I'm pretty sure I need some professional help, but the only music I ever want to listen to lately are the two albums Otis Spann cut with Robert Lockwood, Walking The Blues and Otis Spann Is The Blues. I own these both on vinyl (in the case of Is the Blues, an original copy AND a 180g reissue) and I have a few questions --
I'm looking for nerdy information about these recording dates (both recorded in 1960, even though Walking The Blues was released a decade later, iirc) - what gear was used, what were the circumstances, etc. Does anyone have a CD version? I'd buy a CD version if the booklet went into these sorts of details (what amp was used, etc). I realize how geeky this is, but, longshot or not, still really wanna know - I'm sure some of you can relate.
My other question is - can anyone recommend any further 'duo' type situations like this? I just love being able to pick out who's doing what, as opposed to full band dates (not that I don't love full band albums). Something truly intoxicating about Lockwood's jazzy, tasteful runs and Otis's brilliant piano playing...I need more!!
How's that Muddy / Otis live Collaboration album from '58? I hear the sound quality is bad but that's never stopped me before...