Of all the fascinating musicians I encountered while living in Philadelphia, I never had the joy of hearing Jack Rose, who tragically passed away earlier this month. Rose explored “post-Takoma, American primitive guitar,” with blues, Indian classical and minimalist influences. I’m listening to his forthcoming, now sadly posthumous Thrill Jockey release Luck in the Valley. It’s wonderful, and a fitting companion to another early 2010 release, Genuine Negro Jig, the Carolina Chocolate Drops’ maiden voyage on Nonesuch.
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