Released 1980
3 2 1 Boogie
Memphis SlimMemphis Slim – 3 2 1 Boogie: a sonic journey
3 2 1 Boogie- Album Overview Released in 1962, "3 2 1 Boogie" is a seminal album by the legendary blues pianist and s…
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Released 1990
All Kinds Of Blues
Memphis SlimAll Kinds Of Blues: discovering Memphis Slim's artistry
All Kinds Of Blues- Album Overview "All Kinds of Blues" is a seminal album by the legendary blues pianist and singer …
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Released 1961
Alone With My Friends
Memphis SlimWhy Memphis Slim's Alone With My Friends matters
Alone With My Friends- Album Overview Released in 1962, "Alone With My Friends" is a seminal album by the legendary b…
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Released 1962
At The Village Gate
Memphis SlimListening guide: Memphis Slim's At The Village Gate
At The Village Gate- Album Overview Memphis Slim's "At The Village Gate," released in 1962, stands as a cornerstone i…
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Released 1971
Blue Memphis
Memphis SlimListening to Blue Memphis by Memphis Slim-Blue Memphis
Album overview Memphis Slim's "Blue Memphis," released in 1962, stands as a significant entry in the blues genre, sho…
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Released 2006
Bluesingly Yours
Memphis SlimUnpacking Memphis Slim's Bluesingly Yours
Bluesingly Yours- Album Overview "Bluesingly Yours," released in 1960, stands as a significant entry in the discograp…
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Released 2012
Boogie After Midnight
Memphis SlimFrom intro to finale: what Boogie After Midnight delivers
Boogie After Midnight- Album Overview Released in 1962, "Boogie After Midnight" is a compelling showcase of Memphis S…
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Released 0
Boogie for My Friends
Memphis SlimAlbum spotlight: Memphis Slim-Boogie for My Friends – Boogie for My Friends
Album overview Memphis Slim, born as John Len Chatmon, was a pivotal figure in the world of blues music, known for hi…
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Released 2007
Boogie Woogie
Memphis SlimInside the atmosphere of Memphis Slim's Boogie Woogie
Boogie Woogie- Album Overview Released in 1961, "Boogie Woogie" is a seminal album by the legendary blues pianist and…
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Released 0
Boogie Woogie Duets
Memphis SlimInside Boogie Woogie Duets by Memphis Slim-Boogie Woogie Duets
Album overview Memphis Slim, an iconic figure in the world of blues and boogie-woogie, released the album "Boogie Woo…
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Released 1984
Boogie-woogie duos: Jazz à La huchette
Memphis SlimThe evolution of Memphis Slim-Boogie-woogie duos: Jazz à La huchette in Boogie-woogie duos: Jazz à La huchette
Album overview Released in 1999, "Boogie-woogie duos: Jazz à La huchette" is a significant album in the legacy of Mem…
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Released 1961
Broken Soul Blues
Memphis SlimMemphis Slim raises the bar with Broken Soul Blues
Broken Soul Blues- Album Overview "Broken Soul Blues" is a seminal album by Memphis Slim, released in 1962 under the …
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Released 1995
Chicago Blues Masters, Volume 1
Memphis SlimExploring the sound of Memphis Slim-Chicago Blues Masters, Volume 1: Chicago Blues Masters, Volume 1
Album overview The album "Chicago Blues Masters, Volume 1," released in 1991, is a significant collection that encaps…
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Released 1963
Chicago Boogie-woogie And Blues
Memphis SlimChicago Boogie-woogie And Blues: exploring the world of Memphis Slim
Chicago Boogie-woogie And Blues- Album Overview Memphis Slim's "Chicago Boogie-woogie And Blues" was released in 1952…
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Released 1965
Clap Your Hands
Memphis SlimCheck the vibes: Memphis Slim-Clap Your Hands – Clap Your Hands
Album overview Memphis Slim's "Clap Your Hands," released in 1962, is a vibrant album that captures the essence of th…
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Released 2006
Going Back To Tennessee
Memphis SlimIs Going Back To Tennessee Memphis Slim's best work yet?
Going Back To Tennessee- Album Overview "Going Back To Tennessee," released in 1962, is a significant entry in Memphi…
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Released 0
Harlem Bound
Memphis SlimThe evolution of Memphis Slim-Harlem Bound in Harlem Bound
Album overview Memphis Slim, born in 1915, was a pivotal figure in the blues genre, known for his powerful piano play…
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Released 0
I Am The Blues
Memphis SlimThe evolution of Memphis Slim-I Am The Blues in I Am The Blues
Album overview "I Am The Blues" is a seminal album by the legendary blues pianist and singer Memphis Slim, released i…
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Released 1971
In Life
Memphis SlimHow Memphis Slim shaped the sound of In Life
In Life- Album Overview "In Life," released in 1962, is a seminal album by the legendary blues pianist and vocalist M…
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Released 1961
Just Blues
Memphis SlimJust Blues: the next chapter for Memphis Slim
Just Blues- Album Overview "Just Blues" is a pivotal album by the legendary blues artist Memphis Slim, released in 19…
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Released 1968
Lord Have Mercy On Me
Memphis SlimThe evolution of Memphis Slim-Lord Have Mercy On Me in Lord Have Mercy On Me
Album overview Memphis Slim, born John Len Chatman in 1915, was a pivotal figure in the blues genre, particularly kno…
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Released 2006
Memphis Heat
Memphis SlimCheck the vibes: Memphis Slim-Memphis Heat – Memphis Heat
Album overview Memphis Heat is a celebrated album by the iconic American blues musician Memphis Slim, released in 196…
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Released 1961
Memphis Slim
Memphis SlimMemphis Slim – Memphis Slim: track-by-track perspective
Memphis Slim- Album Overview The self-titled album "Memphis Slim," released in 1962, is a significant work from the l…
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Released 1974
Memphis Slim - Volume Ii
Memphis SlimWhy Memphis Slim's Memphis Slim - Volume Ii matters
Memphis Slim - Volume Ii- Album Overview Released in 1962, "Memphis Slim - Volume II" is a significant entry in the b…
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Released 2000
Memphis Slim at the Gate of Horn
Memphis SlimUnpacking Memphis Slim-Memphis Slim at the Gate of Horn's Memphis Slim at the Gate of Horn
Album overview Memphis Slim at the Gate of Horn is a landmark live album recorded by the legendary blues pianist and …
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Released 2002
Memphis Slim Featuring J.p. Armouroux
Memphis SlimMemphis Slim Featuring J.p. Armouroux: discovering Memphis Slim's artistry
Memphis Slim Featuring J.p. Armouroux- Album Overview The album "Memphis Slim Featuring J.p. Armouroux" was released …
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Released 1969
Mother Earth
Memphis SlimMother Earth: discovering Memphis Slim's artistry
Mother Earth- Album Overview "Mother Earth," released in 1962, is a seminal album by the legendary blues pianist and …
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Released 1961
No Strain
Memphis SlimFrom intro to finale: what No Strain delivers
No Strain- Album Overview "No Strain," released in 1962, is a notable album by the legendary blues pianist and singer…
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Released 1988
Parisian Blues
Memphis SlimParisian Blues: the next chapter for Memphis Slim
Parisian Blues- Album Overview "Parisian Blues," released in 1962, marks a significant chapter in the storied career …
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Released 1960
Pete Seeger At The Village Gate
Memphis SlimDiving deep into Pete Seeger At The Village Gate by Memphis Slim
Pete Seeger At The Village Gate- Album Overview "Pete Seeger At The Village Gate" is an iconic live album recorded by…
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Released 1991
Raining the Blues
Memphis SlimAlbum spotlight: Memphis Slim-Raining the Blues – Raining the Blues
Album overview Memphis Slim's "Raining the Blues," released in 1961, stands as a significant work in the realm of blu…
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Released 1981
Rockin' the Blues
Memphis SlimUnpacking Memphis Slim-Rockin' the Blues's Rockin' the Blues
Album overview The album "Rockin' the Blues" by Memphis Slim was released in 1962. Memphis Slim, born as John Len Cha…
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