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Taj Mahal's iconoclastic self-titled '68 solo debut remains, in my opinion, an essential listen for both blues and rock enthusiasts. Accompanied by stellar musicians Jessie Davis, Ry Cooder, James Thomas, Sanford Konikoff, Bill Boatman, Gary Gilmore, and Charles Blackwell, Taj recorded a startling stripped-down mix of both authentic and new blues sounds. The debut was followed with two equally impressive, and now classic albums: '68's 'The Natch'l Blues' and '69's 'Gian... MORE
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Taj specifically designed his first album to appeal to a broader rock music audience without compromising the integrity of the vintage blues he was playing. He took blues out of the hands of the archivists and breathed life back into it with his charismatic performances.This Track "The Celebrated Walkin" Blues" traditional song arranged by Taj MahalLove Ry's mandolin playing Personnel - Ryland Cooder - Mandolin
- Taj Mahal - Harp and Slide Guitar
- Gary Gilmore - Bass*Charl
