Corky Siegel joins me on episode 129.

Corky played was central in the emergence of the popularity of the blues to a white audience. His Siegel-Schwall band gained a residency at Chicago’s Pepper Lounge, sharing the stage with blues giants such as Howling Wolf, Muddy Waters and Little Walter. The band were also part of San Francisco’s 1967 Summer of Love, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Joni Mitchell and Janis Joplin.

Corky has a unique place in harmonica history with his blues / classical collaborations. After performing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1966, he has gone on to enjoy a platinum selling classical record, composed numerous blues / classical orchestral pieces, recorded with a Chamber music ensemble and performed with orchestras around the world.

Links:

Website: https://www.corkymusic.com/

Siegel-Schwall band: https://www.corkymusic.com/siegel-schwall

Chamber Blues: https://www.corkymusic.com/chamber-blues

Symphonic Blues: https://www.corkymusic.com/symphony

Echo Audiobook: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Echo-Audiobook/B00VS6N4ZI

Corky’s lesson on dynamics: https://www.corkymusic.com/harmonica-lesson

Videos:

Chamber Blues: https://www.corkymusic.com/video-chamber-blues

Lullaby, composition by Dr L Subramaniam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty1ri62uBuU

Corky playing with Howard Levy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjnYE-jIprc

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