A great selection of work from Chicago blues giant
Otis Spann – with three unreleased bonus tracks too! First up are five tracks from
Spann's contributions to the album Chicago The Blues Today Vol 1 – material that just features
Otis on vocals and piano, with some raw drums from SP Leary behind his lead – on titles that include "SP Blues", "Sometimes I Wonder", "Marie", and "Burning Fire". Next up is the full album Cryin Time – a real killer from the great
Otis Spann – one of his tightest, funkiest records of the 60s – recorded in Chicago with a very Chess-like vibe!
Otis is in the lead on piano and vocals – plus a bit of Hammond too – and the small combo backing is nice and tight, with Lonnie Taylor on drums, Barry Melton on lead guitar, and additional guitar from Luther Johnson to help fit into the groove! Lucille
Spann sings on two tracks, but most of the energy comes from
Otis' bold lines on piano, and his raw, soulful singing – on cuts that include "The New Boogaloo", "Home To Mississippi", "Some Day", "Twisted Snake", "Mule Kicking In My Stall", and "Blind Man". CD also features the unreleased tracks "My God", "Blues Jam", and "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands".
(Out of print.)