Curtis Jones was a popular blues singer/pianist, with an understated and enjoyable style that goes down real easy. A bit samey, but if you’re down with that late ‘30s Chicago piano blues sound, you’ll probably enjoy the ride. Jones also gets points for singing about hunching decades earlier than Hasil Adkins. Probable accompanists include Washboard Sam, Big Bill Broonzy, Willie Bee (James) and Kansas Joe McCoy, with occasional jazzy touches courtesy of Punch Miller. Limited stock.

Track listing:
Decoration Day Blues
Blues and Trouble
Drinking and Thinking blues
Schoolmate Blues
Bad Avenue Blues
Good Old Easy Street
Let Me Be Your Playmate
Highway 51 Blues
Yours All Alone
Palace Blues
Down in the Slums
Loving Blues
Black Gypsy Blues
Alley Bound Blues
Who You’re Hunchin’
Little Girl, Little Girl
Night life Blues
Treat Me Like I Treat You

Casey Bill Weldon was a versatile slide guitarist who recorded with many artists, including Blind Teddy Darby, Memphis Minnie, and maybe the Memphis Jug Band. Drawing upon a multitude of influences (blues, jazz, Hawaiian, country, Western swing, etc.), he made some engaging, fun music. As with most collections of “remaining titles & alternate takes,” it’s a bit of a mixed bag but there’s still a good percentage of quality material. Weldon’s enunciation on “Please Come On Down to My House” is a noteworthy delight; something about the way he says Grafonola… Accompanists include Peetie Wheatstraw, Charlie McCoy, Big Bill Broonzy, and possibly Tampa Red.

Track listing:
As the Clock Struck Four
Doctor’s Blues
Race Horse Filly Blues
What’s the Matter with the Milk Cow?
Washboard Rhythm Kings – Please Come on Down to My House
Washboard Rhythm Kings – Brown-Skin Mama
Washboard Rhythm Kings – Street-Walkin’ Blues
Washboard Rhythm Kings – Arlena
Flood Water Blues – No. 1
Flood Water Blues – No. 2
Let Me Be Your Butcher
Has My Gal Been Here
Big Katy Adam
Jinx Blues
Front Door Blues
Round and Round
I’ll Get a Break Someday
Sold My Soul to the Devil