Boogie Woogie Pioneers (1928-1960) Curated by John Mayall
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Step into the heart of boogie-woogie and blues piano with John Mayall’s Picking the Blues: Boogie Woogie Pioneers. This collection, handpicked by British blues legend John Mayall, brings together 22 essential tracks from 1928-1960, showcasing the best of barrelhouse, blues, and boogie-woogie piano. Mayall’s personal selections reflect his deep admiration for these musical pioneers, and his detailed notes offer rare insights and reflections on each track.
From the thunderous rhythms of Cow Cow Davenport and Pinetop Smith to the soulful sounds of Otis Spann and Albert Ammons, this album captures the raw energy and innovation of classic blues piano. Each track is a testament to the unorthodox talent and unique styles that defined the genre, giving listeners a genuine experience of blues history.
John Mayall’s Boogie-Woogie Pioneers features
- 22 tracks curated by John Mayall
- Features historic artists from 1928-1960
- Includes a detailed discography and Mayall’s personal notes
17. Brown Skin Woman Swing - Roosevelt Scott
6. Sweetheart Land - Ollie Shepard
7. I Got What It Takes To Bring You Back - Sara Martin - Shelton Brooks
2. You've Gotta Come And See Mama Every Night (take 2) - Lizzie Miles acc. by Her Creole Jazz Hounds
Helen Gross - Complete Recorded Works (1924-1925). CD album.
20. You Stole My Man - Ida Cox
24. Red Beans And Rice - Gladys Bentley
13. Getting Old Blues - Lucille Hegamin acc. by Her Blue Flame Syncopators
4. Working On The Project - Peetie Wheatstraw
13. Fast Life - Jimmie Gordon
7. Three Dreams - Four Vagabonds with Patti Clayton
16. Crap Shooting Blues - Helen Gross
5. Jezebel - Golden Jubliee Gate Quartet
Lena Wilson - Complete Recorded Works 1922 - 1931 Vol 1 (1922-1924). CD album.
7. He's Never Gonna Throw Me Down - Sara Martin acc. by Clarence Williams' Harmonizers
17. Twenty-Fifth Day Of December - Middle Georgia Four
21. Tie-Tamping Chant - Henry Truvillion
16. San Francisco Blues - Virginia Liston
25. My Baby Ooo - One String Sam
18. Beer Drinking Woman - Jimmie Gordon
3. King Spider Blues - Peetie Wheatstraw
25. Money Truckin' Blues - Sophisticated Jimmy La Rue
19. Boogie Woogie - Charlie Segar
3. You Can't Do What My Last Man Did - Maggie Jones
John Mayall's Picking The Blues - Boogie Woogie Pioneers - Various Artists (1928 - 1960) Compiled and Edited by John Mayall). MP3 album.