Otis Spann – Otis Spann Is The Blues

Recorded on August 23, 1960 in New York City and released that year on Candid Records, Otis Spann Is The Blues is the pianist and vocalist’s debut solo album.

Accompanied by guitarist Robert Lockwood Jr., the record features ten powerful tracks blending expressive piano work and vocal interplay. Highlights include The Hard Way, Take a Little Walk With Me, Otis in the Dark, Country Boy, Beat‑Up Team and Worried Life Blues. With its refined solos and intimate arrangements, the album stands as a defining work of Chicago blues and a testament to the musical chemistry between Spann and Lockwood.