Taj Mahal
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New York City (May 17, 1942 – present)
After college, he moved to Los Angeles and formed the group Rising Sons with Ry Cooder in 1964. The group signed with Columbia Records and released one single and recorded another album which was not released by Columbia until 1992. Taj, frustrated with the mixed reaction to his music quit the group and went solo. Still with Columbia, he released a well received, self titled album in 1968, and based on its success released a second album, Natch’l Blues that same year. Two very different records: Giant Step, with his electric band; and De Olde Folks At Home, just Taj channeling his blues muses, were released in 1969 together as a double album. This firmly established Taj as an American blues original. The double album The Real Thing, captures Taj live at this time, and features a first rate horn section as well.
He has received two Grammy awards in the category “Best Contemporary Blues Album”, the first in 1997 for Señor Blues, and again in 2000 for Shoutin’ In Key. He has performed on various movie soundtracks including “Sounder” and “Blues Brothers 2000” in which he also appeared.
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Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues
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The Best of Taj Mahal
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Señor Blues
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Phantom Blues
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Statesboro Blues
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Chevrolet
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Corinna
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Leaving Trunk
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Queen Bee
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Fishin' Blues
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Cakewalk Into Town
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Take a Giant Step
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Lovin' In My Baby's Eyes
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Ain't That a Lot of Love
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Six Days on the Road
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Johnny Too Bad
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Dust My Broom
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- Nov 27 Taj Mahal Trio Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, Seattle WA, United States
- Nov 28 Taj Mahal Trio Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, Seattle WA, United States
- Nov 29 Taj Mahal Trio Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, Seattle WA, United States
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