Ishmon Bracey

Ishman Bracey ( born January 9, 1901 in Byram, Mississippi, † February 12, 1970 in Jackson, Mississippi), sometimes also called Ishmon Bracey, was an American blues singer and guitarist. He is considered one of the most important representatives of the Delta Blues, along with blues legends such as Charlie Patton, Tommy Johnson, Papa Charlie McCoy and Skip James. Bracey learned to play the guitar from Reverend "Mississippi " Ruben Lacy. Early on he played at festivals and in juke joints. In 1928 he made ​​together with Charlie McCoy recordings for Victor in 1929 with the " New Orleans Nehi Boys" for Paramount. In all, he recorded 12 pieces, four of which are also in alternative recordings before. Two other items are known to Low Down Blues and Run to Me at Night, but lost.

Even after his brief recording career Bracey musician continued, often with Tommy Johnson. In the 1940s he became religiously and played no more blues, even when he was "rediscovered" in the late 1950s. However, he was on the early blues scene information and contributed to the rediscovery of Skip James at.

Ishman Bracey died in 1970 in Jackson, Mississippi.

Evidence

• Biography at Allmusic Guide (English )

• American musician
• Blues musicians
• Guitarist
• Born 1901
• Died in 1970
• Man