Junior Wells - Southside Blues Jam (1970) Expanded Deluxe Edition 2014
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 442 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 168 Mb | Scans ~ 124 Mb
Electric Chicago Blues, Harmonica Blues | Label: Delmark | # DE 628 | Time: 01:13:21
The follow up to Hoodoo Man Blues (DMK 612), this classic Chicago blues album is now re-issued in an expanded digipak Deluxe Edition containing unissued performances and a 16-page booklet with many never-before-seen photos. The Godfather of Blues, Junior Wells is accompanied by Buddy Guy and Louis Myers, guitar; Otis Spann, piano; Earnest Johnson, bass; Fred below, drums. Recorded December 30, 1969 and January 8, 1970, the five extra performances include Rock Me Baby, an alternate take of I Could Have Had Religion, Junior's In Charge, an eight-minute improvisational studio jam with lots of Otis Spann, and more, 73 minutes. With new notes by producer Bob Koester. A must for blues lovers.