Deep South Barrelhouse Blues - The '44' Stomp

The '44' Blues was a classic theme of deep south barrelhouse blues. Each pianist had a different take on it. Here's one way I like to play it, which combines original ideas with "44 themes" from Blind Leroy Garnett and Will Ezell.
Filmed at Jackson Pianos in St. Louis, MO.
9/7/17
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[@toastoflondon3362]

When I was 12 in 1975 here in London I couldn't find Barrelhouse/stride/stomp/slow Boogie etc etc. One day I found an album titled "Blues for your pocket" Memphis Slim playing various Boogie styles was the first track and the rest is history!

[@jimpalmer2981]

It’s a disgrace this doesn’t have more likes/views. Ethan, you’re doing great work by opening our eyes to the importance of barrelhouse to American musical history.

[@EthanLeinwand]

Thanks Jim. And heck, for such an obscure genre 11k ain't so bad, if you ask me! 🙂

[@jimpalmer2981]

Well, I love the fact you’re doing the Lord’s work by making it less obscure. Coming to Yaqui’s this Tuesday with some pals.

[@walterstreuli1603]

Hammer! Ethan great

[@EthanLeinwand]

Thanks!

[@bradmagnuson6963]

Man, now I need to learn how to play piano! This is so awesome!

[@EthanLeinwand]

You're down the rabbit hole now!! No turning back 😀

[@chrisdavies5912]

I like that left-hand lick at 0:12 - 0:14

[@EthanLeinwand]

Straight from Blind Leroy Garnett's Forty-Four Blues.

[@levimust4479]

Brilliant! The grand piano adds a nice clarity and resonance.

[@levihawley2338]

Excellent you should check out Champion Jack Dupree

[@EthanLeinwand]

I played Junker Blues at gig last week!

[@thomaslucas1012]

Nice Hat Ethan!

[@tbox757bolek7]

Brilliant, great style, phenomenal.

[@STANLIZ4]

Love it!

[@daleriggs6016]

Great Piano playing.

[@nickarteaga175]

I really like what you're doing here. I still think the best 44s is by Little Brother closely followed Sykes.

[@EthanLeinwand]

Thanks nick. I'm with you, Little Brother's is the masterpiece of the 44s. The version on my album follows his pretty closely. These days i've been adding a bit of Lee Green in there. I really like the way he plays it. Especially on "Train Number 44" , where he and Sykes are chatting!

[@pennagainagain7491]

1:50 was a kick in the head. Now, where was it someone said R&B came from?

[@paulgabhart6397]

Could you possibly do a tutorial for this? I'd love to learn it

[@EthanLeinwand]

Thanks for asking! My goal for 2021 is to start putting up a lot more tutorials.

[@paulgabhart6397]

@@EthanLeinwand awesome! Thank you