{"product_id":"rockin-with-reed","title":"Rockin' With Reed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is simply no sound in the blues as instantly recognizable, and as easy to play and sing as the music of the great \u003cstrong\u003eJimmy Reed\u003c\/strong\u003e. Even though he is one of the bestselling bluesmen of all time, most blues historians consider Reed to be a minor figure in the Chicago blues pantheon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being a merely average guitarist and harmonica player (in a city littered with talent), he possessed a warm, friendly voice, lyrical phrasing, and a sense of melody that appealed to record buyers. Presented here is Reed's second album, \u003cem\u003eRockin' with Reed\u003c\/em\u003e, originally released by the Vee-Jay label in 1959.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e4.5 STARS - AllMusic: \"\u003cem\u003eSlow blues, ballads, boogie numbers\u003c\/em\u003e, Reed could do it all, and with \u003cstrong\u003eEddie Taylor's\u003c\/strong\u003e restrained flourishes the impressive playing is spread around these recordings in large, healthy portions.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blues Joint","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50443036393803,"sku":"2203569","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_0469f59b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727007743","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/rockin-with-reed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}