In 2005 Severn released the Chicago Blues Harmonica Project, "Diamonds in the Rough". The project was intended to show that blues harmonica was alive and well in Chicago contrary to what was written and widely believed. Due to the overwhelming response to the first album, we once again shine the spotlight on six more Chicago harmonica talents deserving wider recognition. The result is More Rare Gems. These are real deal bluesman working night after night in the windy city honing their craft. The front men include the late Little Arthur Duncan, Harmonica Hinds, Charlie Love, Reginald Cooper, Jeff Taylor and Russ Green and are backed by the great group the Chicago Blues masters.