13-12-2014, 22:18
I think he qualifies as "alternative" (Blues might be a proper place too). I was among those thinking he was a jokey guy/act, just shtick--I've been proved mistaken by longevity and his levity. It's not mere persona--I believe he believes. 17 albums including 3 live in 30 years--nothing so far this decade. The typical stuff: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_Redbone and http://www.leonredbone.com/ and http://www.allmusic.com/artist/leon-redb...iscography
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZqJ5ogLIGk << an early appearance in '69 (he was 29).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGUW0uAwDyw << Lovely muted cornet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHwJNmfzo_Y << A 2-fer clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITnodGrzVVY << posted by Mr. Redbone--read his note
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQOVWMpu_pU << I wish you wouldn't...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru4IqqeNduM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W0KphJ9CNs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A64U7j6t1s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A6MB9eoZtI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qPz1mqU4fE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZqJ5ogLIGk << an early appearance in '69 (he was 29).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGUW0uAwDyw << Lovely muted cornet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHwJNmfzo_Y << A 2-fer clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITnodGrzVVY << posted by Mr. Redbone--read his note
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQOVWMpu_pU << I wish you wouldn't...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru4IqqeNduM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0W0KphJ9CNs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A64U7j6t1s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A6MB9eoZtI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qPz1mqU4fE
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR