Sweet home Chicago

Studying the chicago blues with David Barrette’s Master class I have studied Paul Butterfield this year; so photos of Paul’s original Fender Amp as well as me holding his microphone. Deep with in the Blues tradition Muddy Waters Little Walter Koko Taylor all set history in motion. Studying under Dennis Gruenling a man that really takes every inch of history serious i have learned that the harmonica is a very dynamic instrument rick in notes structure and phatt tone, studying under the sweet hand of Joe Falisko i have learned the deep roots of blues men like Big Walter Horton and to try to surprise the audience with something different here and there. Studying under David Barrette I have learned to try to be smooth and articulate softly. Studying under Howard Levy I have learned to understand music theory the circle of 5ths. Studying days with the masters of todays chicago blues style has been very rewarding and fun so here are some of my photos from those days and a little history to boot. the song Sweet home chicago is done by myself and Ralph Cove in a different style one of our own. Chicago is where most greats have gone to establish there fame leaving the cotton fields and a hard life to find there dreams and write there music. “Sweet Home Chicago” is a popular blues standard in the twelve bar form. It was first recorded and is credited to have been written by Robert Johnson.[1] Over the years the song has become one of the most popular anthems for the city of Chicago …