Lil' Son Jackson Discography of CDs

Lil' Son Jackson discography Two-disc, 55-track compilation of material from the first half of the 1950s. This is blues in the transition from the country to the city, and indeed, much of the first disc lacks a rhythm section, although electric guitar is present. Jackson actually sounds considerably more comfortable when working in a Lightnin' Hopkins mode. In fact, the sides with full accompaniment sometimes sound like the band is uncomfortable with band arrangements. On some sides, the drummer seems to have his mind on another session; others boast tentative saxophone that borders on the haphazard. Jackson's subdued, countrified approach actually ...

Lil' Son Jackson CD discography This excellent collection features eight little-known blues artists who recorded for Bill Quinn's Gold Star label in Houston. There are 27 tracks in all -- split unequally between acoustic guitar/vocal (16) and piano/vocal (11). Lil' Son Jackson is perhaps the best-known, and his ten tracks are all good, rocking acoustic blues. There are also tunes by L.C. Williams, a polished and imaginative guitarist, and one magnificent track by the obscure Buddy Chiles. ~ Larry Hoffman Recorded 1947-1951 for the Gold Star label. Performers include: Buddy Chiles, Lil' Son Jackson, Thunder Smith. Personnel: Melvin "Lil' Son" Jackson (vocals, guitar); Thunder Smith ...

Lil' Son Jackson albums Track Listing of songs: Gambling Blues; Homeless Blues; Cairo Blues; Evil Blues; Back To Santa Fe; Trying, Trying; You Never Miss The Water; Cruel Hearted Woman; Big Stars Are Falling; Hole In The Wall; Boogie All The Time; Rock Island Blues; Blue, Black, And Evil; Roberta Blues; Freedom Train Blues; ...