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])

I was privileged to see him in concert in London

The kind of music you could listen to for 8 straight hours in a low-down lounge.

There will never be another man like Otis Spann.

I’m obviously in good company here. Otis was an amazing musician, he really added to the Muddy Waters blues band.

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.

@shokomiya6004

4 жыл бұрын

yeah one with a tune with lonnie johnson on guitar, rest are only spann. great album. have that listen to everyday... never get tired.

@GAZDAGP

4 жыл бұрын

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

@elragman

2 жыл бұрын

It's available. Blues Master Vol. 10, - Label is Archive of Blues or something like that.

That is one of the all time greatest videos - dude was special, and this was his best

@mykel6268

Ай бұрын

The “ain’t nobody’s business” video from this (documentary) is way better imo

I love this guy. He is the blues!!!!!!

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!!!

Spann was boss!

I can only repeat his words when I hear his music ---- have mercy

Fantastic--love Otis!! He was the best on blues piano.

Top class style and talent Thanks for the video

Merci Blues Piano Sheets 🌺 via The great Otis Spann with the swell velvet touch❤️🎼🎹🎺🎸🎧🎩🎩🎩✿❤

Finer than a fine thing. Thanks for the music Otis.

gosh i can actually hear Willie's double bass !

@tonygallo1104

2 жыл бұрын

Better hearing w headphones.

Damn now that’s some blues. Real deal wow. Love this style hmmm

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.

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.

@charlesancer6101

2 жыл бұрын

Man imagine being related to otis span. He's like number one piano player ever.

@shanna9193

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@imerrehoward2963

2 жыл бұрын

@@shanna9193 may I ask who his kids are over 60 and 1 had passed

@godisgoodallthetimeman4796

Жыл бұрын

NO WAY PLAYING THAT PIANO IS IN YOUR GENES

@aaronfrank9649

2 ай бұрын

Listen to his song “good morning mr. Blues”. It is breathtaking, the feeling, the touch, the artistry are breathtaking, and I am a pianist.

"Otis played the deepest #blues we ever heard - He'll play forever in our hearts". @ivery5000 👠👠 RIP 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

pure tasteful amazing soul

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

@cnmm6069

3 жыл бұрын

Anybody who knows anything about the Chicago cats knows Otis Spann.....

Love Muddy Water's red Fender Telecaster lying on top of the piano !

@davespaulding6978

4 жыл бұрын

Oh man thanks for pointing that out!!!

Best blues piano video ever

The great one ---

Senegalese origin, no doubt! Otis Spann agsil ak jàmm ci sa këur !

I agree, the best live video of Otis

Yeah!

Thank you!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

Ah, the blues dug Otis Spann.

He played with Rosetta Tharpe God bless him

Excellent

great

Он не Бог, но Он Бог в Блюзе!

Lost a legend too soon.

super

Good, No Great music.Excellent choice.I hope your well.

AAAAAAA....Fantasticcc. Otis

🖤

Immenso e vai col blues 😆👍❤😺

✊

great.

Willie Dixon on bass

@jimiplayscobo5877

3 ай бұрын

I seen Willie Dixon at the Soup Kitchen bar in Detroit. So many blues artists played his music because he wrote a ton of songs. He was quite the character :-) Peace

❤😊❤

Transazione for the music Otis Spann

Willie Dixon on bass.

Yes that is willie Dixon

Is that Willie Dixon on the bass?

@davesnyder7028

6 жыл бұрын

pettsonse The best stand-up bass player of all time!

@jsteed44

5 жыл бұрын

Sure is

@jsteed44

5 жыл бұрын

Sure is

Willie Dixon on Bass?

@BluesPianoSheets

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, good spotting

Anyone know who the Drummer is? S.P> Leary...?

@douglasgrossman6200

5 ай бұрын

yes. S>P> Leary

al galope como un potro que sabe de su potra esperandolo

It is commonly known that Big Maceo and other piano players took Otis under their wings and taught him to play. Just sayin'.......

@billmavin1998

4 жыл бұрын

So? Great players are encouraged and motivated by generous great players before them. That is the way it should be.

@mitchgawlik1175

4 жыл бұрын

And Otis Spann turned out to be a hell of a student.

As coisas boas vão todos embora aí fica só as fuleragem de hoje quê Pena que pena que pena

@BluesPianoSheets

Жыл бұрын

Yes sadly you are right

Yeah!