ESSENTIAL CHICAGO BLUES V/A LP

This is a compilation of Chicago Blues, but it's also rather more than that. Run your finger down the list of songs here performed by the original artists and it's highly likely you'll recognise them from the repertoire of more recent artists. And while many of the singers here are, sadly, no longer with us, the blues' ability to be creatively recycled has given the music a longevity that should ensure its future.