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

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

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])

There will never be another man like Otis Spann.

I was privileged to see him in concert in London

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!!!

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

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.

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

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.

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

gosh i can actually hear Willie's double bass !

Top class style and talent Thanks for the video

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.

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

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

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

Absolutely amazing!

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

pure tasteful amazing soul

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.

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

Ah, the blues dug Otis Spann.

The great one ---

Best blues piano video ever

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

Lost a legend too soon.

I agree, the best live video of Otis

Thank you!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

He played with Rosetta Tharpe God bless him

Yeah!

Он не Бог, но Он Бог в Блюзе!

Excellent

great

great.

super

AAAAAAA....Fantasticcc. Otis

Immenso e vai col blues 😆👍❤😺

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

Willie Dixon on bass

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Transazione for the music Otis Spann

Willie Dixon on bass.

Yes that is willie Dixon

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Is that Willie Dixon on the bass?

Willie Dixon on Bass?

Anyone know who the Drummer is? 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'.......

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

Yeah!