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Kid Ramos / Bob Corritore
Phoenix Blues Sessions
Released November 2012

Mud Morganfield

Son Of The Seventh Son

Severn Records 0055

Released March 20, 2012

 

 

 

 

Bob Corritore was very proud to be asked to produce the first national release by the eldest son of Muddy Waters. Mud Morganfield carries on his father's tradition in fine form. Bob plays harmonica on 7 of the 12 tracks, sharing harp duties with the great Harmonica Hinds who plays on the remaining 5 tracks. Other players include Rick Kreher, Billy Flynn, Barrelhouse Chuck, E.G. McDaniel, and Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith.

Tail Dragger & Bob Corritore

Longtime Friends In The Blues

Delta Groove

Released March 20, 2012

 

 

Tail Dragger was one of Bob's first employers in the blues. He is a intensely powerful vocalist with a raw, wild style of singing. This is an album of throw-down deep Chicago Blues with no apologies!. Other players on the CD are Henry Gray, Kirk Fletcher, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, and Brian Fahey.

Various ArtistsLucerne Blues Festival 2011

LBF 11

Released November 1, 2011

 

 

 

 

This souvenir CD was released to honor the 17th Annual Lucerne Blues Festival held in Lucerne, Switzerland in 2011. The disc features selections from all the artists performing at the festival and includes a cut ifeaturing Bob Corritore and Henry Gray. The track "Things Have changed" as sung by Henry Gray is both produced by Bob and featuring Bob's harmonica.

Diunna Greenleaf

Trying toHold On

 

Released July 2011

 

 

 

 

 

Various Artists

Blues For The Gulf

VizzTone Label Group

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Released December, 2010

 

 

 

This is a benefit compliation, with proceeds going to Voice Of The Wetlands to aid victims of the BP oil spill. All artists have donated their songs. Dave Riley & Bob Corritore have contributed the CDs opening track, "Oil Spill Blues" (this is the one song on the album produced by Bob Corritore). Other tracks include Bob Margolin, Gary Allegretto, Candye Kane, Matt Hill, Laurie Morvan, Hamilton Loomis, and many others .

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 Paul Oscher

Released October 2010

Bet On The Blues

Blues Fidelity Records

 

 

 

The amazing Paul Oscher got his start as harmonica player in the Muddy Waters band in the 1960s. Paul went on to develop a powerful one man band routine where he pays harmonica in a neck rack, sings and plays guitar. Bob Corritore and Clarke Rigsby share production credits with Paul on 2 tracks recorded live at the Rhythm Room.

Bob Corritore & Friends

Harmonica Blues

Delta Groove Music 139

Released September 17th, 2010

 

 

This spectacular CD celebrates the 40th year of Bob's harmonica playing with 14 songs recorded over a 20 year period with special guests Little Milton, Koko Taylor, Dave Riley, Nappy Brown, Robert Lockwood, Jr., Henry Gray, Big Pete Pearson, Tomcat Courtney, Eddie Clearwater, Pinetop Perkins, Honeyboy Edwards, Carol Fran, Chief Schabuttie Gilliame, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Bob Margolin, Chico Chism, Chris James, Patrick Rynn, Brian Fahey, Johnny Rapp, Buddy Reed, David Maxwell, Eddie Taylor, Jr., and more. This CD made it to #2 on the Living Blues Radio Charts in Sept 2010. A great reflection of Bob's long musical career and musical associates.

Various Artists

Flyin' High, A Collection Of  Phoenix Blues, Rhythm, and Spirit

Southwest Musical Arts Foundation 07

To be released in early 2010

 

 

This compilation presents a 27 song sampling of the glorious blues sides recorded in Phoenix, Arizona during the 1950s and 1960s

Various Artists

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2009 Lucerne Blues Festival

Promotional Cd

Released November 2009

 

 

 

This promotional CD was released to honor the 15th Annual Lucerne Blues Festival held in Lucerne, Switzerland in 2009. This CD features selections from all the artists performing at the festival and includes two cuts involving Bob Corritore: Dave Riley's perfroming "Come Here Baby' , and Tomcat Courtney "I Wonder", both produced by Bob and featuring Bob's harmonica.

Dave Riley/Bob Corritore

Lucky To Be Living

Blue Witch BWR106

Release Date: September 8, 2009

 

 

 

Dave Riley and Bob Corritore's second release provides more great down-home blues as is their specialty. The title track is one of four Frank Frost songs covered on the CD

Big Pete Pearson

Finger In Your Eye

VizzTone Label Group

Release Date: July 7, 2009

 

 

 

 

Big Pete Pearson's second national release features 10 original songs. Big Pete's powerful and expressive voice is surrounded by a top-notch group of players with the Rhythm Room All-Stars, plus special guests Pinetop Perkins, Duke Robillard, Henry Gray, Billy Flynn, Eddie Taylor, Jr., Doug James, and more

Jimmy Rogers

Feelin' Good

Blind Pig BPLP5018

Release Date: May 19, 2009

 

 

 

 

This limited edition, high quality LP version of the classic Jimmy Rogers album Feelin' Good includes all 9 tracks from the original album with simply great backing by Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, plus 2 previously unreleased Jimmy Rogers tracks produced by Bob Corritore with a band that includes Chico Chism, Buddy Reed, S.E. Willis, Bruce Lopez, and Bob.

Various Artists

Broadcasting The Blues

SWMAF Records 04

Release Date: February 2009

 

 

 

 

This CD commemorates 25 years of live on-air performances on Bob Corritore's award-winning radio show, Those Lowdown Blues on KJZZ. Performers include Billy Boy Arnold, Billy Flynn, CeDell Davis, Chief Schabuttie Gilliame, Chris James, Dave Riley, Henry Gray, Jerry Lawson, Johnny Dyer, Johnny Rapp, Johnny Rawls, Lazy Lester, Louisiana Red, Lowell Fulson, Margo Reed, Mario Moreno, Otis Clay, Patrick Rynn, Tomcat Courtney, and Willie Dixon.

Various Artists

2007 Lucerne Blues Festival Promotional CD

Release Date: 2007

 

 

 

 

This promotional CD was released to honor the 13th Annual Lucerne Blues Festival held in Lucerne, Switzerland. This CD contains two cuts involving Bob Corritore: Big Pete Pearson and The Rhythm Room All-Stars' song, "My Baby Is A Jockey" and "Naptown Blues", a cut featuring the late Robert Lockwood, Jr.; originally released on the Bob Corritore All-Star Blues Sessions CD

Tomcat Courtney

Downsville Blues

Blue Witch Records BWR105

Release Date: 5/20/08

 

 

 

Tomcat Courtney is a hidden blues jewel originally from Waco, Texas, but he has resided in San Diego since the 1970s. Bob produced and plays harmonica on this CD, which is Tomcat's first national release.

 

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Bob Corritore/Dave Riley

Travelin' The Dirt Road

Blue Witch Records BWR104

Release Date: 9/11/07

 

 

 

 

This CD features the natural musical chemistry of Mississippi-born Dave Riley, together with Bob Corritore. A real down-home blues treat!

 

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Nappy Brown
Long Time Coming

Blind Pig Records BPCD5119

Release Date: 9/25/07

 

 

 

 

This great CD is produced mostly by Scott Cable, with just one cut produced by Bob Corritore. This cut features Bob on harmonica with Henry Gray, Kid Ramos, Chico Chism, Johnny Rapp, and Mario Moreno. Bob's cut was added after the fact to round out the CD with a rocker. Nappy Brown is simply one of the greatest blues singers of all time.

 

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Big Pete Pearson with the Rhythm Room All-Stars

I'm Here Baby

Blue Witch Records BWR102

Release Date: 2/21/07

 

 

 

This CD is the first national release by the amazing Big Pete Pearson. Pete's powerhouse vocals are showcased on 12 songs with backing by the Rhythm Room All-Stars, Ike Turner, W.C. Clark (Pete's younger cousin), Joey DeFrancesco, Kid Ramos, and more.

 

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Various Artists

House Rockin' And Blues Shoutin'! Celebrating 15 Years Of The Rhythm Room

Blue Witch Records BWR103

Release Date: 9/11/07

 

 

 

Artists include The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Robert Lockwood, Jr., The Mannish Boys featuring Finis Tasby, Floyd Dixon, Louisiana Red, Big Pete Pearson and the Rhythm Room All-Stars (Featuring Bob Corritore), Henry Gray, Billy Boy Arnold, Paul Oscher, Johnny Dyer, Chief Schabuttie Gilliame, Long John Hunter, Kid Ramos, Sonny Rhodes, and more!

 

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Floyd Dixon

Time Brings About A Change: A Floyd Dixon Celebration

HighJohn

Released 2006

 

 

 

 

This Album recorded live at the Rhythm Room is the late Floyd Dixon's last recording and he is joined by his friends Pinetop Perkins, Henry Gray, Kid Ramos, Johnny Tucker, Kim Wilson, and more. Bob Corritore was part of a production team that included Bob Auerbach as executive Producer, Kid Ramos as production team leader and Clarke Rigsby. Great performances and a spirit reflective of the importance of these recordings.

 

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Various Artists

American Music: The HighTone Records Story

HighTone(HCD8195)

Released 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This brilliant 4 CD, 1 DVD box set reflects the 23 years of the world's most definitive roots label. One of the 4 CDs is completely devoted to blues and includes 3 songs produced by Bob Corritore (of which one of these features Bob's harmonica work). The Corritore produced cuts are Kim Wilson / Eyesight To The Blind, Henry Gray / How Could You Do It (with Bob On Harp) and Louisiana Red / September 11th Blues. Bob is very proud of his association with HighTone and credits this label for giving him his start as a recording artist. Thank you HighTone!

 

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Pinetop Perkins

Born In The Honey

Sagebrush Productions

Released 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pinetop Perkins is one of the greatest blues piano players of all time. This DVD by Sagebrush Productions profiles this great legend with interviews and performances. Bob's music is heard in the song "Rather Quit Her", used in the soundtrack. It is a studio track produced by Bob that features, Pine, Bob, Johnny Rapp, Paul Thomas and Chico all in a solid groove.

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Chico Chism's West Side Chicago Blues Party

SWMAF 03

Released 2006

 

 

 

 

The great Chico Chism is honored with this reissue of 1970s Chicago sides. It combines highlights of Chico Chism's Cher-Kee Label with Eddie Shaw And The Wolf Gang's Simmons Label sides (in which Chico was the drummer). The sessions were produced by Eddie Shaw and Chico, and the album production, research, and compilation are by Bob Corritore. Release date May 20, 2006

 

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Willie "Big Eyes" Smith

Way Back

Hightone HCD8191

Released 2006

 

 

 

 

Willie Big Eyes Smith steps forward as a harmonica master and frontman in a star studded release featuring Pinetop Perkins, James Cotton, Calvin "Fuzz" Jones, Bob Margolin, Billy Flynn, Bob Stroger, Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith, Little Frank, Johnny Rapp and Bob Corritore. A Chicago Blues classic in the making! Release date May 9th, 2006.

 

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The Reed Family Album
Blood Harmony: A Cappella

SWMAF Records 02

Released 2005

 

 

 

 

Though Francine Reed is a well known name around the world for her albums on the Ichiban label and her work with Lyle Lovett, it is a little known fact that when she and her family get together they love to harmonize some deep soul gospel and R & B. It is their lifetime of singing together that makes this CD so special. Bob felt a need to bring this great musical phenomena into the studio for the world to enjoy.

 

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Chief Schabuttie Gilliame

Snakes Crawls At Night

Random Chance RCD-17

Released 2004

 

 

 

African Born, Louisiana and Arkansas blues schooled and now based in Buckeye, Arizona, this CD presents a marvelous debut by this great blues growler. Backing musicians include Louisiana Red, Kid Ramos, Junior Watson, Rusty Zinn, Kirk "Eli" Fletcher, Richard Innes, Chico Chism, Johnny Rapp, Paul Thomas, Mario Moreno and more. Producer Bob Corritore lends his harmonica talents to four of the 10 selections.

 

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Louisiana Red

No Turn On Red

Hightone / HMG 1010

Released 2005

 

 

 

 

The Legendary Louisiana Red and Bob are close friends and regularly perform together. This is the second release that Bob has produced by Red. Bob plays harmonica on 5 of the 11 tunes. Other backing musicians include Chico Chism, Johnny Rapp, Buddy Reed, Paul Thomas, Mario Moreno, Paul Fasulo and Brian Fahey. High intensity, down home blues at its best.

 

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Robert Lockwood, Jr.

The Legend Live

M.C. Records

MC Records MC-0051

Released 2004

 

 

 

Recorded live at the Rhythm Room and produced by Bob Corritore and Clarke Rigsby, this CD captures the master in a solo concert setting. Released in the states on M.C. Records and with two additional tracks in Japan on P-Vine.

 

 

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Blues On My Radio

SWMAF Records 01

Released 2004

 

 

 

 

A collection of 16 down home performances by blues masters from their radio broadcasts on Bob Corritore's award winning radio program "Those Lowdown Blues" on KJZZ 91.5 FM. Artists include Lowell Fulson, Lazy Lester, Robert Lockwood, Jr,, Charlie Musselwhite, Louisiana Red, Johnny Dyer, Harmonica Fats, Rick Estrin, and more.

 

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R.L. Burnside - No Monkeys On This TrainR.L. Burnside

No Monkeys On This Train

Hightone HCD8152

Released 2003

 

 

 

 

The great R.L. Burnside is clearly the most popular downhome bluesman of these modern times. Bob produced half this CD with four Live at the Rhythm Room tracks (two previously unreleased) and one studio track with Bob backing R.L Burnside on harmonica. The other half was produced by Dr. David Evans for his famous High Water record label. Bob and his friend Drew Verbis did the album compilation with supervision from the great Bruce Bromberg.

 

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Putamayo American BluesVarious Artists

American Blues

Putumayo

Putumayo Records 215-2

Released 2003

 

 

 

Putumayo put together a 14 song collection of contemporary recordings of great artists. This label is known for their wonderful collections of world and ethnic music genres. Bob is pleased that Henry Gray's "How Could You Do It" was chosen. This cut was produced by Bob who lends some powerful harmonica work to the track. Also included in this collection are artists such as Otis Rush, Solomon Burke, Susan Tedeschi, Robert Cray, Albert Collins, Chris Thomas, Ruth Brown, Taj Mahal, Arthur Adams, B.B. King, Sugar Pie DeSanto, and Keb Mo'.

 

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Big Bad Love soundtrack Various Artists

Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack "Big Bad Love"

Nonesuch 79637-2

Released 2002

 

 

 

The R.L. Burnside cut "Come On In," produced by Bob, appears on this soundtrack. This movie stars Debra Winger, Arliss Howard, Rosanna Arquette and Angie Dickinson. Also on this soundtrack are songs by Tom Waits, Steve Earle, T-Model Ford, Junior Kimbrough, and more.

 

 

 

 

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Rhythm Room BluesVarious Artists

Rhythm Room Blues

Hightone HCD8139

Released 2001

 

 

 

 

With this CD, Bob has documented a few of the magical live performances that happen consistently at his nightclub, the Rhythm Room. Inspired performances with R.L. Burnside, Kim Wilson, Henry Gray, Sam Lay, Sonny Rhodes, Nappy Brown and Mojo Buford. Some of the sidemen on this album include Bob Margolin, Rusty Zinn, Billy Flynn, Chico Chism, Johnny Rapp, Paul Thomas, Chris James, and Patrick Rynn. Excellent live sound courtesy Clarke Rigsby.

 

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Not The Same Old Bles Crap II Various Artists

Not The Same Old Blues Crap II

Fat Possum 80342-2

Released 2001

 

 

 

 

A sampler of Fat Possum artists that includes one track by R.L. Burnside ("Walking Blues") recorded live at the Rhythm Room that was produced by Bob and recorded by the award winning Clarke Rigsby.

 

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Kim Wilson - Smokin' Joint

Kim Wilson

Smokin' Joint

M.C. 0043

Released 2001

 

 

 

 

Half of this CD was recorded live at the Rhythm Room and was co-produced by Bob Corritore. Masterful contemporary traditionalism and spirited, heartfelt performances.

 

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Henry Gray Henry Gray

Plays Chicago Blues

HighTone 8131

Released 2001

 

 

 

 

Bob produced and plays on this album which captures the sound and spirit of classic 1950's style Chicago Blues. Henry Gray is one of the last living Chicago Blues piano legends. With Chico Chism, Bob Margolin, Kid Ramos, Johnny Rapp, Paul Thomas, and Pops McFarlane.

 

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All-Star Blues SessionsBob Corritore

All-Star Blues Sessions

HighTone HMG1009

Released 1999

 

 

 

 

Bob's highly acclaimed, self-produced 1999 release. With an all-star extravaganza of special guests including Bo Diddley, Jimmy Rogers, R.L. Burnside, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Nappy Brown, Kid Ramos, Henry Gray, Bob Margolin, King Karl, Rusty Zinn, Chico Chism, Lil' Ed, Clarence Edwards, Jimmy Dotson, Dino Spells, Pinetop Perkins, and more! This CD made #19 in the Living Blues Radio Charts as well as getting great reviews in Living Blues, Blues Review, Downbeat and Stereophile magazines.

 

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Big Leon Brooks

Big Leon Brooks

Let's Go To Town

Earwig CD493

Original LP release 1982

CD release 1994

 

 

 

Solid blues harmonica and vocals by a Chicago blues master, with support from Louis Myers, Eddie Taylor, Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson, Junior Pettis, Pinetop Perkins, Big Moose Walker, Bob Stroger, and Odie Payne Jr. Bob co-produced this album with Steve Wisner.

 

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Little Willie Anderson

 Little Willie Anderson

Swinging the Blues

Earwig CD4930

Original LP release 1979

CD release 1994

 

 

 

Bob's first production in 1979, showcasing the harmonica work of Little Willie Anderson with an all-star backup band including Robert "Junior" Lockwood, Jimmie Lee Robinson, Sammy Lawhorn, and Fred Below.

 

 

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R.L. Burnside R.L. Burnside

Come On In

Fat Possum 80317

Released 1998

 

 

 

 

Bob Corritore produced only the title track on this CD, which showcases R.L. performing solo live at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix. The rest of this album is an experimental blues album featuring re-mixes of R.L.'s downhome Mississippi music, complete with vocal samples and drum loops. Certainly one of the most controversial blues records of the decade.

 

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Low BlowsVarious Artists

Low Blows

Rooster Blues 2610

LP version released 1988

CD version released 1994

 

 

 

A collection of downhome Chicago blues harmonica from the 1970s. The set includes Big Walter Horton (with Carey Bell), Mojo Buford, Joe Carter (with Big John Wrencher), Good Rockin' Charles, Big Leon Brooks, Big Wheeler, and Easy Baby.  Album production and compilation by Bob Corritore and Jim O'Neal. Sessions produced by Steve Wisner, Bruce Iglauer, George Paulis, and Bob Corritore.

 

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Blue Saguaro

 Various Artists

Blue Saguaro

Fervor 120

(now out of print)

Released 1993

 

 

 

A collection of Arizona blues released in 1993 providing an overview of Arizona's local blues talent.  Includes performances by Chico Chism, Dino Spells, Buddy Reed, Big Pete Pearson, S.E. Willis, Chief Gillame, Rena Haus, Rocket 88s, Tommy Dukes, Sam Taylor, Scotty Spenner, and Hans Olson.

 

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Louisiana Red

Louisiana Red

Sittin' Here Wonderin'

Earwig CD4932

Released 1995

 

 

 

 

Raw, impassioned, over-amplified solo performances by this acknowledged blues master. Nominated for a W.C. Handy Award.

 

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Fat Possum compilation Various Artists

Fat Possum ... Not The Same Old Blues Crap

Fat Possum 80312

Released 1997

 

 

 

Contains one cut by R.L. Burnside produced by Bob Corritore.

 

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Earwig Records Anniversary CD Various Artists

Earwig Records 16th Anniversary Sampler

Earwig CD4932

Released 1995

 

 

 

Contains two songs produced by Bob Corritore, one by Little Willie Anderson and one by Louisiana Red.

 

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 Mojo Buford

 Mojo Buford

Champagne & Reefer

Fedora 5015

Released 1999

 

 

 

 

Recorded live at the Rhythm Room in Phoenix, with Mojo on vocals and harmonica,  special guest Bob Margolin on guitar. Also appearing are Chico Chism, Johnny Rapp, and Paul Thomas.

 

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Essential Blues Harmonica

Various Artists

Essential Blues Harmonica

HOB 51416-1300

Released 1997

 

 

 

 

Includes one cut produced by Bob Corritore and Steve Wisner ... Big Leon Brooks' "Sugar Mama". Bob is proud that HOB considered this cut "essential blues harmonica".

 

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Desert Blues, Vol. 1 Various Artists
Desert Blues, Vol. 1

CDGBs 1

(now out of print)

Released 1996

 

 

 

Bob produced and plays on four cuts on this CD (one cut each by King Karl, Chico Chism, Dino Spells and Chief Gillame). This album, compiled by the Phoenix Blues Society,  presents a broad overview of Phoenix's stylistically diverse blues scene.

Earwig 20th Anniversary CollectionVarious Artists

Earwig Music 20th Anniversary Collection

CD4946

Released 1999

 

 

 

An overview of the first 20 years of a great independent blues label run by Michael Frank, a man who loves and understands the real blues. This 31 song collection contains two songs produced by Bob Corritore, and one produced by Bob and his friend Steve Wisner.

 

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W.C. Handy Award Nominees

Various Artists

Blues Greats

BRG202

Released 2002

 

 

 

 

This CD is a sample of some of the artists and recordings up for W.C. Handy Awards in 2002. Bob has production credits on two cuts, one by Kim Wilson and the other by Henry Gray.

Blues Estafette 2001Various Artists

Blues Estafette 2001

MCVB20011

Released 2001

 

 

 

 

This CD is a companion to the famous European Blues Festival of the same name. The CD features one track by each artist performing at the fest. It contains a Henry Gray cut taken from the Plays Chicago Blues CD. That cut was produced by Bob who also played harmonica on the track.

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