Memphis Slim Memphis Slim, U.S.A. Mini Hailing From NYC Logo Al Bilali Soudan – Chez

Al Bilali Soudan – Chez Aballou [Lp]

the quality of these archival performances is impressive

Out Of The Woods (Taylor's Version) 5

Curated by Jeremy Allen White

Memphis Slim Memphis Slim, U.S.A. Mini Hailing From NYC Logo Al Bilali Soudan – ChezFor the most part, this is a 1961 session wherein the blues raconteur and pianist Memphis Slim runs through a good chunk of his repertoire, the songs that came to mind that afternoon. As such, its relaxed entertainment, rather than a fixed recording for a larger audience. Which is not to say an audience cant enjoy this music. Slims piano playing is dynamically rich, delicate at times, and pounding when necessary. His vocals are strong, too, but just