Modern Master the Best of Rod Piazza [Enhanced, Original recording remastered]

Rod Piazza | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 6, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 1968
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Enhanced, Original recording remastered
• Label: Tone Cool
• ASIN: B00008ZZ4H
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #361,781 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Spoonful

2. Juicy Harmonica

3. Up the Line

4. Help Me

5. I Got to Go

6. The Bounce

7. Talk to Your Daughter

8. Shot From the Saddle

9. Blues For Honey

10. Do the Boogie With You

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Little Bitty Pretty One/ Rockin’ Robin

2. Tribute to George Smith

3. How Come You Women Look So Good

4. So Glad to Have the Blues

5. Murder in the First Degree

6. Southern Lady

7. Chicken Shack Boogie

8. Tough and Tender

9. Blue Midnight

10. Goodbye My Lover

See all 14 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

From the Artist

"I knew that all I was really doing was just playing stuff I had learned from records. I knew sooner or later, years down the road, [other] guys would be doing the same thing, and if I was ever gonna be somebody on the harmonica, I’d have to find something of my own to put with this and kinda mold it into Rod Piazza."

Product Description

Harmonica Ace and vocalist Rod Piazza has perfected his craft over the last 35 years, paying his dues and winning fans from L.A. to Europe. From his 1970’s releases on the legendary Blue Horizon label with Muddy Waters contemporary George ‘Harmonica’ Smith, to backing and recording with John Lee Hooker, Big Joe Turner, Pee Wee Crayton and T-Bone Walker, to his relentless international touring and recording schedule since 1980 as the leader of the Mighty Flyers, the three-time W.C. Handy Blues Band of the Year, Piazza’s 35-year-strong career embodies the best of the blues. This 2-CD, 29-song career retrospective paints a portrait of Piazza’s legacy that approaches legendary status and highlights the artistry and dedication required to be worthy of the title. ‘Modern Master’

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars oh my, oh my!, April 7, 2008

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W. Landis (des moines, iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Modern Master the Best of Rod Piazza (Audio CD)

a flood of west coast blues, and it is a jumpin' time. rod piazza is one of the best harp men around. too many categories to list for must have on this one, but, it's a must have. it will be at the top of your play list time and time again.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW, March 21, 2007

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Stephen A. Santovi (Belle Plaine, MN) - See all my reviews
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My legs jump, my feet move, my toes tap unlike they have for years listening to any other music. This is very good to listen to and for all ages.*****

5.0 out of 5 stars Based on this, he really deserves more attention, December 1, 2010

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K. Cooper (Phila. area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Modern Master the Best of Rod Piazza (Audio CD)

After hearing some samples, which sounded very good to me, I bought this 2Cd set. From the 1st listen, it's clear that Piazza is a first rate musician equally comfortable doing fresh covers as well as original songs. This set is good from start to finish and he shows a real consistenty over his lehgthy 35 year career. How radio can avoid this fun snd enjoyable music is well beyond me. This is better than 95% or more than what you actually do hear on the radio- 5 Stars.