Mississippi John Hurt ranks high among the most appreciated and enjoyed blues pioneers. His totally unique style offerslisteners a warm flowing approach with subtle vocals surrounded by gorgeous intricate guitar playing. He's an artist thatis totally unique and who created a style not at all derivative of other musicians. Certainly the rich tapestry of earlyAmerican music of all descriptions that surrounded him from his birth in 1894 in rural Mississippi contributed to his musicalconstructs, but the amalgam was all his own. Even today, almost 100 years after these recordings were made, they seemto speak eloquently to listeners and continue to provide great listening pleasure. Among his enduring classic recordingsfeatured here are his "Frankie," "Stack O'Lee," "Candy Man," "Louis Collins," "Spike Driver Blues," and "Nobody's DirtyBusiness
