Chicago Blues: A Living History

Personnel: John Primer, Lurrie Bell, Carlos Johnson (vocals, guitar); Billy Boy Arnold, Billy Branch (vocals, harmonica); Mike Avery (vocals, background vocals); Billy Flynn (guitar, slide guitar); Matthew Skoller (harmonica); Johnny ''Fingers'' Iguana (piano, organ, keyboards); Felton Crews (bass guitar); Kenny Smith (drums).Audio Mixer: Blaise Barton.Liner Note Author: Larry Skoller.Recording information: Joyride Studio, Chicago, IL.Photographers: Mark Mahar; Marc PoKempner; Jacques Demêtre.This historic compilation of classic Chicago blues from six decades brought through contemporary recording terms is a loving, two-CD set of music that is not interpreted or reinvented as it is played faithfully to the core. A fairly set rhythm section featuring guitarist Billy Flynn, bassist Felton Crews, and drummer Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith, backs modern-day living legends like Billy Boy Arnold, Lurrie Bell, Billy Branch, and John Primer on tunes penned by both Sonny Boy Williamsons, Big Bill Bro