'66 -'68 Sessions Ft. Sunnyland Slim & Lee Jackson
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Labelcode DLM617.1
"Hawk Squat" is a legendary LP by blues guitarist and singer J.B. Hutto, released on the renowned Delmark label. This album captures Hutto's raw energy and electrifying slide guitar work, blending Chicago blues with gritty vocals and infectious rhythms. Recorded in 1966, "Hawk Squat" features standout tracks like "Speak My Mind," "20% Alcohol," and the title track itself, showcasing Hutto?s passionate performance style that has influenced generations of blues musicians. J.B. Hutto was a pivotal figure in postwar Chicago blues, known for his powerful stage presence and innovative approach to the bottleneck guitar technique. Over his career, he received critical acclaim for revitalizing traditional blues sounds while pushing creative boundaries?his induction into the Blues Hall of Fame stands as testament to his impact on music history.
Delmark Records is one of America?s oldest independent jazz and blues labels, founded in 1953 by Bob Koester in Chicago. The label has played an essential role in documenting authentic American roots music, launching or supporting careers of many iconic artists such as Junior Wells, Magic Sam, Otis Rush?and J.B. Hutto himself.
