Taken from Alan Lomax’s trip through the Southern U.S. in 1959, this piece features an early stereo field recording of guitarist and singer Rose Hemphill singing “Rolled & Tumbled” – performed in the home of the legendary delta blues guitarist, Mississippi Fred McDowell.
from
A Yankee Clipper In Congo Square,
released March 15, 2018
Alan Berliant bass
Richie Davis electric guitar
Orbert Davis muted trumpet
Jim Gailloreto saxes & clarinet
Larry Glazier cello
Pete LaBella violin
Curt Morrison electric guitar
Steve Mullen piano, organ, synth & drum programming
John Rice acoustic slide guitar, lap steel, archtop & dobro
Rob Stone harmonica
Jeff Thomas drums & percussion
Rose Hemphill vocal & guitar “Rolled & Tumbled”
originally recorded in Senatobia, MS – Sept, 1959