Lou Rawls – Black And Blue And Tobacco Road / Capitol Jazz Audio CD 2006 

UPC 094635495720

Product Features

• Artist: Lou Rawls
• Label: Capitol Jazz – 094635495720
• Format: CD, Compilation
• Country: Europe
• Release Date: 2006
• Genre: Jazz, Funk / Soul, Blues
• Style: Vocal Jazz, Blues, Soul

Overview

Black And Blue And Tobacco Road by Lou Rawls is a remarkable compilation that delves into Rawls' unique blend of Jazz, Blues, and Soul. Known for his deep, velvety voice and emotive performances, Rawls delivers compelling renditions of both classic blues standards and timeless jazz pieces. This collection spans recordings from his work with Capitol Records, showcasing some of his most iconic tracks.

The album features gems like Tobacco Road, where Rawls' rich voice evokes both the pain and hope of the song's narrative, and St. Louis Blues, a powerful take on the W. C. Handy classic. With contributions from jazz legends such as Joe Sample, Onzy Matthews, and Harvey "Harmonica Fats" Blackston, this compilation offers a deep dive into Rawls’ dynamic and versatile vocal style.

Arranged by Onzy Matthews, this album traverses multiple moods—from the melancholic tones of Strange Fruit to the uplifting spirit of Summertime. It provides an extraordinary showcase of Rawls' musical range and his ability to move between genres with ease, making it an essential collection for fans of jazz, blues, and soul.

Track Listing

1. Roll 'Em Pete – 1:51
   Written-By: Turner, Johnson

2. I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water – 3:32
   Written-By: Eddie Miller

3. How Long, How Long Blues – 4:19
   Written-By: Leroy Carr

4. Everyday I Have The Blues – 2:29
   Written-By: Peter Chatman

5. St. James Infirmary – 4:39
   Written-By: Joe Primrose

6. (What Did I Do To Be So) Black And Blue – 3:26
   Written-By: Razaf, Walter, Brooks

7. Gloomy Sunday – 3:04
   Written-By: Javor, Seres, Lewis

8. Kansas City – 2:10
   Written-By: J. Leiber, M. Stoller

9. Goin' To Chicago Blues – 2:51
   Written-By: C. Basie, J. Rushing

10. Trouble In Mind – 3:50
    Written-By: Richard M. Jones

11. World Of Trouble – 3:09
    Written-By: Oscar Brown Jr.

12. Six Cold Feet Of Ground – 3:00
    Written-By: Leroy Carr

13. Strange Fruit – 3:26
    Written-By: Louis Allan

14. Tobacco Road – 3:58
    Written-By: John D. Loudermilk

15. Cotton Fields – 2:07
    Written-By: Huddie Ledbetter

16. Rockin' Chair – 1:53
    Written-By: Hoagy Carmichael

17. Stormy Weather – 3:00
    Written-By: H. Arlen, T. Koehler

18. Ol' Man River – 3:47
    Written-By: J. Kern, O. Hammerstein

19. Blues For A Four-String Guitar – 3:26
    Written-By: E. Bernstein, M. David

20. St. Louis Blues – 2:25
    Written-By: W. C. Handy

21. Georgia On My Mind – 3:17
    Written-By: H. Carmichael, S. Gorrell

22. Sentimental Journey – 3:17
    Written-By: Homer, Green, Brown

23. Summertime – 3:32
    Written-By: Heyward, Gershwin-Gershwin

24. When It's Sleepy Time Down South – 3:05
    Written-By: Muse, Rene, Rene

Key Credits

• Vocals: Lou Rawls
• Arranged By: Onzy Matthews
• Bass: Curtis Counce, Jim Crutcher
• Drums: Charles "Chiz" Harris, Earl Palmer, Frank Butler, Leroy Henderson
• Guitar: Gene Edwards, Irving Ashby, Ray Crawford, Rene Hall
• Organ: Joe Sample, Richard "Groove" Holmes
• Trumpet: Bobby Bryant, Bud Brisbois, Dalton Smith, Freddie Hill
• Saxophone: Curtis Amy, Clifford Solomon, Lou Ciotti, Sonny Criss
• Harmonica: Harvey "Harmonica Fats" Blackston
• Producer (Original Sessions): Nick Vernet
• Reissue Producer: Michael Cuscuna
• Remix, Remastered By: Ron McMaster
• Photography: George Jerman
• Liner Notes: Michael Cuscuna