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Otis Spann

p, voc, 1930-1970 US, Jackson, Mississippi
Singer / Musician of Blues

American blues pianist and vocalist, born 21 March 1930 in Jackson, Mississippi, USA, died 24 April 1970 in Chicago, Illinois, USA

     
Instruments
  • Piano
  • Vocals
  • Organ
Genres
  • Blues
  • Rock
  • R&B/Soul
Popular Tracks   
Bird in a Cage on Sweet Giant of the Blues by Otis Spann
Ain't Nobody's Business on The Biggest Thing Since Colossus by Otis Spann
Someday (Electric) on Someday by Otis Spann
Spann's Stomp on Vanguard Blues Sampler by Various Artists
Moon Blues on Sweet Giant of the Blues by Otis Spann
Take A Little Walk With Me - Remastered on Otis Spann Is The Blues by Otis Spann
I Need Some Air on The Biggest Thing Since Colossus by Otis Spann
Good Morning Mr. Blues on Otis Spann by Otis Spann
Otis In The Dark - Remastered on Otis Spann Is The Blues by Otis Spann
Someday Baby on The Biggest Thing Since Colossus by Otis Spann

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Mutual BlissOtis Spann2018Album
Good Morning Mr. BluesOtis Spann2017Album
Live The Life / Chicago BluesOtis Spann With Muddy Waters Blues Band With James Cotton, Johnny Young, Walter Horton, Johnny Shines2016Compil.
The Hard Way - The August 23, 1960 New York Studio MastersOtis Spann2015Compil.
Brothers in BluesMuddy Waters, Otis Spann2015Compil.
Ebony And Ivory BluesOtis Spann2012Compil.
The Complete Blue Horizon SessionsOtis Spann2006Compil.
The Blues Of Otis Spann / Cracked Spanner HeadOtis Spann2005Compil.
I Wanna Go HomeOtis Spann2003Compil.
Collaboration / I'm ReadyMuddy Waters & Otis Spann2001Compil.
Last Call - Live At The Boston Teaparty - April 2nd, 1970Otis Spann2000Album
Good Morning Mr. BluesOtis Spann2000Compil.
Best Of The Vanguard YearsOtis Spann1999Compil.
Live The LifeOtis Spann With Muddy Waters Blues Band1997Album
Blues Festival 1964Cousin Joe, Lonnie Johnson, Victoria Spivey, Otis Spann, Muddy Waters1996Compil.
Down To Earth The Bluesway RecordingsOtis Spann1995Compil.
Live at NewportMuddy Waters, Otis Spann1994Album
Cryin' TimeOtis Spann1992Album
The Complete Candid Otis Spann/Lightnin' Hopkins SessionsOtis Spann / Lightnin' Hopkins1992Compil.
This Is The BluesOtis Spann1990Album
Bosses Of The Blues, Volume IIEddie "Cleanhead" Vinson And Otis Spann1990Compil.
Johnny Young And His Chicago Blues BandJohnny Young With The Chicago Blues Band Featuring Otis Spann, James Cotton1989Compil.
Walking The BluesOtis Spann1989Album
Mud In Your EarMuddy Waters Blues Band, George "Mojo" Buford, Luther Johnson, Otis Spann, Francis Clay, Sammy Lawhorn1989Compil.
Door To DoorAlbert King / Otis Rush, Otis Spann, B.B. King1987Compil.
Jug Band BluesJim Kweskin & The Jug Band With Sippie Wallace And Otis Spann1987Album
Take Me Back HomeOtis Spann1984Album
Original Blues & Rhythm & Blues 22Bessie Smith, Clifton Chenier, Otis Spann, Johnny Shines1984Compil.
Otis Spann / Sam Cooke / The Leaves / Preston EppsOtis Spann / Sam Cooke / The Leaves / Preston Epps1983Compil.
Piano Blues LegendsOtis Spann, Professor Longhair, Little Brother Montgomery, Lyin' Joe Holley1983Album
Las Grandes Estrellas Del RockPercy Sledge, Joe Simon, Otis Spann1983Compil.
Las Grandes Estrellas Del RockMike Bloomfield & The Electric Flag, Otis Spann1983Compil.
Las Grandes Estrellas Del RockSonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Otis Spann, The Impressions1983Compil.
Percy Sledge / Joe Simon / Otis SpannPercy Sledge / Joe Simon / Otis Spann1982Compil.
Shirley & Lee / Otis SpannShirley And Lee / Otis Spann1982Compil.
Mike Bloomfield & Electric Flag / Otis SpannMike Bloomfield & The Electric Flag / Otis Spann1982Compil.
Muddy Waters And Otis Spann In Concert 1958Muddy Waters, Otis Spann1982Album
Brownie McGhee & Sonny Terry / The Impressions / Otis SpannSonny Terry & Brownie McGhee / The Impressions / Otis Spann1982Compil.
Carla Thomas / The Shirelles / Lonnie Mack / Brook Benton / Otis Spann / Muddy WatersCarla Thomas / The Shirelles / Lonnie Mack / Brook Benton / Otis Spann / Muddy Waters1981Compil.
Steppin' OutEric Clapton Featured With John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers With Champion Jack Dupree & Otis Spann1981Compil.
Otis Rides AgainOtis Spann1980Album
Up In The Queens Pad! A Musical Parlor Social Deluxe!!Otis Spann, Sammy Lawhorn, Victoria Spivey1980Album
Heart Loaded With TroubleOtis Spann1973Compil.
Walking The BluesOtis Spann Featuring: St. Louis Jimmy Oden And Robert Lockwood Jr.1972Album
Blues For Hippies / Bloody MurderOtis Spann1972Single
Southside Blues JamJunior Wells, Buddy Guy, Otis Spann1970Album
Blues Jam In Chicago - Volume TwoFleetwood Mac, Otis Spann, Willie Dixon, J.T. Brown, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, S.P. Leary1970Album
Sweet Giant Of The BluesOtis Spann1969Album
Cracked Spanner HeadOtis Spann1969Album
Blues Jam At ChessFleetwood Mac, Otis Spann, Willie Dixon, Walter Horton, J.T. Brown, Buddy Guy, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, S.P. Leary1969Album
Got My Mojo WorkingOtis Spann And His The Chicago Blues Band1969Single
The Biggest Thing Since ColossusOtis Spann with Fleetwood Mac1969Album
Blues Jam In Chicago - Volume OneFleetwood Mac, Otis Spann, Willie Dixon, Walter Horton, J.T. Brown, Buddy Guy, David "Honeyboy" Edwards, S.P. Leary1969Album
Cryin' TimeOtis Spann1969Album
The Everlasting Blues vs. Otis SpannOtis Spann1969Album
Walkin'Otis Spann with Fleetwood Mac1969Single
Super Black BluesSuper Black Blues Band Featuring T-Bone Walker, Big Joe Turner, Otis Spann1969Album
The Bottom Of The BluesOtis Spann1968Album
Can't Do Me No GoodOtis Spann1968Single
A Tribute To Martin Luther King / The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther KingOtis Spann, Big Joe Williams1968Single
Johnny Young And His Chicago Blues BandJohnny Young Featuring Otis Spann, James Cotton1966Album
The Blues Is Where It's AtOtis Spann1966Album
The Blues Never Die!Otis Spann1965Album
Otis Spann's Chicago BluesOtis Spann1965Album
See See RiderLonnie Johnson With Otis Spann1964Album
Stirs Me UpOtis Spann1964Single
Portrait In Blues Vol. 3Otis Spann1964Album
The Blues Of Otis SpannOtis Spann1964Album
Otis Spann Is The BluesOtis Spann1960Album
It Must Have Been The Devil / Five SpotOtis Spann1954Album
Legend Of the Blues vol. 3Otis SpannSingle
I Was Raised In MississippiOtis SpannAlbum
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