Howlin' Wolf - Howlin' Blues Selected A & B Sides 1951-1962Vinyl LP pressing. Howlin' Wolf was one of the most charismatic and exciting performers in the history of blues music. Standing six feet three inches he was a mountain of a man whose menacing vocal and low down 'n' dirty delivery greatly influenced a whole generation of rockers who followed. Born Chester Burnett, Wolf was one of the most important and influential figures in Chicago Blues through the 1950s. Rougher edged than Muddy Waters, the

ultimately rising to #3

A number of the tracks feature vocals by the great singers Jimmy Rushing and Helen Humes

resigning from that outfit in 1948 due to it's punishing touring schedule

Digitally re-mastered two-for contains both of The Balfa Brothers' original Play Traditional Cajun Music albums plus bonus tracks

"The Art Farmer Septet"

It includes a 12

Over a career spanning more than half a century Etta 'Peaches' James has become a true blues icon

He recorded prolifically

Billy Valentine

John Lewis was a jazz pianist best-known for his work as founder member and musical director of the Modern Jazz Quartet

Helen Southern

Tommy Ladnier