Big Joe Duskin
Boogie Piano’s Lion in Winter
By Larry Nager
Cincinnati’s legendary piano master tells his life story. From his early years learning boogie woogie by watching the masters, through his 25-year self-imposed layoff from playing, Duskin tells of the joys and struggles with his music.

Cincinnati
The Queen City of the Blues
By Larry Nager
Although not usually regarded as a hotbed of blues activity, Cincinnati has had a long and vibrant blues scene. Through the years “Porkopolis” has been the home to Mamie Smith, King Records, H-Bomb Ferguson, and others.

Little Freddie King
What I Play Now Is What I Feel
By Scott M. Bock
Mississippi-born, New Orleans-based Little Freddie King has lived a life to match his rough and tumble music. King tells of his years working on the New Orleans docks and playing with bluesmen Boogie Bill Webb, Slim Harpo, Snooks Eaglin, and others.

Big George Brock
Beltholder
By Scott Bock and Jim O’Neal
Big George Brock is the “greatest harp player in Missouri”—and he has the belt to prove it. Brock learned his harp style in Mississippi playing with Muddy Waters, Big Jack Johnson, Frank Frost, and others. After moving to St. Louis over 50 years ago, he became a regular performer and club owner. On the heels of his first record deal, Brock has no plans of giving up his championship belt anytime soon.

Record Reviews
New CDs from James Blood Ulmer, Little Milton, Little Freddie King, and Denise LaSalle Reissues from Frank Stokes and Clifton Chenier as well as collections from Ace, Arcania International and Kent.

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