Jerry Portnoy

Jerry Portnoy
Born: Nov 25, 1943 in Evanston, IL
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Styles: Harmonica Blues
Biography: Another ex-Muddy Waters employee, Jerry Portnoy's biting, flailing harmonica style rivals any within contemporary blues circles for fluency, range, or emotional range. His vocals are effective enough, especially when punctuated by his harp accompaniment and solos.

Portnoy began his professional musical

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Poison Kisses
Released: 1991
Label: Modern Blues
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Jerry Portnoy's debut album, Poison Kisses, is a fine set of rollicking Chicago blues. Portnoy is at his best when he is blowing away on the harp, and there's no exception to the rule here -- the whole ...Read full review
Down in the Mood Room
Released: 2002
Label: TinyTown
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Harp master Jerry Portnoy give his blues a vintage swing on Down in the Mood Room, transporting listeners to the smoky jazz joints of a bygone era. This concept album is rewarding from start to finish, ...Read full review
More Jerry Portnoy albums: Main Albums (3), Compilations (1)
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