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Rusty Zinn (* 1970 in Long Beach , California ) is an American blues guitarist.

Life

He was introduced to the blues by his brother who, when he was fifteen, played him records by Muddy Waters and Howlin Wolf. But even before that, he 'd listened to records from his mother's rhythm and blues collection . Rusty Zinn began playing guitar at the age of 17, influenced by the styles of Jimmy Rogers , Eddie Taylor , Robert Lockwood Jr. and Luther Tucker . Tucker became a central figure in his career when he invited Zinn to jam with him on a gig in Santa Cruz. Tucker was so impressed with Zinn's enthusiasm and intensity that he took him under his wing.

Zinn soon made a name for himself as a member of various blues bands from the Bay Area . He also played for touring blues greats like Snooky Pryor and Jimmy Rogers because of his growing reputation . He later played with Mark Hummel , the harmonica player. During one of the numerous appearances he met Kim Wilson , who invited him to be in Austin for the recordings for his CD "Tigerman". Zinn also became the guitarist of the band that Wilson put together and impressed him with the maturity Zinn had reached at an early age. In 1996, Wilson brought Zinn to Black Top Records , for which he recorded two critically and popularly acclaimed albums. Since then he has been touring a lot and is at important blues festivals such as B. The Monterey Jazz Festival , The Long Beach Blues Festival , Blues by the Bay and The Russian River Blues Festival. Today he continues his musical development, guided by his love for soul, R&B, blues, reggae and rock.

Awards

• WC Handy Award - nomination in 1996 as Best New Blues Artist

Discography

• 1996 Sittin '& Waitin' ( Black Top Records 1134)
• 1999 Confessin '( Black Top Records 1151)
• 2000 The Chill (Alligator 4876)
• 2005 Zinfidelity, Vol. 1 (Bad Daddy # 13)
• 2007 Reggae Blue (Bad Daddy # 23)
• 2008 Live at Moe's Alley (with the Roadmasters featuring Kim Wilson) (Blue Beat Music 101)
• 2009 manifestation (9 Above Rec.IDC 360)
• 2015 The Reggae Soul of Rusty Zinn (Rockbeat Rec.)

As a guest musician (selection)

• 2002 Mark Hummel - Golden State Blues (Electro-Fi 3375)
• 2008 Mark Hummel - Chicago Blues Party Recorded Live! 1980–1992 (Mountain Top # 23)
• 2008 Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowouts "Still Here and Gone" (Electro-Fi 3410)
• 1999 Vintage Mark Hummel - Harmonica Party - Mountain Top West Coast Blues Session Vol. 4 (Mountain Top 400)
• 1993 Kim Wilson- Tigerman (Antone's # 23)
• 2001 Km Wilson - Smokin 'Joint (MCRecords # 43)
• 2007 Phillip Walker - Going Back Home (Delta Groove 115)
• 2002 Little Charlie & the Nightcats - That's Big (Alligator 4883)
• 2005 Little Charlie & the Nightcats - Nine Lives (Alligator 4902)
• 2000 Kid Ramos - West Coast House Party (Evidence 26111)
• 2002 Frank Muschalle Trio - Frank Muschalle Trio featuring Rusty Zinn (styx 1010)

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b} All Music Guide - Biography of Richard Skelly
2. ↑ Alligator Records: Rusty Zinn
3. ^ Bad Daddy Records-Rusty Zinn