Vocalist and harmonica player "Alaska Slim" has been at it since the '60s, releasing 25 recordings in that span. He has toured with John Lee Hooker, Bo Diddley, Jimmy Rogers and many others, who's influences best describe his music. Bruce Iglaur of Alligator Records describes his playing as "a cross between Musselwhite and Butterfield without sounding like either one." Disc 1 features more traditional acoustic and electric blues while disc 2 adds a horn section and stretches the boundaries with several live selections. Recording locations vary from Kansas City and Serbia to Alaska. His regular Kansas City Rhythm Revue is augmented by several long time Alaskan musicians and special guests Harvey Mandel and Lazy Lester.

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