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Synopsis: This Grammy-nominated masterpiece, originally released in 2004 by Pinetop Perkins, the pianist who played a long and distinguished role in Muddy Waters' backing band, has been re-released after being difficult to obtain for a long time! As the title suggests, many female artists such as Susan Tedeski, Marcia Ball, Madeleine Peyroux, and the late Ruth Brown and Deborah Coleman showcase their wonderful vocals. Also featured are the Chicago rhythm section of his close friends Wi Smith and Bob Stroger, as well as Elvin Bishop. The album primarily features original compositions, but also includes covers of classics by Little Walter, Lead Belly, and others. Media Reviews and More: Pinetop Perkins, the pianist who played a long and distinguished role in Muddy Waters' backing band, has re-released his Grammy-nominated masterpiece from 2004, which had long been difficult to obtain! As the title suggests, many female artists, including Susan Tedeski, Marcia Ball, Madeleine Peyroux, and the late Ruth Brown and Deborah Coleman, showcase their wonderful vocals. His close friends, the Chicago rhythm section of Wi Smith and Bob Stroger, and Elvin Bishop also participate. The album features mainly original compositions, as well as classics by Little Walter, Lead Belly, and others. (C)RS
About the Artist: Born in Mississippi in 1913. Active from the mid-1930s, he excelled in Delta blues as well as boogie-woogie piano. In the 1950s, he collaborated with Robert Nighthawk and Earl Hooker. He also recorded under his own name for Sun Records in 1953. From the early 1960s, he was based in Chicago and, as Otis Spann's successor, became a core member of the Muddy Waters Band from 1969, supporting its sound. After Muddy's death, he consistently released solo works, starting with "After Hours" in 1988. In 2003, he was featured in the Blues Movie Project, and in 2008, he released "Pinetop Perkins and Friends," which featured Eric Clapton and B.B. King, among others, and became a hot topic. Then, in 2010, he won a Grammy Award for his collaborative album with his close friend Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, "Join at the Hip." In 2011, he ended his long career at the age of 97.
