Charley Patton: Expanded Edition Coleman Hawkins Marcus Tanner takes us from

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Charley Patton: Expanded Edition Coleman Hawkins Marcus Tanner takes us fromThe Father of the Delta Blues, Charley Patton (was born and raised around Mississippi's cotton plantations. During the 1920s, he was the first of the region's great stars, performing for packed houses throughout the South and making popular recordings in New York City. His music ranging from blues and ballads to ragtime and gospel is distinctive for his gravelly, high energy singing and the propulsive beat of his guitar. Patton had a lively stage