James Cotton

James Cotton - Rocks [CD]

Bear Family Records dedicates a CD album in the 'ROCKS' series to James Cotton, one of the most dazzling personalities in the world of blues harmonica. 27 recordings, made between 1953 and 1968, including four numbers from his very first recording session, nine tracks with the Muddy Waters Band, two songs from rare British EPs with Chris Barber and Alexis Korner, 12 recordings with Cotton as bandleader, including a Verve recording (first time on CD). Important, innovative musicians such as Pat Hare, Otis Spann, Willie Dixon, Paul Butterfield, J. T. Brown, Harvey Simmons and Otis Clay can be heard. The extensive booklet contains discographical information on each track, an exciting photo gallery and detailed notes by Martin Hawkins.