Otis Spann - Otis Spann Is The Blues - 8018

Otis Spann Is The Blues

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Release Date: 15 April 2022

Label: Candid

Packaging Type: Jewel Case

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 708857300129

Genres: Blues Chicago Blues

Release Date: 21 October 2022

Label: Candid

Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 708857300112

Genres: Blues Chicago Blues

Release Date: 12 April 2024

Label: Blues Joint

Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 8436563185137

Genres: Blues Chicago Blues

Description
Otis Spann is widely recognised as one of the greatest blues pianists of all time.
Although Spann made a name for himself in Chicago by the mid 1940s, it wasn't until 1960 that he got the opportunity to record an album of his own. Otis Spann Is The Blues is not only the first solo album ever recorded by Otis Spann, it is also the first album ever recorded for the fledgling New York City based Candid Records label. Stripped down to just the two musicians this magnificent set showcases Spann's voice and piano.

Description
Otis Spann is widely recognised as one of the greatest blues pianists of all time.
Although Spann made a name for himself in Chicago by the mid 1940s, it wasn't until 1960 that he got the opportunity to record an album of his own. Otis Spann Is The Blues is not only the first solo album ever recorded by Otis Spann, it is also the first album ever recorded for the fledgling New York City based Candid Records label. Stripped down to just the two musicians this magnificent set showcases Spann's voice and piano.

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180G VIRGIN VINYL LIMITED EDITION COMPLETE ALBUM + BONUS TRACK. Widely considered the leading postwar Chicago Blues pianist, and best known for his extensive work in Muddy Waters' group, Mississippi-born Otis Spann grew up under the tutelage of Big Maceo Merriweather and mastered the pounding barrelhouse piano style that Maceo brought with him to Chicago.
During his tragically short life, Spann was a member of the Chess label house-band that backed not only Waters, but also Howlin' Wolf, Chuck Berry, Little Walter, Junior Wells, Willie Dixon, Bo Diddley, and Lowell Fulson, among others.
Otis Spann Is the Blues, recorded for the Candid label in 1960, was Spann's debut LP as a leader - an intimate duo session with guitarist Robert Lockwood Jr. They both share vocals and there are two solo piano performances by Spann included.
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