what a f king GIANT! I had the great fortune to have a close friendship with otis the last 3 yrs of his life. The man had a heart bigger than the state of Texas. Tragically, we had to pass a hat for money to bury him!! Lucille, if you are out ther reading this, write me baby. I LOVe you!!!
I used to have an LP called 'Otis Spann Plays Blues Piano. No vocals, only blues piano. I wish it were still available on CD or download. I'd pay a premium price for that album. Nobody, but nobody, played blues piano like Otis Spann.
And why the hell ISN'T it available??? How the hell can people forget an artist like this? Really shows you how infinitely cynical and trash-centric the American music industry is
Boogie -Woogie with the great Otis Spann! Spann's father was, according to some sources, a pianist called Friday Ford. His mother, Josephine Erby, was a guitarist who had worked with Memphis Minnie and Bessie Smith, and his stepfather, Frank Houston Spann, was a preacher and musician. One of five children, Spann began playing the piano at the age of seven, with some instruction from Friday Ford, Frank Spann, and Little Brother Montgomery. Spann became known for his distinctive piano style. He replaced Merriweather as Muddy Waters' piano player in late 1952 and participated in his first recording session with the band on September 24, 1953. He continued to record as a solo artist and session player with other musicians, including Bo Diddley and Howlin' Wolf, during his tenure with the group. He stayed with Muddy Waters until 1968. Go check out one of his MANY records! Aside from his own records, Otis played with: With Chuck Berry Rock, Rock, Rock! (Chess, 1956) After School Session (Chess, 1955-57 [1957]) Chuck Berry Is on Top (Chess, 1955-59 [1959]) With Fleetwood Mac Fleetwood Mac in Chicago (Blue Horizon, 1969) With Buddy Guy A Man and the Blues (Vanguard, 1968) With John Lee Hooker Live at Cafe Au Go Go (BluesWay, 1967) With Howlin' Wolf The Real Folk Blues (Chess, 1956-64 [1965]) More Real Folk Blues (Chess, 1953-56 [1967]) With Lonnie Johnson See See Rider (Storyville, 1964) With Floyd Jones and Eddie Taylor Masters of Modern Blues Volume 3 (Testament, 1967) With Muddy Waters Muddy Waters Sings "Big Bill" (Chess, 1960) At Newport 1960 (Chess, 1960) Muddy, Brass & the Blues (Chess, 1966) Mud in Your Ear (Muse, 1967 [1973]) Fathers and Sons (Chess, 1969) With Johnny Shines Last Night's Dream (Blue Horizon, 1969) With the Super Super Blues Band: Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and Bo Diddley The Super Super Blues Band (Chess, 1968) With Junior Wells Southside Jam Blues (Delmark, 1970) With Sonny Boy Williamson The Real Folk Blues (Chess, 1947-64 [1966])
First I heard Otis Spann was on the blues trilogy, Chicago the Blues Today! It was a collection of 3 vinyl LPs of different blues performers who were playing around Chicago in the 1960s.
My uncle said Im related to Otis Spann. So I came here to check him out. He was a talented man. I will do ancestry to see if he my cousin by blood or marriage.
Seriously, how the hell can people forget an artist like this?? Really shows you how infinitely cynical and trash-centric the American music industry is
He took Booker's lead and used many tenths in his left hand. All these comments about his amazing left hand, tenths have a lot to do with that rich sound down there.
what a f king GIANT! I had the great fortune to have a close friendship with otis the last 3 yrs of his life. The man had a heart bigger than the state of Texas. Tragically, we had to pass a hat for money to bury him!! Lucille, if you are out ther reading this, write me baby. I LOVe you!!!
There will never be another man like Otis Spann.
I used to have an LP called 'Otis Spann Plays Blues Piano. No vocals, only blues piano. I wish it were still available on CD or download. I'd pay a premium price for that album. Nobody, but nobody, played blues piano like Otis Spann.
yeah one with a tune with lonnie johnson on guitar, rest are only spann. great album. have that listen to everyday... never get tired.
And why the hell ISN'T it available??? How the hell can people forget an artist like this? Really shows you how infinitely cynical and trash-centric the American music industry is
It's available. Blues Master Vol. 10, - Label is Archive of Blues or something like that.
I was privileged to see him in concert in London
Boogie -Woogie with the great Otis Spann!
Spann's father was, according to some sources, a pianist called Friday Ford. His mother, Josephine Erby, was a guitarist who had worked with Memphis Minnie and Bessie Smith, and his stepfather, Frank Houston Spann, was a preacher and musician. One of five children, Spann began playing the piano at the age of seven, with some instruction from Friday Ford, Frank Spann, and Little Brother Montgomery.
Spann became known for his distinctive piano style. He replaced Merriweather as Muddy Waters' piano player in late 1952 and participated in his first recording session with the band on September 24, 1953. He continued to record as a solo artist and session player with other musicians, including Bo Diddley and Howlin' Wolf, during his tenure with the group. He stayed with Muddy Waters until 1968. Go check out one of his MANY records!
Aside from his own records, Otis played with:
With Chuck Berry
Rock, Rock, Rock! (Chess, 1956)
After School Session (Chess, 1955-57 [1957])
Chuck Berry Is on Top (Chess, 1955-59 [1959])
With Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac in Chicago (Blue Horizon, 1969)
With Buddy Guy
A Man and the Blues (Vanguard, 1968)
With John Lee Hooker
Live at Cafe Au Go Go (BluesWay, 1967)
With Howlin' Wolf
The Real Folk Blues (Chess, 1956-64 [1965])
More Real Folk Blues (Chess, 1953-56 [1967])
With Lonnie Johnson
See See Rider (Storyville, 1964)
With Floyd Jones and Eddie Taylor
Masters of Modern Blues Volume 3 (Testament, 1967)
With Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters Sings "Big Bill" (Chess, 1960)
At Newport 1960 (Chess, 1960)
Muddy, Brass & the Blues (Chess, 1966)
Mud in Your Ear (Muse, 1967 [1973])
Fathers and Sons (Chess, 1969)
With Johnny Shines
Last Night's Dream (Blue Horizon, 1969)
With the Super Super Blues Band: Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and Bo Diddley
The Super Super Blues Band (Chess, 1968)
With Junior Wells
Southside Jam Blues (Delmark, 1970)
With Sonny Boy Williamson
The Real Folk Blues (Chess, 1947-64 [1966])
That is one of the all time greatest videos - dude was special, and this was his best
The “ain’t nobody’s business” video from this (documentary) is way better imo
I’m obviously in good company here. Otis was an amazing musician, he really added to the Muddy Waters blues band.
I love this guy. He is the blues!!!!!!
I can only repeat his words when I hear his music ---- have mercy
Fantastic--love Otis!! He was the best on blues piano.
The kind of music you could listen to for 8 straight hours in a low-down lounge.
Merci Blues Piano Sheets 🌺 via The great Otis Spann with the swell velvet touch❤️🎼🎹🎺🎸🎧🎩🎩🎩✿❤
Damn now that’s some blues. Real deal wow. Love this style hmmm
Finer than a fine thing. Thanks for the music Otis.
Top class style and talent Thanks for the video
Spann was boss!
First heard Otis when I was 15 and he put me in a trance with that voice and piano. To this day he has the same effect on me .
First I heard Otis Spann was on the blues trilogy, Chicago the Blues Today! It was a collection of 3 vinyl LPs of different blues performers who were playing around Chicago in the 1960s.
Likewise. That album is still valid today
Love Muddy Water's red Fender Telecaster lying on top of the piano !
Oh man thanks for pointing that out!!!
Absolutely amazing!
My uncle said Im related to Otis Spann. So I came here to check him out. He was a talented man. I will do ancestry to see if he my cousin by blood or marriage.
Man imagine being related to otis span. He's like number one piano player ever.
@@charlesancer6101 today I found out he's my cousin by blood. I talked to his daughter for the 1st time today. I was in tears.
@@shanna9193 may I ask who his kids are over 60 and 1 had passed
NO WAY PLAYING THAT PIANO IS IN YOUR GENES
Listen to his song “good morning mr. Blues”. It is breathtaking, the feeling, the touch, the artistry are breathtaking, and I am a pianist.
gosh i can actually hear Willie's double bass !
Better hearing w headphones.
pure tasteful amazing soul
"Otis played the deepest #blues we ever heard - He'll play forever in our hearts". @ivery5000 👠👠 RIP 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Best blues piano video ever
Nothing else like this on the planet.
Thank you!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
The great one ---
I agree, the best live video of Otis
Senegalese origin, no doubt! Otis Spann agsil ak jàmm ci sa këur !
Good, No Great music.Excellent choice.I hope your well.
AAAAAAA....Fantasticcc. Otis
Seriously, how the hell can people forget an artist like this?? Really shows you how infinitely cynical and trash-centric the American music industry is
Anybody who knows anything about the Chicago cats knows Otis Spann.....
Excellent
Ah, the blues dug Otis Spann.
Yeah!
Immenso e vai col blues 😆👍❤😺
great
great.
Он не Бог, но Он Бог в Блюзе!
super
Is that Willie Dixon on the bass?
pettsonse The best stand-up bass player of all time!
Sure is
Sure is
He played with Rosetta Tharpe God bless him
Lost a legend too soon.
Willie Dixon on bass.
Willie Dixon on Bass?
Yep, good spotting
✊
🖤
❤😊❤
Yes that is willie Dixon
He took Booker's lead and used many tenths in his left hand. All these comments about his amazing left hand, tenths have a lot to do with that rich sound down there.
Transazione for the music Otis Spann
Anyone know who the Drummer is? S.P> Leary...?
yes. S>P> Leary
It is commonly known that Big Maceo and other piano players took Otis under their wings and taught him to play. Just sayin'.......
So? Great players are encouraged and motivated by generous great players before them. That is the way it should be.
And Otis Spann turned out to be a hell of a student.
al galope como un potro que sabe de su potra esperandolo
As coisas boas vão todos embora aí fica só as fuleragem de hoje quê Pena que pena que pena
Yes sadly you are right
Yeah!