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Women Of Blue Chicago
Delmark 690 (1996)

Bonnie Lee – Karen Carroll – Shirley Johnson – Lynne Jordan – Big Time Sarah – Katherine Davis

Blue Chicago is the name of two of the finest blues clubs in Chicago. With locations at 536 and 736 N.Clark, Blue Chicago has been presenting Chicago’s world-class blues artistry for more than 10 years. One of the unique aspects of the club is that women singers are part of the performances almost every night. This CD features Chicago’s best women of the blues, all of whom have been associated with Blue Chicago over the years.

1 –Bonnie Lee Baby, What You Want Me to Do 4:18
2 –Karen Carroll Vicksburg Blues 6:19
3 –Shirley Johnson As The Years Go Passing By 5:44
4 –Lynne Jordan I'm Shakin' 3:21
5 –Big Time Sarah Thrill Is Gone 4:37
6 –Bonnie Lee Walking Blues 3:45
7 –Karen Carroll Goin' Down Slow 7:34
8 –Shirley Johnson It Hurts Me Too 4:12
9 –Lynne Jordan If I Can't Sell It 5:40
10 –Katherine Davis Wild About That Thing 3:59
11 –Big Time Sarah Why My Man Won't Treat Me Right 5:50


Baldhead Pete Drums
Kenny Barker Piano
Leah Bezin Banjo
Big Time Sarah Performer, Primary Artist, Vocals
Billy Branch Harmonica
Jon Brant Bass
Rodney "Hot Rod" Brown Sax (Tenor)
Karen Carroll Performer, Primary Artist, Vocals
Paul Coscino Piano
Norrie Cox Clarinet
Katherine Davis Performer, Primary Artist, Vocals
John Duich Guitar
Hank Ford Sax (Tenor)
Johnny B. Gayden Bass
Bill Hargrave Bass
Willie Henderson Sax (Baritone)
Jon Hiller Drums
Shirley Johnson Performer, Primary Artist, Vocals
Lynne Jordan Performer, Primary Artist, Vocals
Willie Kent Bass, Guitar
Bonnie Lee Performer, Primary Artist, Vocals
Bob Levis Guitar (Rhythm)
Michael Llorens Drums
Tony Llorens Organ, Piano
Ken Lowenstine Drums
Bill McFarland Trombone
Rico McFarland Guitar
Johnny B. Moore Bass, Guitar
Pete Nathan Guitar
Bob Neighbor Cornet
Dick Pierce Bass
Roosevelt Purifoy Piano
Roy Rubenstein Trombone
Ken Saydak Piano
Brady Williams Drums