This essential release presents the blues masterwork Slim’s Shout (released in 1961). The album was recorded by Rudy Van Gelder in his studio at Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and features Slim as a leader, accompanied by Curtis and other jazz session players from the New York City scene, such as organist Robert Banks, bassist Leonard Gaskin, and drummer **Belton Evans. Highlights include ‘The Devil Is a Busy Man,’ ’Shake It,’ and ’It’s You Baby,’ as well as the remake of ’Sunnyland Special’ – one of Slim’s most celebrated tunes. The 2 bonus tracks contained on this collector’s LP vinyl limited edition, ’Everytime I Get to Drinkin’ and an earlier reading of ’Brownskin Woman’ belong to Chicago Blues Session. 1. Prison Bound 2. Slims Shout 3. The Devil is a Busy Man 4. Brownskin Woman 5. Shake It 6. Everytime I Get To Drinkin (Bonus Track) 7. Decoration Day 8. Baby How Long 9. Sunnyland Special 10. Harlem Cant Be Heaven 11. Its You Baby 12. Brownskin Woman (Previous Version) (Bonus Track)
