An Inch Left To Go

Description

Bear Family Records dedicates a CD album from the 'Rocks' series to James Cotton (1935-2017), one of the most dazzling personalities in the world of blues harmonica. 27 recordings, made between 1953 and 1968, including four tracks from his very first recording session, nine tracks with the Muddy Waters Band, two songs from rare British EPs with Chris Barber and Alexis Korner, and 12 recordings with Cotton as bandleader, including a Verve recording (first time on CD). Important and innovative musicians such as Pat Hare, Otis Spann, Willie Dixon, Paul Butterfield, J. T. Brown, Harvey Simmons, and Otis Clay can be heard. The comprehensive booklet includes discographical information for each track, an exciting photo gallery, and detailed liner notes by Martin Hawkins. Careful remastering ensures superior audio quality.