Monday, August 25, 2014

Lester Williams, Dowling Street Hop (1983) r.1949-54


Lester Williams, Dowling Street Hop (1983) r.1949-54
Monday's lunch record is the early blues of Lester Williams. Lester was a regional southwestern blues man from Houston TX. His recordings began in 1949 with a significant blues hit  "Wintertime Blues". He continued recording for a small label for the next five years. Lester sang played guitar and led his band. Two saxes, piano, bass and drums. The YouTube sample song is "Don't Treat Me So Low Down" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8UWSDHZHX8 . . . bucko

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