In April 1959, “Atco” label released “Blues from the Gutter”, the debut Champion Jack Dupree album. It was recorded in February 1958, and was produced by Jerry Wexler.

Personnel:

• Champion Jack Dupree – vocals, piano
• Ennis Lowery (aka Larry Dale) – guitar
• Wendell Marshall – double bass
• Willie Jones – drums
• Pete Brown – alto saxophone
• Tom Dowd – recording
• Marvin Israel – cover
• Lee Friedlander – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Champion Jack Dupree; except where noted.

1. Strollin’
2. T.B. Blues
3. Can’t Kick the Habit
4. Evil Woman
5. Nasty Boogie
6. Junker’s Blues
7. Bad Blood
8. Goin’ Down Slow – James Burke Oden
9. Frankie and Johnny – traditional
10. Stack-O-Lee – traditional