Champion Jack Dupree Blues From The Gutter

Blues from the gutter lp mono london records london american recordings.

Champion jack dupree blues from the gutter.

But it s never gotten the widespread acclaim it certainly deserves. Cut in new york in stereo with a blasting band that included saxist pete brown and guitarist larry dale the jerry wexler produced atlantic collection provides eloquent testimony to dupree s eternal place in the new orleans blues and barrelhouse firmament. The title is fed by dupree s song choices which include the down n dirty after hours numbers junker s blues and can t kick the habit as well as the classic murder ballads stack o lee and frankie johnny they re served well by dupree s strong declarative voice but the heart of the music s literally in dupree s hands. The recording has excellent sound and separation for a 1958 vintage blues album and the vocals and instruments are crisp and clear.

This album blues from the gutter recorded in 1958 is one of the better blues albums from that whole 1950 s era. Reviewed in the united states on may 6 2014. Blues from the gutter is the first album by blues musician champion jack dupree.