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Sunnyland Slim, born Albert Luandrew, was an American blues pianist and a significant figure in the development of postwar Chicago blues. He is notably recognized for helping Muddy Waters secure his first recording opportunities with Chess Records in the late 1940s. "Slim's Shout" is an album attributed to him that showcases his distinctive barrelhouse piano style. His work provides listeners with a foundational understanding of the electric blues movement that emerged from the Midwest during the mid-twentieth century.
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When was Sunnyland Slim's Slim's Shout recorded?
The session was recorded in September 1960 at Rudy Van Gelder's studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey. Bluesville released the original album in 1961, although later reissues sometimes display different release years.
Who plays saxophone on Slim's Shout?
King Curtis plays tenor saxophone alongside Sunnyland Slim's piano and vocals. The supporting group also includes organist Robert Banks, bassist Leonard Gaskin, and drummer Belton Evans.
Does the CD version of Slim's Shout have extra tracks?
Common CD reissues expand the original 10-song program to 12 tracks. The additions include Everytime I Get to Drinking and Tired of You Clowning.
How is Slim's Shout connected to the Chicago blues sound?
Sunnyland Slim was a foundational postwar Chicago pianist, but this particular session was recorded in New Jersey with a New York-area rhythm section. His forceful barrelhouse piano still anchors songs such as The Devil Is a Busy Man and Decoration Day.
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