Recorded in 1970 with a host of young blues and rock musicians, Blue Memphis is recognized as one of the best dates released by fellow blues artists in that era. On this album, the famous American blues pianist, singer, and composer Memphis Slim (John Peter Chatman) is backed by several British musicians, including Chris Spedding, John Paul Jones, Duster Bennett, and Peter Green.
PERSONNEL:
Memphis Slim - (vocals, piano)
Harry Beckett, Henry Lowther, Kenny Wheeler - (trumpet)
John Manfred, Nick Evans - (trombone)
Brian Smith, Carl Jenkins, Jerry Gibbs, Peter King, Stan Saltzman - (sax)
Duster Bennett - (harmonica)
Duster Bennett - (electric piano)
John Paul Jones - (organ)
Peter Green - (lead guitar)
Chris Spedding, Ray Dempsey - (guitar)
Larry Steel, Stephen Thompson - (bass)
Conrad Isidore - (drums)
BLUE MEMPHIS SUITE
A1. Born In Memphis, Tennessee
A2. Chicago
A3. Me And My Piano
A4. Handyman
A5. Feel Like Screaming And Crying
A6. Riding On The Blues Train
A7. Boogin' And Bluesin'
A8. Wind Gonna Rise
B1. Youth Wants To Know
B2. Boogie Woogie 1-9-7-0
B3. Chicago Seven
B4. Otis Span And Earl Hooker
B5. Mason Dixon Line |
