Paul Oscher
Paul Osher ( born April 5, 1950 Brooklyn, New York) is an American blues singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist and harmonica player.
Life
Paul Osher started the harmonica at age 12 when his uncle gave him a harmonica. At 15, he appeared as a duo with guitarist and singer Little Jimmy Mae on in black clubs in New York. Mid -1960s, he met Muddy Waters at the Apollo Theater and the Muddy Waters as 1967, the band had no harmonica player, he jumped. Muddy Waters took him in his band and he played until 1971 in this formation. He lived at that time in the house Muddy Waters ', together with Otis Spann, from whom he learned to play the piano.
After the separation of Waters he formed under the name Brooklyn Slim own band. His band played under the other with Big Joe Turner, Doc Pomus, Victoria Spivey, Big Walter Horton and Johnny Copeland. With Louisiana Red, they went on a European tour.
In the 1980s, he retired from the music business and went after a day job, but in 1992 he returned. After a U.S. tour with Jimmy Rogers and Muddy Waters Tribute Band 1995 he took his first album ( The Deep Blues of Paul Osher ) on. With the subsequent recording Knockin 'on the Devils ' Door he has already received a nomination for a WC Handy Award.
Today, Paul Osher touring as a solo artist or with a trio. Currently he is also working on a book about his experiences in the Blue business. As a former sideman for Muddy Waters, he inspired many young musicians, such as Rick Estrin, Jerry Portnoy, Paul deLay and William Clark.
Awards
Quotes
- Paul Osher plays the soul I feel Muddy Waters
- Paul Osher 's a monster: harp, piano, and guitar - plays slide like Muddy James Cotton
Discography
Paul Osher
- 2010 Bet On The Blues
- 2005 Down In The Delta
- 2004 Alone With The Blues
- 2000 Paul Osher & Steve Guyger Living Legends Deep In The Blues
- 1998 Live In The Virgin Islands
- 1997 The Deep Blues Of Paul Osher
- 1996 Knockin 'On The Devils Door
- 1994 Paul Osher & Steve Guyger Live At The Five Burros Café
- 1993 Rough Stuff
- 1992 Brooklyn Slim Live
- 1992 Nothin 'But The Blues
- 1976 New York Really Has The Blues
- 1976 Stormy Monday / Driving Wheel ( 45 RPM )