This is the first volume of recordings that Lafayette "Thang" Thomas recorded under his own name & with other Bay Area bands. The influence of Thomas' playing on Bay Area blues players was extensive with Johnny Heartsman citing him as a major influence. His jaw dropping solos contain quirky ideas that work within the song and never overstep the songs intent but add a fresh, edgy feel. He really shines with the Blues Blasters recordings which Jimmy McCracklin cited as some of his best............
Shermans Trio
Jumpin' For Julia
Bob Geddins Cavaliers
Ghost Riders
Nobody's Business
I'm A Stranger Here
Jimmy Wilson
Mistake In Life
Jimmy McCracklin And His Blues Blasters
Rockin' All Day
West Side Trio
West Side Jump / Boogie Boy Boogie
Im So Tired I Could Cry
She's Gone
L.J. Thomas And His Louisiana Playboys
Baby Take A Chance With Me
Sam's Drag
Jimmy Wilson And His All Stars
Tin Pan Alley
Call Me A Hound Dog
Instrumental Jump (Aka Whats Up!)
Willie B. Huff
I Love You Baby
Operator 209
A Woman Is To Blame
Tell Me
Lemon Squeezer
James Reed And His Band
You Better Hold Me
Things Ain't What They Used To Be
James Reed
Blues Blasters Boogie
The Panics On
Jerry Thomas
Lost Mind (Aka Standing In The Back Door Crying)
Don't Have To Worry (Aka Jumpin' In The Heart Of Town)
Jimmy Wilson And His Band
Strangest Blues
Johnny Parker And His Orchestra
What You Did To Me
