Mississippi John Hurt

In this DVD, contemporary guitar legend John Miller chooses songs from across Mississippi John Hurt's repertoire to showcase his playing in different keys.

Mississippi John Hurt's appeal was universal, mapping out his own territory with subtleties of touch, phrasing and use of the guitar that were all his own.

Mississippi John Hurt is certainly renowned for his blues songs, whether tales of murder like Stack O'Lee and Frankie or the tongue-in-cheek Candy Man Blues, yet it is his gospel songs that may more accurately reflect the heart of the man himself; gentle yet powerful, simple yet substantial.

The Guitar of Mississippi John Hurt, Volume 2. As part of Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop Audio Series this comprehensive and thorough collection of fingerpicking guitar lessons contains invaluable tips and instruction implemented throughout the arrangements in this book.

The Guitar of Mississippi John Hurt, Volume 1. As part of Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop Audio Series this comprehensive and thorough collection of fingerpicking guitar lessons contains invaluable tips and instruction implemented throughout the arrangements in this book.