With its saucy title and come-hither cover photo, Squeeze Me promises an abundance of sex-kitten thrills, but what separates Sallie Blair from dozens of other postwar bombshells is her bluesy, earthy voice -- sultriness notwithstanding, the girl can sing. This Bethlehem debut pairs Blair with arranger Richard Wess and a small-combo support unit headlined by bassist Milt Hinton, guitarist Sal Salvador, and pianist Sanford Gold. The record's candlelit ambience emphasizes Blair's prowess on romantic ballads, but a few uptempo, Latin-inspired cuts underscore the breadth of her vocal range. by Jason Ankeny
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PAPA CHARLIE JACKSON — Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order ★ Volume 1 ∙ 1924-1926 | DOCD-5087 (1991) RM | FLAC (image+.cue), lossless
The first 27 of Papa Charlie Jackson's recorded works is, on about ten counts, one of the most important blues documents you can find, d...