Famous harmonica ace, Sonny Terry once remarked about his nephew J.C. Burris: "If you didn't see him, you'd think he was me." Although he never gained Terry's popularity, J.C. became a remarkable folk artist who sang and played in a powerful and emotional manner, wrote well-crafted personal songs, and created delightful dolls which became part of his unique one-man show! Bernice Johnson Reagon included a superb a-capella version of J.C.'s "River of Life" in her first solo album and plans to bring more of the "Blues Professor's" songs to a wider, contemporary audience.

J.C. Burris - vocals, harmonica, rhythm bones, hand slapping, and dancing with Mr. Jack