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Masters Of Memphis Blues

Label: JSP Records.
Release Date: July 12, 2004.
Recording Time: 333 minutes.
Recording Date: April 20, 1927 - July 14, 1939.
Release Info: JSP7725, 4 x CD, Compilation.

JSP's Masters of Memphis Blues compiles four CDs of performances by Furry Lewis, Stokes & Sane, Gus Cannon as Banjo Joe, Frank Stokes, Allen Shaw, Robert Wilkins, and Little Buddy Doyle. It's hard to go wrong with these 101 recordings cut between 1927 and 1939. The tracks have been remastered, making the majority of this material sound great. Unlike other packages of this type, the liner notes are informative, listing personnel and dates and providing concise histories without going on ad nauseam. As an extra bonus, this is a budget-priced set, making it highly recommended, especially for the blues novice. ~ Al Campbell

Credits: Artwork (Sleeve Art) - Andrew Aitken Design; Guitar - Dan Sane (tracks: 2-1 to 2-11, 2-13 to 2-19); Guitar, Speech - Dan Sane (tracks: 2-12); Liner Notes - Neil Slaven; Vocals - Furry Lewis (tracks: 1-1 to 1-5); Vocals, Banjo, Kazoo, Speech, Whistling - Banjo Joe (tracks: 2-20 to 2-25); Vocals, Guitar - Allen Shaw (tracks: 3-24, 3-25), Frank Stokes (tracks: 2-1 to 2-19), Frank Stokes (tracks: 3-1 to 3-23), Furry Lewis (tracks: 1-6 to 1-25), Little Buddy Doyle (tracks: 4-18 to 4-26), Robert Wilkins (tracks: 4-1 to 4-12), Tim Wilkins (tracks: 4-13 to 4-17).

Tracklist:
  • Disc A 1927-1929: Furry Lewis
  • 1-01. Everybody's Blues - Furry Lewis
  • 1-02. Mr. Furry's Blues - Furry Lewis
  • 1-03. Sweet Papa Moan - Furry Lewis
  • 1-04. Jelly Roll - Furry Lewis
  • 1-05. Rock Island Blues - Furry Lewis
  • 1-06. Billy Lyons And Stack O'Lee - Furry Lewis
  • 1-07. Good Looking Girl Blues - Furry Lewis
  • 1-08. Why Don't You Come Home Blues - Furry Lewis
  • 1-09. Falling Down Blues - Furry Lewis
  • 1-10. Big Chief Blues - Furry Lewis
  • 1-11. Mean Old Bed Bug Blues - Furry Lewis
  • 1-12. Furry's Blues - Furry Lewis
  • 1-13. I Will Turn Your Money Green - Furry Lewis
  • 1-14. I Will Turn Your Money Green - Furry Lewis
  • 1-15. Mistreatin' Mama - Furry Lewis
  • 1-16. Dry Land Blues - Furry Lewis
  • 1-17. Cannon Ball Blues - Furry Lewis
  • 1-18. Kassie Jones, Pt. 1 - Furry Lewis
  • 1-19. Kassie Jones, Pt. 2 - Furry Lewis
  • 1-20. Judge Harsh Blues Tk 1 - Furry Lewis
  • 1-21. Judge Harsh Blues Tk 2 - Furry Lewis
  • 1-22. John Henry (The Steel Driving Man) Tk 1 - Furry Lewis
  • 1-23. John Henry (The Steel Driving Man) TK 2 - Furry Lewis
  • 1-24. Black Gypsy Blues - Furry Lewis
  • 1-25. Creeper's Blues - Furry Lewis
  • Disc B 1927-1929: Beale St Sheiks, Banjo Joe
  • 2-01. You Shall - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-02. It's A Good Thing - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-03. Sweet To Mama - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-04. Half Cup Of Tea - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-05. Beale Town Bound - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-06. Last Go Round - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-07. Jazzin' The Blues - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-08. You Shall - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-09. It's A Good Thing - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-10. Mr. Crump Don't Like It - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-11. Chicken You Can Roost Behind The Moon - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-12. Blues In D - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-13. Ain't Goin' To Do Like I Used To Do - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-14. Hunting Blues - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-15. Rockin' On The Hill Blues - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-16. Fillin' In Blues, Pt. 1 - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-17. Fillin' In Blues, Pt. 2 - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-18. Wasn't That Doggin' Me - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-19. Jumpin' On The Hill - Beale Street Sheiks
  • 2-20. Jonestown Blues - Banjo Joe
  • 2-21. Poor Boy, Long Ways From Home - Banjo Joe
  • 2-22. Madison Street Rag - Banjo Joe
  • 2-23. Jazz Gypsy Blues - Banjo Joe
  • 2-24. Can You Blame The Colored Man - Banjo Joe
  • 2-25. My Money Never Runs Out - Banjo Joe
  • Disc C 1928-1934: Frank Stokes, Allen Shaw
  • 3-01. Downtown Blues - Frank Stokes
  • 3-02. Downtown Blues - Frank Stokes
  • 3-03. Bedtime Blues - Frank Stokes
  • 3-04. What's The Matter Blues - Frank Stokes
  • 3-05. Mistreatin' Blues - Frank Stokes
  • 3-06. It Won't Be Long - Frank Stokes
  • 3-07. It Won't Be Long - Frank Stokes
  • 3-08. Nehi Mamma Blues - Frank Stokes
  • 3-09. I Got Mine - Frank Stokes
  • 3-10. Stomp That Thing - Frank Stokes
  • 3-11. 'Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do, Pt. 1 - Frank Stokes
  • 3-12. 'Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do, Pt. 2 Tk 1 - Frank Stokes
  • 3-13. 'Tain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do, Pt. 2 Tk 2 - Frank Stokes
  • 3-14. Take Me Back - Frank Stokes
  • 3-15. How Long - Frank Stokes
  • 3-16. South Memphis Blues - Frank Stokes
  • 3-17. Bunker Hill Blues - Frank Stokes
  • 3-18. Right Now Blues - Frank Stokes
  • 3-19. Shiney Town Blues - Frank Stokes
  • 3-20. I'm Going Away Blues - Frank Stokes
  • 3-21. Old Sometime Blues - Frank Stokes
  • 3-22. Frank Stokes' Dream - Frank Stokes
  • 3-23. Memphis Rounders Blues - Frank Stokes
  • 3-24. I Couldn't Help It - Allen Shaw
  • 3-25. Moanin' The Blues - Allen Shaw
  • Disc D 1928-1939: Robert Wilkins, Little Buddy Doyle
  • 4-01. Rolling Stone, Pt. 1 - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-02. Rolling Stone, Pt. 2 - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-03. Jail House Blues - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-04. I Do Blues - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-05. That's No Way To Get Along - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-06. Alabama Blues - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-07. Long Train Blues - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-08. Falling Down Blues - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-09. Nashville Stonewall Blues - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-10. Police Sergeant Blues - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-11. Get Away Blues - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-12. I'll Go With Her Blues - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-13. Dirty Deal Blues - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-14. Black Rat Blues - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-15. New Stock Yard Blues - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-16. Old Jim Canaan's - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-17. Losin' Out Blues - Robert Wilkins
  • 4-18. Hard Scufflin' Blues - Little Buddy Doyle
  • 4-19. Grief Will Kill You - Little Buddy Doyle
  • 4-20. Slick Capers Blues - Little Buddy Doyle
  • 4-21. Renewed Love Blues - Little Buddy Doyle
  • 4-22. Bad In Mind Blues - Little Buddy Doyle
  • 4-23. Three-Sixty-Nine Blues - Little Buddy Doyle
  • 4-24. She's Got Good Dry Goods - Little Buddy Doyle
  • 4-25. Lost Baby Blues - Little Buddy Doyle
  • 4-26. Sweet Man Blues - Little Buddy Doyle
Recording Info:
1-01 to 1-05: Chicago, Illinois, April 20, 1927.
1-06 to 1-11: Chicago, Illinois, October 9, 1927.
1-12 to 1-21: Memphis, Tennessee, August 28, 1928.
1-22 to 1-25: Memphis, Tennessee, September 22, 1928.
2-01 to 2-07: Chicago, Illinois, c. August 1927.
2-08 to 2-12: Chicago, Illinois, c. September 1927.
2-13 to 2-19: Chicago, Illinois, c. March 1929.
2-20 to 2-25: Chicago, Illinois, c. November 1927.
3-01 to 3-04: Memphis, Tennessee, February 1, 1928.
3-05 to 3-09: Memphis, Tennessee, August 27, 1928.
3-10: Memphis, Tennessee, August 28, 1928.
3-11 to 3-15: Memphis, Tennessee, August 30, 1928.
3-16 & 3-17: Memphis, Tennessee, September 23, 1929.
3-18 & 3-19: Memphis, Tennessee, September 25, 1929.
3-20 to 3-23: Memphis, Tennessee, September 30, 1929.
3-24 & 3-25: New York City, New York, September 18, 1934.
4-01 & 4-02: Memphis, Tennessee, September 7, 1928.
4-03 & 4-04: Memphis, Tennessee, September 8, 1928.
4-05 to 4-08: Memphis, Tennessee, c. September 23, 1929.
4-09 to 4-12: Memphis, Tennessee, c. February 21, 1930.
4-13 to 4-15: Jackson, Mississippi, October 10, 1935.
4-16 & 4-17: Jackson, Mississippi, October 12, 1935.
4-18 to 4-20: Memphis, Tennessee, July 1, 1939.
4-21 to 4-26: Memphis, Tennessee, July 14, 1939.