Comment on Frank Townsell's CD of Music of John W. “Blind” Boone

March 3, 2008

I Support My Community said...

So glad to see Frank Townsell's CD of Blind Boone's music mentioned! Blind Boone was one of the most important pianists ever! Frank plays at the Columbia, Missouri Blind Boone Festival and has done a great deal to bring Boone's music back to life.

A new CD on Boone's music has just come out. "Marshfield Tornado" is the name of it and the Steinway artist is John Davis: website www.johndavispianist.com. The CD is just out this month and available on amazon. He also showcased Blind Tom on a CD, which is amazing. (did you see him on Nightline?)

Anyway, all of this brings Blind Boone to the forefront, which is right where he should be!!
Check out www.blindboonepark.org too. Boone was born in Warrensburg, MO and this park named for him is amazing!

Volunteers Remember John W. “Blind” Boone, African American Composer (1864-1927)

[Marshfield Tornado: John Davis plays Blind Boone; Newport Classic 85678 (2008)]


We recently featured Frank Townsell's recording of the piano music of the African American composer and pianist John W. "Blind" Boone (1864-1927). Sandy Irle is a volunteer for BlindBonePark.org in Warrensburg, Missouri. The group seeks to preserve Boone's legacy. Sandy signed the Guest Book at AfriClassical.com today: "Hi. Great site! It's wonderful to hear the clips! I was curious as to whether you were aware of John William "Blind" Boone's contributions to modern music as a composer? John Davis just released a CD, so you can easily check it out if you're interested. Our recording is from piano roll to CD and very interesting as well! (we are a not-for-profit all volunteer group) Thank you! sandy irle"

Frank Townsell, African American Pianist, Thanks AfriClassical

[Blind Boone's Piano Music, An African American composer performed by Frank Townsell; Laurel LR-860CD (1998)]

AfriClassical recently wrote about the CD “Blind Boone's Piano Music, An African American composer performed by Frank Townsell”. Frank Townsell has graciously expressed his appreciation to AfriClassical, and to Mike S. Wright, Chair of the International Society for African to American Music, who brought the recording of music of John W. "Blind" Boone to our attention:

Dear Bill Zick,

I am writing to thank you for posting the Boone c.d. on your website. As an admirer of you and your site I would like to congratulate you on your fine work in bringing attention to African American musicians, and wish you continued success in this valuable endeavor.

Thanks again to you and Mike for your assistance.
Regards,
Frank Townsell