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Corky Siegel

Corky Siegel is known internationally as one of the worlds great blues harmonica players, blues pianist, singer-songwriter, and the sole pioneer/composer of award-winning revolutionary works that weave blues and classical forms together. Co-founder of the SIEGEL-SCHWALL BAND, and Blues Hall of Fame Inductee, Corky Siegel has a catalogue of recordings on RCA, Vanguard, Alligator, and million selling blues/classical recordings on the iconic classical label Deutsche Grammophon. His close associations with the blues masters in the earlier days of Chicago blues, his essential part in the blues rock revolution, and his surprising success in bringing together blues and classical audiences make him a pivotal (though inconspicuous) figure in modern music history. “underappreciated national treasure” - DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE. Full Bio: CORKY SIEGEL BIO

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JANUARY 1967: From Left: Jack Myers (bass player for Siegel-Schwall), Jim Schwall (guitar), Corky on Wolf’s knee, Russ Chadwick (drums). New York City, back stage at Cafe Au Go Go - Howlin’ Wolf was a fan of Siegel-Schwall Band and invited the band to open shows for his band. Jim and Corky had a steady gig at Pepper’s on 43rd street in Chicago in where all the blues masters like Wolf, Muddy, Willie, and Walter came to join them on stage. and took them under their wing. Photo by Michael Ochs.