Lonnie Johnson (with Elmer Snowden) - Blues & Ballads [180G/ Remastered/ OBI Strip] (Craft Recordings Bluesville Series)

Lonnie Johnson's 1960 Album Blues & Ballads Reissued as Part of the Bluesville Series on 180g LP. (AAA) Lacquers Cut from the Original Master Tapes by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, Blue Heaven Studios. Pressed at QRP.

Blues & Ballads is Lonnie Johnson’s third album, originally released in 1960. The diverse offering of originals and covers demonstrates Johnson’s versatility on guitar and vocals. Johnson is joined by his contemporaries Elmer Snowden and Wendell Marshall on this recording. AllMusic declared Johnson “effortlessly [reveals] his artistic range.” (AAA) lacquers cut from the original tapes and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP. A replica tip-on jacket completes the package.

Craft Recordings is releasing Today! as part of the Bluesville Series. Bluesville is a brand-new hub for all things blues, including vinyl reissues, curated playlists, and more! Inspired by the original label imprint established under Prestige Records in 1959, the Bluesville Series will highlight the many trailblazing musicians who contributed to the rich tradition of the blues, including titles from legendary artists on labels such as Vee-Jay, Riverside, Vanguard, Stax, and Rounder Records.

Side A:

Haunted House
Memories Of You
Blues For Chris
I Found A Dream
St. Louis Blues

Side B:

I’ll Get Along Somehow
Savoy Blues
Back Water Blues
Elmer's Blues
Jelly Roll Baker