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Aaron
Moore
Aaron
Moore is one of the survivors of the classic boogie-woogie piano style
that permeated the 1950s Chicago blues scene. At age 87, he is just
beginning to gain the notoriety that eluded him throughout most of his
career. Known primarily as a backing musician, Moore provided
accompaniment for such greats as Little Walter, Muddy Waters, B.B.
King, Hound Dog Taylor, Howlin’ Wolf, Honeyboy Edwards and
Lonnie Brooks in a career that spans more than forty years.
Born
and raised in Greenwood, Mississippi, Moore was encouraged in his
piano playing by his mother, who was a music teacher and church piano
player. Early influences included Curtis Jones and Memphis Slim, but
much of his distinct sound comes from boogie-woogie legend Roosevelt
Sykes, whom he learned from and frequently performed with upon moving
to Chicago. Moore focused on his career and family, working for many
years and retiring from a job with the City of Chicago, playing many
local club dates on weekends from the 1950s through the 1980s.
Upon
retiring, Aaron has made playing his full-time interest. After
backing up local bluesman Brewer Phillips on his Delmark debut, Moore
gained the attention of producer Pete Nathan, who requested Aaron
finally release his first solo album. His critically acclaimed debut,
Hello World, and the subsequent Boot ‘Em Up (both on
Chicago’s Delmark Records) solidified Moore’s place
among the hierarchy of blues piano masters.
Nowadays,
Aaron can be found touring the United States and abroad,
playing both as a solo artist and backing other musicians like his good
friend David “Honeyboy” Edwards. He continues to
support other musicians in the studio as well, and can be heard on
Cleveland Fats’ forthcoming release on Honeybee Records.
While remaining a local hero, Aaron Moore is finally beginning to gain
the recognition he so richly deserves.
Quotes
“…
an excellent
presentation of classic piano blues [that] clearly reveals that the
classic style is still alive and well in the hands of Moore.”
–Dave
“Doc” Piltz (Blues on Stage)
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