Jeremy Clarke Jeremy Clarke

Jason Ricci is my mentor, guru and anointed one

Lately my afternoons are spent with America’s no.1 blues harmonica player and his tongue-blocking techniques

Blues harmonica player Jason Ricci [Photo: eddie linssen / Alamy Stock Photo]
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