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.
- Strollin’
- T.B. Blues
- Can’t Kick the Habit
- Evil Woman
- Nasty Boogie
- Junker’s Blues
- Bad Blood
- Goin’ Down Slow – James Burke Oden
- Frankie and Johnny – traditional
- Stack-O-Lee – traditional
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