Charly Boxed Set: Little Walter



In Chicago last weekend I stopped by the Jazz Record Mart and picked
up (among other things): "Little Walter - the Chess Years 1952-1963" 
(Charly CD REDBOX 5). I've listened to about half of it so far but
decided I didn't have to wait to offer my unqualified recommendation.
 This is without a doubt the finest LW compilation I've heard.  Four
discs, including almost every track he made for Chess during the
years indicated (there are a few unreleased tracks that are not
included because, according to the excellent discography included in
the box, they were very weak efforts).  Several alternate takes are
also included.  The sound is very good (certainly as good as on the
MCA LW disc I've got).  Say what you will about these Charly sets,
but I don't think there's anything out there to compare with this
one.  EW 
Eliot Williams
University of Wisconsin Medical School
ecwillms@xxxxxxxxxxxxx




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