VA - Blues Harp Meltdown - Vol 3 Legends (2 CD, 2006/FLAC)

 

Latest since Mountain Top's first 2-CD sets in this series, Mark Hummel's annual blues meltdown concerts are well-known, also on this side of the Atlantic. In 2004 the focus was on 'Legends' like Carey Bell and Lazy Lester. As you may imagine, you won't hear the blues' next generaton. This is traditional style as good as can be, performed by some of the old masters. Backing is supplied by Mark Huimmel's band, plus guest Steve Freund. 

Recorded live at Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz, CA. - January 11, 2004' 

VA - Blues Harp Meltdown - Vol. 2 - East Meets West (2 CD, 2003/FLAC)

 Mark Hummel presents another super hot showdown between some of the best blues harmonica virtuosos on the East and West Coast. Recorded at Moe's Alley in Santa Cruz, California, this double live set features Annie Raines, Paul Rishell, Johnny Dyer, Gary Primich, Mark Hummel, Gary Smith, R.J. Mischo and Paris Slim (aka Frank Goldwasser). 

VA - Blues Harp Meltdown Vol. 1 (2 CD, 2002/FLAC)

 

For the past ten years, Mark Hummel has brought together some of the world's finest blues harmonica players to perform under one roof. This blistering two CD set was recorded live at Moe's Alley in Santa Cruz, California at the Blues Harp Blowout 2000 and includes performances by RJ Mischo, Gary Smith, Mark Hummel, James Harman, Rick Estrin, Kim Wilson and Billy Branch with Junior Watson.