Walking the Blues explained

Walking the Blues
Type:	Studio album
Artist:	Otis Spann
Cover:	Walking the Blues.jpg
Released:	1972
Recorded:	August 23, 1960
Studio:	Fine Recording, NYC
Genre:	Blues
Length:	45:36
Label:	Barnaby KZ-31290
Producer:	Nat Hentoff
Chronology:	Otis Spann
Prev Title:	Sweet Giant of the Blues
Prev Year:	1970
Next Title:	Heart Loaded with Trouble
Next Year:	1973

Walking the Blues is an album by blues pianist and vocalist Otis Spann recorded in New York in 1960 by Candid Records but not released until 1972 by the Barnaby label.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Reception

AllMusic reviewer Thom Owens stated "Walking the Blues is arguably the finest record Otis Spann ever cut, boasting 11 cuts of astounding blues piano. On several numbers, Spann is supported by guitarist Robert Jr. Lockwood and their interaction is sympathetic, warm, and utterly inviting. ... Most importantly, however, is the fact that Walking the Blues simply sounds great -- it's some of the finest blues piano you'll ever hear.".

Track listing

All compositions by Otis Spann except where noted

1. "It Must Have Been the Devil" − 3:50
2. "Otis' Blues" − 4:16
3. "Going Down Slow" − 3:57
4. "Half Ain't Been Told" (Otis Spann, James Oden) − 4:38
5. "Monkey Face Woman" (Oden) − 4:55
6. "This Is the Blues" − 3:06
7. "Evil Ways" (Oden) − 3:50
8. "Come Day, Go Day" (Oden) − 4:10
9. "Walking the Blues" − 4:55
10. "Bad Condition" (Oden) − 4:21
11. "My Home Is on the Delta" (McKinley Morganfield) − 3:12

Personnel

• Otis Spann − vocals, piano
• Robert Lockwood Jr. − guitar (tracks 1, 3-5, 7, 8, 10 & 11)
• St. Louis Jimmy − vocals (tracks 3, 5, 8, 10)

Notes and References

1. Edwards, D., & Callahan, M., The Barnaby Label Album Discography accessed November 14, 2019
2. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Candid.htm Jazzlists Candid Label Discography
3. https://www.wirz.de/music/spann.htm Wirz' American Music: Otis Spann Discography
4. https://www.jazzdisco.org/candid-records/catalog-79000-series/#ccd-79025 Jazzdisco: Candid Records Catalog: 79000 series