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A Tribute to the McCoy Brothers (October 3, 2010)
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Jazz Lives by Michael Steinman
In the Thirties, one of the great folk-blues-hot jazz bands was the Harlem Hamfats, who recorded a great many rocking sides for Decca's “race records" line. The band was sparked by the string playing of “Kansas Joe" (guitar) and “Papa Charlie" McCoy (mandolin) — who are buried in unmarked graves. Arlo Leach has organized a daylong tribute to the McCoy brothers: it's October 3, taking place in Chicago. And our own Andy Schumm will be playing the role of hot ...
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