Dennis Gruenling And Jump Time - 1999 - Same [192]

Dennis Gruenling is a rising young star in blues harmonica. His major influences include George "Harmonica" Smith, whose West Coast swing style and fat amped tone resonates in much of Dennis's playing, and swing saxophonists such as Lester Young and Ben Webster. Dennis's sound is something new in blues harp; in particular, he combines very low-pitched (low D and below) diatonic harps with swing style lines, unusual positions, and overblowing to produce uncanny imitations of tenor and baritone saxophone sounds. His horn section work in particular is well worth hearing (see the discography below). He currently performs in the New York tri-state area with his blues band "Filthy Rich and the Poor Boys" and his swing band "Jump Time."

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