001.1991.023

Sat May 04 1991

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00:14 Demonstration Texas/Louisiana bluesman 26:30 Miner joins and asks Mr. Thomas about his background. Lives in Shreveport, began playing the blues at early age, started recording in 1929 at 18 years old, “the blue goose blues.” Moved to Ft. Worth, took piano lessons and transposed songs to guitar. Went to college at 36 y/o to study music. 29:30 Demonstration Plays and sings a sample of “Blue Goose Blues”

Jesse Thomas.

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