Champion Jack Dupree Blues From The Gutter

This was new orleans blues pianist and ex boxer champion jack dupree s debut album released in stereo in 1958 by atlantic records.

Champion jack dupree blues from the gutter.

The title is fed by dupree s song choices which include the down n dirty after hours numbers junker s blues and can t kick the habit as well as the classic murder ballads stack o lee and frankie johnny they re served well by dupree s strong declarative voice but the heart of the music s literally in dupree s hands. Cut in new york in stereo with a blasting band that included saxist pete brown and guitarist larry dale the jerry wexler produced atlantic collection provides eloquent testimony to dupree s eternal place in the new orleans blues and barrelhouse firmament. Blues from the gutter lp mono london records london american recordings. Blues from the gutter is the first album by blues musician champion jack dupree.

The 1958 masterwork album of champion jack dupree s long and prolific career. But it s never gotten the widespread acclaim it certainly deserves. The recording has excellent sound and separation for a 1958 vintage blues album and the vocals and instruments are crisp and clear.