'60/'61 (DELUXE EDITION) (CD)

2 CD Set. "An amazingly prolific artist who brought a brisk air of urban sophistication to his frequently stunning presentation, John "Peter" Chatman -- better known as Memphis Slim -- ranks as one of the greatest blues pianists of all time. Allmusic
Recorded In London & Paris During 1960 & 1961. Including tracks previously unreleased in North America. Recorded live in London & Paris during 60 & 61. Disc One focuses on Slims full-throated vibrato-less shout with instrumental backing from Alexis Korner and Stan Greig. Originally only released in Europe this is the first physical releases for these recordings in North America. While most of Disc Two features a completely solo piano session recorded in Paris, July 1961. At this point Slim permanently moved to Paris, where recording and touring possibilities seemed limitless and the veteran pianist was treated with the respect too often denied even African-American blues stars at home back then.

1. Aint Nobodys Business If I Do 2. Sun Gonna Shine In My Back Door Someday 3. Rock Me Baby 4. In The Evening 5. Frisco Bay 6. I Believe Ill Settle Down / Darlin I Miss You So / Roll N Tumble 7. Blue This Evening 8. Memphis Slim USA 9. Caught The Old Coon At Last 10. Whiskey And Gin 11. Two Of A Kind 12. I Love You More And More 13. Chicago Stop 14. Dont Think Youre Smart 15. Memphis Tennessee 16. Bertha May 17. Me Myself And I 18. Misery 19. Sad And Lonesome 20. Kansas City 21. Slow And Easy 22. Panic Street 23. The Hustler 24. Carried Away 25. Bluesnik 26. Back Home 27. Olympia Boogie 28. Sonophone Boogie 29. Blue Slim 30. Musing 31. West Side Trot 32. Hotfans Delight

• Format Detail: 2CD, Digi Pak, Remastered
• Format: CD
• Genre: Blues