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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Dennis Gruenling & Jump Time - 2001 - That's Right [192]

"That's Right!" is not only a great harmonica album, it's as good a recording as any to emerge in the recent Jump Blues revival. Gruenling doesn't merely add horns to Rockabilly like Brian Setzer, he proves that he is a real student of the Jump Blues style. His arrangements are the equal of anything that Louis Prima and Louis Jordan did in the 1930's, 40's and 50's. Dennis effortlessly blends mis masterful harmonica playing in with the rest of the band and comes up with a smooth mix that sounds completely smooth. The addition of singer Gina Fox on this album is worth the price of the CD itself. She is no mere chick singer. She knows 1940's styled singing and is an absolute joy to listen to.

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Dennis Gruenling - 2008 - I Just Keep Lovin' Him [VBR]

An all-star tribute to Chicago Blues harmonica icon Little Walter by harmonica virtuoso Dennis Gruenling with special guests Kim Wilson, Rick Estrin, Steve Guyger and Rusty Zinn.

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