Memphis Slim Blues This Evening(blues)(mp3@320)[rogercc]

Memphis Slim - Blue This Evening
Label : Black Lion
Original Released : 1960
CD Released: 1991
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An amazingly prolific artist who brought a brisk air of urban sophistication to his frequently stunning presentation, John "Peter" Chatman -- better known as Memphis Slim -- assuredly ranks with the greatest blues pianists of all time. He was smart enough to take Big Bill Broonzy's early advice about developing a style to call his own to heart, instead of imitating that of his idol, Roosevelt Sykes. Soon enough, other 88s pounders were copying Slim rather than the other way around; his thundering ivories attack set him apart from most of his contemporaries, while his deeply burnished voice possessed a commanding authority.
Another artifact from the historic tour of England. These 19 numbers, many of them the storied standards that long comprised Slim's repertoire, feature backing by guitarist Alexis Korner and drummer Stan Greig

Tracklist :
01. Pinetop's Blues (3:04)
02. Blue This Evening (6:11)
03. Caught The Old Coon (3:28 )
04. We're Just Two Of The Same Old Kind (2:57)
05. Don't Think You're Smart (2:41)
06. I'm Going To Kansas City (2:10)
07. Got A Little Old Mama (5:06)
08. Rock Me Baby (4:07)
09. In The Evening (4:07)
10. Memphis Slim U.S.A. (2:00)
11. Chicago Boogie (2:47)
12. Sad And Lonesome (3:39)
13. Memphis Woman (4:38 )
14. Bertha Mae (4:01)
15. Ain't Nobody's Business (2:22)
16. I Love You More And More (2:45)
17. Frisco Bay Blues (2:37)
18. Slow And Easy (4:52)
19. I Believe I'll Settle Down, Darling I Miss You, Roll N' Tumble (10:55)

Recorded at City Of London Studios, London, England on July 14, 1960.

Personnel:
Memphis Slim (vocals, piano)
Alexis Korner (guitar)
Stan Greig (drums).