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Fest Focus: Lazy Lester

May 1, 2000 by: Michael Hurtt

Along with Lightnin’ Slim, Lonesome Sundown, Slim Harpo, Silas Hogan and a host of other colorfully named musicians who recorded at Jay Miller’s Crowley studio, Lazy Lester had a big hand in inventing what is now known as swamp blues. His Excello singles are brilliant; featuring fascinating rhythms, philosophical lyrics and above all else, Lester’s warm voice and harmonica playing. Tunes like “If You Think I’ve Lost You”, “The Same Thing Could Happen To You” and “Through The Goodness Of My He...

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