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| Biography: 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 -- assuredly ranks with the greatest blues pianists of all time. He was smart enough to take Big Bill Broonzy's early advice about ...Read full biography |
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Released: 1981 Label: Charly Critics' Rating:  The most complete gathering of Slim's 1958-1959 Vee-Jay output available on disc (16 songs to the even dozen on the Gate of Horn domestic disc) and the best-sounding too. This is the crowning achievement ...Read full reviewReleased: 1970 Label: King Critics' Rating:  He wasn't messing around with either his singing or playing here. Memphis Slim made dozens of albums; most were good, some were very good, and a handful were great. This was among the handful. ~ Ron Wynn, ...Read full review
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