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Roosevelt Sykes is due for a hipster reevaluation. Ever adaptable, there’s something for every fan of roots music to be found in this pianist’s incredibly varied repertoire. You May Also Like: Mick Abrahams, of Jethro Tull: Something Else! Interview Cash Box Kings – Holding Court (2015)
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