Artist: Harvey Mandel
Genre: Blues Rock
Harvey Mandel is an American guitarist known for his innovative technique and contributions to blues rock and jazz fusion. He pioneered the use of two-handed tapping on the guitar, a technique later popularized by Eddie Van Halen. Mandel's solo albums, including 'Cristo Redentor' and 'Righteous,' showcased his distinctive approach combining blues, jazz, and rock influences. He played with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and briefly with Canned Heat, and was reportedly considered for The Rolling Stones. His instrumental albums influenced subsequent generations of guitarists with their innovative technique and genre-blending approach. Mandel's work demonstrated that blues-based guitar could incorporate jazz sophistication and technical innovation. He continued performing and recording, maintaining his reputation as a guitarist's guitarist.
Harvey Mandel vinyl records (8)
HARVEY MANDEL Cristo Redentor (Rare 1968 UK first issue 10-track vinyl LP on the black Philips label the debut album by the psychedelic blues guitarist who has chalked up playing for Canned Heat The Rolling Stones and John Mayallon his resume.Includes a mind bending version of Wade In The Water plus the Donald Byrd title track fully laminated psychedelic picture sleeve
£139.00 used
HARVEY MANDEL Righteous (Rare 1969 UK black & silver Philips label 9-track stereo LP including Harveys workout on Nat Adderleys Jazz Samba an obvious touchstone for the Latin-rock hybrid of Carlos Santana plus Boo-Bee-Doo a sharp & snazzy blues-rocker fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve has some storage marks & a little edge wear but is otherwise in excellent condition along with the vinyl SBL7904) Track Listing: A1 Righteous A2 Jive Samba A3 Love Of Life A4 Poontang A5 Just A Hair More B1 Summer Sequence B2 Shorts Stuff B3 Boo-Bee-Doo B4 Campus Blues
£39.00 used
HARVEY MANDEL Cristo Redentor (1971 UK issue of the 1968 10-track LP on the blue Philips label the debut album by the psychedelic blues guitarist who has chalked up playing for Canned Heat The Rolling Stones & John Mayall on his resume including a mind bending version of Wade In The Water & the Donald Byrd title track fully laminated psychedelic picture sleeve
£67.00 used
HARVEY MANDEL The Snake (1972 UK 9-track vinyl LP on Janus by the psychedelic blues-rock guitarist fully laminated picture sleeve. Both the sleeve & vinyl are in near as new condition. An amazing copy.) Track Listing: A1 The Divining Rod A2 Pegasus A3 Lynda Love A4 Peruvian Flake A5 The Snake B1 Uno Ino B2 Ode To The Owl B3 Levitation B4 Bite The Electric Eel
£56.00 used
HARVEY MANDEL Uno Ino (1973 UK yellow injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Shangrenade. Issued in a Janus company die-cut paper sleeve the vinyl appears in EX condition)
£9.00 used
HARVEY MANDEL Cristo Redentor (1968 first UK issue 10-track stereo LP on the black & silver Philips label the debut album by the psychedelic blues guitarist who chalked up playing for Canned Heat The Rolling Stones & John Mayall on his resume. Includes a mind bending version of Wade In The Water plus the Donald Byrd title track fully laminated psychedelic picture sleeve
£50.00 used
HARVEY MANDEL Uno Ino (1972 UK injection-molded 7 vinyl single includes Shangrenade Janus company die-cut sleeve)
£9.00 used
HARVEY MANDEL Cristo Redentor (1968 first UK issue 10-track LP on the black Philips label the debut album by the psychedelic blues guitarist who has chalked up playing for Canned Heat The Rolling Stones & John Mayall on his resume includingamind bending version of Wade In The Water & the Donald Byrd title track fully laminated psychedelic picture sleeve
£139.00 used