Jimmy Witherspoon was one of the smoothest blues singers to come along in the late 1940s, and his earthy yet elegant style was versatile enough for him to "cross over" into jazz and even rock (in 1971, he co-led an album with the great British blues-rock singer Eric Burdon). THE BLUES, THE WHOLE BLUES... was recorded in England and originally released in 1992.
Last Ever Studio Recording From Blues Singer Who Dies In 1997. 12 Tracks.
Recorded between January & February 1992. Includes liner notes by Mike Vernon.
This is part of Sanctuary Records "Blues Masters" series.
Personnel: Jimmy Witherspoon (vocals); Steve Grainger (alto, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Peter Thomas (tenor); Gary Shaw (guitar); Dick Heckstall-Smith (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Pete Wingfield, John Baggot (piano); Bob Ross (keyboards); Mike Vernon (percussion).
Audio Mixers: Mike Vernon; Rick Fowler.
Liner Note Author: Mike Vernon.
Recording information: Program 1 Studios (01/1992-02/1992); Program I Studios (01/1992-02/1992); Sound Partners (01/1992-02/1992); The White House (01/1992-02/1992); White House (01/1992-02/1992); Wood Warf (01/1992-02/1992); Wood Wharf (01/1992-02/1992).
Photographer: Gary Compton.
Personnel: Jimmy Witherspoon (vocals); Gary Shaw (guitar); Steve Grainger (soprano saxophone, alto saxophone); Dick Heckstall-Smith (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Pete Thomas (tenor saxophone); John Bagot, Pete Wingfield (piano); Bob Ross (keyboards); Bob Jenkins, Jr. (drums); Mike Vernon (percussion).
Jazziz (Dec.-Jan./92, p.95) - Picked by critic Frank-John Hadley as one of the 10 best albums of 1992.
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