Complete Chess Masters: 1950–1967
| Complete Chess Masters: 1950–1967 | |
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| Compilation album by Little Walter | |
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Publication |
2009 |
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admission |
1950 to 1967 |
| Label (s) | Hip-O Select |
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Format (s) |
5 CD box |
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blues |
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Title (number) |
128 |
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running time |
361: 43 |
| occupation | Little Walter, Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Otis Spann, Buddy Guy, Louis and David Myers, Fred Below, Luther Tucker and others |
Complete Chess Masters: 1950–1967 is a CD box with five CDs containing the recordings of Little Walter , one of the style-forming musicians of the Chicago blues , for Chess Records . The running time is 361: 43 min. The CD box was published by Hip-o Select, it contains detailed liner notes by Tony Glover, Scott Dirks and Ward Gaines, the authors of the biography "Blues With A Feeling - The Little Walter Story" as well as various photos.
General
The box contains five CDs that contain all of Little Walter's recordings for the Chicago record company Chess Records. In addition to the big hits like Juke , My Babe or Mean Old World, there are also alternate takes of different songs and some previously unreleased recordings, including two with Bo Diddley (“Feel So Bad” and “Make It Alright”). His accompanying musicians include a “Who's Who” of the Chicago blues, for example Muddy Waters , Willie Dixon , Otis Spann and Buddy Guy , but also lesser-known ones such as Louis and David Myers, Fred Below and Luther Tucker . At the beginning of the 1950s Walter already had some experience as a harmonica player in the band of Muddy Waters, with the success of Juke he was able to establish himself as a band leader and recorded with Chess Records until his death. The box is a welcome release for collectors, for blues lovers who have yet to discover Little Walter, a collection such as B. His Best (Chess 50th Anniversary Collection) is better, because the box also documents the late 1960s, when he was no longer at the peak of his creativity for personal reasons. The CD box received the Grammy 2010 for “Best Historical Release”.
Tracklist
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Criticism
- Record Collector (p. 86) - "This magnificent retrospective spreads 126 tracks across five CDs and re-affirms why Little Walter has a special place in the blues pantheon." (This extraordinary retrospective brings 126 titles on five CDs and confirms why Little Walter has a special place in the blues pantheon.)
- Living Blues (p. 66) - "Walter's consistently creative musicianship and heartfelt vocals make for a compelling uninterrupted listening ..." (Walter's creativity and his heartfelt singing lead to an overwhelming listening experience.)
- Reverend Keith A. Gordon (blues.about.com) - ... it is also an important historical document. The set provides a portrait of a musical genius in the prime ... and decline ... of his talent, and it's a worthwhile addition to the library of any serious blues collector. (... it is also an important historical document. It portrays a musical genius at its peak and in decline and it is a valuable addition to the collection of any serious blues collector.)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Hipo Select Homepage
- ↑ Blues.About.com Review
- ↑ CD Universe product information
- ↑ Homepage Little Walter ( Memento of the original from June 2, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ CD Universe product information
