Jimmy Rogers (album)

Jimmy Rogers is a 1955 compilation album featuring the American blues musician Jimmy Rogers. Released by Chess Records (LP 1428), it is considered an important early collection of Rogers' work and helped to solidify his reputation as a significant figure in Chicago blues. The album contains recordings made between 1950 and 1954, showcasing Rogers' distinctive guitar playing and vocals. Key tracks include "That's All Right," "Walking By Myself," "Chicago Bound," "Ludella," and "Sloppy Drunk." The songs are largely performed in a small band setting, featuring notable musicians like Little Walter on harmonica, and Muddy Waters on guitar and bass on some tracks. The album helped popularize Rogers' influential blend of traditional blues styles with a modern electric sound, characteristic of the Chicago blues scene. It has been reissued multiple times under various titles, highlighting its enduring importance in the blues canon.