On this day in 1922, The New Orleans Rhythm Kings recorded “Tiger Rag”, one of the most familiar ragtime jazz tunes ever. It was released on Gennet Records

On this day in 1966, both John Lee Hooker and Otis Spann were in the Bluesway recording studios in New York City to record with Muddy Water’s band (consisting of Muddy Waters, Sammy Lawhorn, Luther Johnson, Mac Arnold, and Francis Clay) The recordings were released as being recorded “Live at the Cafe Au-Go-Go” but were, in fact, studio recordings.

Today’s show features music performed by New Orleans Rhythm Kings and John Lee Hooker

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