Complete Recorded Works 1 (1928-32) [Import]

Scrapper Blackwell | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 20, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Document
• ASIN: B000000JIT
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #558,075 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Kokomo Blues

2. Penal Farm Blues

3. Mr. Scrapper's Blues

4. Down And Out Blues

5. Trouble Blues-Part 1

6. Trouble Blues-Part 2

7. Non-Skid Tread

8. Be-Da-Da-Bum

9. Springtime Blues

10. Rocky Luck Blues

11. Mean Baby Blues

12. Rambling Blues

13. Blue Day Blues

14. Down South Blues

15. Sneaking Blues

16. Hard Time Blues

17. Back Door Blues

18. Down In Black Bottom

19. My Dream Blues

20. Whiskey Man Blues

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Scrapper Blackwell will always be best remembered for playing the guitar on a lengthy set of duets released under the name of pianist/singer Leroy Carr. His own solo recordings from the same era did not make him famous but they are certainly worthy. This CD is the first of two Document discs that have all of Blackwell's dates as a leader from the era. Blackwell is showcased on unaccompanied solos, playing on one song apiece with singer Bertha "Chippie" Hill, Leroy Carr (though this time Blackwell is the vocalist and leader), Robinson's Knights of Rest (a trio also including clarinetist Arnett Nelson), and singer Teddy Moss, plus four songs backing the vocals of Black Bottom McPhail. Highlights include "Penal Farm Blues," "Mr. Scrapper's Blues," the two-part "Trouble Blues," "Be-Da-Da-Bum," "Hard Time Blues," and "Mix That Thing." Excellent music that shows just how underrated Scrapper Blackwell continues to be. --Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Customer Reviews

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, November 15, 2004

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M. Watkins - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Complete Recorded Works 1 (1928-32) (Audio CD)

I love this collection of Scrapper's work.
I think the man was a genius from his voice
down to his hand. Listen to the samples provided
by Amazon: Kokomo Blues, Penal Farm Blues, Down
and Out Blues, Springtime Blues ets. The sounds
on this recording convey so much more than I could
do by my paltry description. Scrapper was one of
the BEST as far as I'm concerned. Not only don't
they make music like this anymore - it can't
be done. It's music from a bygone era - another age -
and it has 'aged' beautifully. Srapper offers a
quality and integrity that offers top-tier
musicianship.