Only this disc's short length (34 minutes) qualifies as something worthy of complaint; otherwise, this is seminal blues piano, performed by a great player and singer, Memphis Slim. This 1959 session had everything: super piano solos, a strong lineup of horn players, clever, well-written and sung lyrics, and a seamless pace that kept things moving briskly from beginning to end. Other than Slim, instrumental honors go to guitarist Matt Murphy, a marvelous accompanist who was able to blend sophistication, technique, and earthiness into one dynamic package. Even at its bargain-basement length, At the Gate of Horn belongs in any blues fan's library.
100 Best Blues Discs in History (12/100)
Styles - Piano Blues, Chicago Blues, Regional Blues
Time - 33:09
Format - mp3@320 Kbps
Size - 74 mb
Tracks
01. The Comeback
02. Steppin' Out
03. Blue and Lonesome
04. Mother Earth
05. Slim's Blues
06. Gotta Find My Baby
07. Messin' Around
08. Wish Me Well
09. My Gal Keeps Me Crying
10. Lend Me Your Love
11. Sassy Mae
12. Rockin' the Blues
Credits
Memphis Slim (piano, vocals)
Matt Murphy (guitar)
Alex Atkins (alto sax)
John Calvin, Ernest Cotton (tenor sax)
Sam Chatmon (bass)
Billy Stepney (drums)
Label
VeeJay Records, 1959
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