Sykes,Roosevelt Chicago Boogie CD

In an extraordinary recording career that spanned six decades, pianist Roosevelt Sykes (1906-83) proved himself to be among the most original of bluesmen. Sykes' music was a natural blend of blues, jazz and R&B performed with invigorating personality. On CD for the first time, these sessions were recorded in 1950-51 and issued on Regal 78s. Sykes is accompanied by drummer Jump Jackson and on a few tracks by J.T. Brown on tenor sax and probably Ransom Knowling on bass. Special guest St. Louis Jimmy appears on tracks cut in the early '60s for Delmark.

1. Drivin' Wheel 2. West Helena Blues 3. Wonderin' Blues 4. Monkey Face Blues 5. Rock It 6. Chcago Boogie 7. Security Blues 8. Soon Forgotten 9. Green Onion Top 10. Mail Box Blues 11. 44 Blues 12. Complete This Order 13. Blues N' Boogie 14. Winter Time Blues 15. Rock It (Alternate) 16. My Resolution 17. Kickin' Motor Scooter (Alternate)