Best of the Vanguard Years (CD - 1999)

James Cook (guitar); Martin Fierro (saxophone); Mike Fender (trumpet, bass);

Wayne Talbert (piano, organ); Otis Spann (piano); Eddie Adams (acoustic bass); S.P. Leary, Joe Rodriguez (drums).

Producers include: Samuel Charters, Michael Chechik.

Compilation producer: Tom Vickers.

Recorded between 1966 and 1969. Includes liner notes by Billy Altman.

All tracks have been digitally remastered.

Personnel: James Cotton (vocals, harmonica); James Madison, James Cook (guitar); Martin Fierro (tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone); Mike Fender (bass trumpet); Wayne Talbert (piano, organ); Otis Spann (piano); Joe Rodriguez , S.P. Leary (drums).

Liner Note Author: Billy Altman.

Photographer: David Gahr. minimize