Ten excellent blues guitarists are heard on 20 selections dating from 1924-40 on this enjoyable CD reissue from the Columbia/ Legacy series. Included are
Sylvester Weaver (the first blues guitarist to record an unaccompanied solo), the team of
Lonnie Johnson &
Eddie Lang (who are heard on a pair of duets and with singer
Texas Alexander), the influential
Big Bill Broonzy (superb on "How You Want It Done?"), the always passionate
Blind Willie Johnson,
Blind Willie McTell,
Casey Bill Weldon,
Blind Lemon Jefferson ("Black Snake Moan"),
Joshua White and
Tampa Red. Three previously unheard selections are included on this fine overview but completists will probably prefer to skip over the set in favor of the more comprehensive Document CD's. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide