The Definitive Albert King on Stax, new from the Concord Music Group, collects thirty-four classic blues cuts on two CDs. Most of disc one focuses on King's '60s work, while the second disc draws from the first half of the '70s. If you like blues guitar, you probably already know about the late Albert King (1923-1992). If you haven't heard his music, this collection of more than two hours of highlights is essential. As with so many legendary soul artists recording for the Stax label in the '60s, Booker T. & the M.G.s often provided backing for King's guitar and Read more on Last.fm.
