Video of the Week #94

Pianist Otis Spann was a member of Muddy Waters' band from 1952 until shortly before his death of cancer at age 40 in 1970. His solo recordings are among the best examples of Chicago blues from this classic era. "Spann's Blues" was performed at the 1963 American Folk Blues Festival. He is accompanied by Matt Murphy, guitar; Willie Dixon, bass; and Bill Stepney, drums. The introduction is by Victoria Spivey.

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