SHAZAM

There's no shortage of T-Bone Walker recordings or collections, but this three-CD set offers an interesting perspective on the early to mid-period years for the legendary blues and jazz guitarist/vocalist. Many of Walker's classics are included among the 72 tracks, including "Mean Old World," "T-Bone Boogie," "Stormy Monday," "T-Bone Shuffle," "Glamour Girl," "Strollin' with Bones," "The Hustle Is On," and "When the Sun Goes Down." The complete sessions for the Imperial label provide a more essential collection, and is your ultimate target purchase, but this one is pretty good. ~ Michael G. Nastos, Rovi