Otis Spann's Chicago Blues

produced by Pete Welding; performed by Otis Spann, 1930-1970 (Testament Records, 1966), 43 mins, 15 page(s)

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Field of Interest: American Music
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 43 mins
Recording Engineer: Norman Dayron
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: African American Music, Boogie-Woogie, Piano Blues
Label: Testament Records
Page Count: 15
Performer: Otis Spann, 1930-1970
Producer: Pete Welding
Date Recorded: 1966
Release Date: 1966
Review: Recorded in 1965 and 1966, these 15 tracks are divided between solo piano performances and pieces with a full band, with support from guitarist Johnny Young and members of the Muddy Waters Band. The variation in approach means that this isn't the most consistent Spann album, and the material and performances don't rank among his best either, although they're reasonably solid. Includes some of the rare tracks on which Spann played organ rather than piano. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide
Subject: American Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, Blues, Blues
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Blues