Teare)
Date: Tue, 24 Sep 1996 13:57:06 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Re: Cotton in Downbeat Mag

Hey Harpers,

I popped by the library the other day and noted that the Sept. issue
of Downbeat magazine has an article on James Cotton's latest CD. The
article was fun, and it convinced me to pick up the CD entitled "Deep in
the Blues". I was not dissappointed. For now, it's my favorite CD by the
guy. It features only three musicians, (playing accoustically
predominantly). Cotton's on vocals and harp, Joe Louis Walker is on
guitar, and Charlie Haden is on stand-up bass. Haden was the most unusual
choice, as he is well known as a jazz musician. But these three do great
things together.

Many on the list have mentioned Cotton's deteriorating voice. They
ain't kidding. His voice is as weathered as the human voice can be, but
IMHO it's still a great one to listen to. His harp playing on the other
hand, is as clear as it ever was. It's great to hear it shining so strong
and clear. With his voice so shot, Cotton's harp seems to have a life and
soul all it's own.

There's one song on the CD however that has me and my wife scratching
our respective heads. It's entitled "You got my nose open". That line is
repeated often in the song, and it's an expression I've never heard before.
He seems to be admonishing his woman with the phrase. Before I can sing
the song in public I better find out what it means. Any takers?

Rod

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Rod Thomas email: sk~te.com