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Monday 18 March 2019

Tribute Mondays: Buster Bennett

James Joseph " Buster " Bennett (March 19, 1914 – July 3, 1980)

Blues Saxophonist and Blues shouter, Buster Bennett, was regarded for his Gutbucket (Washtub Bass) style on the Saxophone. He worked as a session Musician from the late 1930's onwards and also played the Piano and String Bass. His height of popularity was in the late 1940's and faded by 1956, prompting his retirement. He died in 1980; thanks for your contribution Mr. Bennett, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Got too much insurance, I want to woogie woogie, Reefer head woman and Leap frog blues 

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buster_Bennett
Background information
Name: James Joseph Bennett 
Born: Mar.19, 1914
Died: Jul. 3, 1980
Origin: Pensacola, Florida, US
Label: Columbia Records

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