Compiled and released by Columbia in 1961, includes the 16 mono recordings made in 1936 and 1937 that sparked a whole new generation's interest in Delta blues. Also two bonus tracks: "I Believe I'll Dust My Broom" and the classic "Sweet Home Chicago."
Recorded at the Newport Jazz Festival, Muddy Waters drove the crowd into a frenzy with his famous guitar licks and his Delta growl, truly a thrilling presence on the stage.
Think of Spring is inspired by Billie Holiday, Ray Ellis, J.J. Johnson, John Fahey and Robert Johnson. Most of the songs were recorded on an analog Tascam four track.
A collection of powerful new songs about how one looks back on a life lived, as well as forward on what's still to come. It's spare production foregrounds Parr's poetic lyricism, his expressive, gritty voice ringing clear over deft acoustic guitar.
