Search - Otis Spann :: Last Call

No Blues collection should be without this gem

jfnugent | ashland, ma USA | 01/16/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

""Last Call" transports its listeners to a moment of blues history that should not be missed. The time is April 1970. The place is the Boston Tea Party where blues pianist Otis Spann plays one of his last concerts before his untimely death 3 weeks later. He is joined by his wife Lucille who performs most of the vocals since Spann is too ill to sing himself. His piano playing transcends his imminent death. Other talented musicians include guitarist, Luther Johnson, and Peter Malick. Malick produced these tapes as a tribute to his friend and mentor Otis Spann. Kudos to Malick and Mr. Cat Music. The late, great Otis Spann must be listening and watching with pride."

Sweet Giant of the Blues!

bob248 | 10/05/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Last Call is the most unique and moving piece of Blues History that this blues fan has ever heard. I saw guitarist & producer Peter Malick accept The WC Handy Award for this disc (Historic Album of the Year, 2001)in Memphis last May. If you love DEEP BLUES, don't go no further...'cause this is the real deal.If you're one of the few who have not been moved by this recording... listen again!"

A good live show in parts

Keysboy | Albany, NY | 09/27/2001

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Otis sounds great as does his wife and Peter Malick. The problem that I had with the performance is that Luther Johnson's guitar is way out of tune for the whole set. I have stop listening after a while. It would have been a great recording otherwise. Just my 2 cents."