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Contents: This is a rare live recording from 1974 in Chicago by Willie Dixon, the unsung giant of Chicago blues, captured in a radio broadcast recording that perfectly captures the atmosphere of the audience! The giant Dixon delivers a powerful and impressive vocal performance of numerous masterpieces he wrote for Muddy Waters, Wolff, and Walter Mitt. He is backed by his regular band, including veteran session player Lafayette Leake (piano) and Dixon's prot?g?, Buster Benton (guitar). In particular, the harmonica playing of the then-young Carey Bell, who is enthusiastically supporting the great man, is superb. Media Reviews and More: This is a rare live recording from 1974 in Chicago by Willie Dixon, the unsung giant of Chicago blues, captured in a radio broadcast recording that perfectly captures the atmosphere of the audience! He delivers a powerful and impressive vocal performance of numerous masterpieces he wrote for Muddy Waters, Wolff, and Walter Mitt. The backing band is solid, featuring veteran session player Lafayette Leake (piano) and Dixon's prot?g?, Buster Benton (guitar). The harmonica playing of the then-young Carey Bell, who is particularly enthusiastic in supporting the maestro, is superb. (C)RS
About the Artist: Willie Dixon was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1915. He moved to Chicago in the early 1940s and worked as the bassist for The Big Three Trio. In 1947, they released many singles, including "Ebony Rhapsody." After the band disbanded in 1951, he began working at Chess Records as a producer, composer, and bassist. In 1954, his song "Hoochie Coochie Man" became a huge hit when Muddy Waters sang it. From then on, he produced countless classics such as Howlin' Wolf's "Spoonful," Sonny Boy Williamson II's "Bring It On Home," Little Walter's "My Babe," Otis Rush's "I Can't Quit You, Baby," and Buddy Guy's "Crazy Love." As a performer, he released several albums, including "Willie's Blues" in 1960 under the joint name with Memphis Slim, and several solo albums, including "I Am The Blues" in 1969. He contributed to the blues world by founding the Blues Heaven Foundation in 1984, but passed away in 1992 at the age of 76.
