If you ever wanted to listen to what the blues sounds like coming from the wilds of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the urban streets of Philadelphia, and the surrounding areas, then step up on this porch and pull up a jug. ” Old School “- That’s what I had in mind when I decided to make this album a traditional ” blues ” record. But there is no shame in honoring a tradition that is part of American history that deeply touches the soul of many people worldwide. Some folks like to call this American Roots music. I call it Old School Blues” – Mark Margolies
Produced by the legendary ” Mikey Junior “, who certainly has his pulse, and his heartbeat, firmly planted in the old-school blues traditions, this impressive release pays homage to B.B. King, Memphis Slim, Roy Brown, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Freddie King, Lowell Fulson, even Benny Goodman and Lionel Hampton. ” Can’t You See ” is an original tune written by Mikey Junior, with tongue planted firmly in cheek and winks to the eye – Dr. Mark is a licensed optometrist!!
Jazz and blues are often referred to as cousins. Many believe jazz came out of the blues, or that jazz has its roots in the blues. Actually, jazz and blues are like brothers, they grew up side by side. Both Jazz and Blues originated in the deep South, from the African-American communities – their work songs, spirituals, field chants and hollers. The Blues is one American folk form that unites all the strands of American popular music – gospel, country, jazz, rhythm and blues, rock and even hip-hop.