The subject of this latest instalment of Jasmine’s now established series of famed bluesmen in session presents the internationally famous and respected guitarist Matt ‘Guitar’ Murphy. Matt was internationally known because of his association with the actor /comedians, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd aka The Blues Brothers.Features cuts from his early career as a sideman which saw him playing with such luminaries as: Junior Parker, Memphis Slim, Bobby Bland, Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry to name a few.Here then are 28 examples of Matt ‘Guitar’ Murphy in session between 1952 and 1961.Fully detailed liner notes.
1. Junior Parker and the Blue Flames - You're My Angel
2. Junior Parker and the Blue Flames - Bad Women Bad Whiskey
3. Earl (Whoopin' and Hollerin') Forrest - I Wronged a Woman
4. Earl (Whoopin' and Hollerin') Forrest - I Can't Forgive Yo
5. Robert Bland With Ike Turner Orchestra - Drifting From Town
6. Robert Bland With Ike Turner Orchestra - Good Lovin'
7. Memphis Slim - Living the Life I Love
8. Memphis Slim - Wish Me Well
9. Memphis Slim -Little Piece of Mind
10. Memphis Slim -Four Years of Torment
11. Memphis Slim -Sassy Mae
12. Billy "the Kid" Emerson With Al Smith's Orchestra - Do Yours
13. Billy "the Kid" Emerson With Al Smith's Orchestra - You Neve
14. Memphis Slim - Stroll On Little Girl
15. Memphis Slim - Steppin' Out
16. Memphis Slim - Slim's Blues
17. Memphis Slim - Lend Me Your Love
18. Memphis Slim - Sassy Mae
19. Otis Rush and Band -So Many Roads, So Many Trains
20. Otis Rush and Band -You Know My Love
21. Otis Rush and Band -I Can't Stop Baby
22. Chuck Berry - Driftin' Blues
23. Chuck Berry - Don't You Lie To Me
24. Chuck Berry - Worried Life Blues
25. Memphis Slim - Lonesome
26. Memphis Slim - I'll Just Keep On Singing the Blues