Playlist: Gary Pitts's Portfolio
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Blues City 1: Memphis
From Gary Pitts | Part of the Blues City series | 59:00
Come to Memphis, the launching pad for music of the Delta, listening to artists ranging from WC Handy to BB King.
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- Blues City 1: Memphis
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- Gary Pitts
Come to Memphis, the launching pad for music of the Delta, listening to artists ranging from WC Handy to BB King.
Blues City 3: Chicago II
From Gary Pitts | Part of the Blues City series | 59:00
It's a layover in the Windy City with legendary guitarists like Buddy Guy and Magic Sam, and powerful voices like Koko Taylor and Mavis Staples.
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- Blues City 3: Chicago II
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- Gary Pitts
It's a layover in the Windy City with legendary guitarists like Buddy Guy and Magic Sam, and powerful voices like Koko Taylor and Mavis Staples.
Blues City 2: Chicago I
From Gary Pitts | Part of the Blues City series | 58:59
It's a first taste of sweet home Chicago from the early years to the musical rivalry of the 50's between Muddy Water's and Howlin' Wolf.
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- Blues City 2: Chicago I
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- Gary Pitts
It's a first taste of sweet home Chicago from the early years to the musical rivalry of the 50's between Muddy Water's and Howlin' Wolf.
Blues City 4: Missouri
From Gary Pitts | Part of the Blues City series | 59:00
Going to Missouri: in St. Louis with Jelly Roll Anderson and Albert King; and then KC for the likes of Sonny Kenner and Big Joe Turner.
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- Blues City 4: Missouri
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- Gary Pitts
Going to Missouri: in St. Louis with Jelly Roll Anderson and Albert King; and then KC for the likes of Sonny Kenner and Big Joe Turner.
Blues City 5: Arkansas
From Gary Pitts | Part of the Blues City series | 59:00
Heading to Arkansas, home legendary blues artists like Big Bill Broonzy and Sonny Boy Williamson, and the King Biscuit Time radio blues show. Including an interview with King Biscuit Time host Sonny Payne.
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- Blues City 5: Arkansas
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- Gary Pitts
Heading to Arkansas, home legendary blues artists like Big Bill Broonzy and Sonny Boy Williamson, and the King Biscuit Time radio blues show. Including an interview with King Biscuit Time host Sonny Payne.
Blues City 6: Texas
From Gary Pitts | Part of the Blues City series | 59:00
Time for Texas with Blind Lemon Jefferson, T-Bone Walker, the Vaughan brothers, and ZZ Top.
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- Blues City 6: Texas
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- Gary Pitts
Time for Texas with Blind Lemon Jefferson, T-Bone Walker, the Vaughan brothers, and ZZ Top.
Blues City 7: California
From Gary Pitts | Part of the Blues City series | 58:59
Surf's up for the Blues as we tool out to southern California for T-Bone Walker, Juke Boy Bonner, and Jesse Fuller, as well as a few surprises.
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- Blues City 7: California
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- Gary Pitts
Surf's up for the Blues as we tool out to southern California for T-Bone Walker, Juke Boy Bonner, and Jesse Fuller, as well as a few surprises.
Blues City 8: New York
From Gary Pitts | Part of the Blues City series | 59:01
Now for the Big Apple for WC Handy and Duke Ellington to start. Then, this where the urban, jazz scene took on a raw southern sound.
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- Blues City 8: New York
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- Gary Pitts
Now for the Big Apple for WC Handy and Duke Ellington to start. Then, this where the urban, jazz scene took on a raw southern sound.
Blues City 9: Britain
From Gary Pitts | Part of the Blues City series | 59:01
Taking a ride across the Pond for British Blues by Cream, The Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin.
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- Blues City 9: Britain
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- Gary Pitts
Taking a ride across the Pond for British Blues by Cream, The Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin.
Blues City 10: Delta
From Gary Pitts | Part of the Blues City series | 59:01
Return to the Delta for Robert Johnson, Son House, Charlie Patton and Lead Belly.
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- Blues City 10: Delta
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- Gary Pitts
Return to the Delta for Robert Johnson, Son House, Charlie Patton and Lead Belly.