The Early Masters of American Blues series provides the unique opportunity to study the true roots of modern blues. Stefan Grossman, noted roots-blues guitarist and musicologist, has compiled this fascinating collection of 14 songs, transcribed exactly as performed by legendary blues masters Rev. Gary Davis, Lonnie Johnson, Blind Boy Fuller, and Mississippi John Hurt. In addition to Stefan's expert transcriptions, the book includes a CD containing the original artist recordings so you can hear the music as they performed it.

Mississippi John Hurt

• Big Leg Blues
• Stack O’ Lee Blues
• Ain’t No Tellin’
• Frankie

Rev Gary Davis

• Hesitation Blues
• Soldier’s Drill
• I’m Throwing Up My Hands
• Baby, Let Me Lay It On You

Blind Boy Fuller

• Jivin’ Woman Blues
• I Crave My Pig Meat
• Careless Love
• You Never Can Tell

Lonnie Johnson

• Stomping ‘Em Along Slow
• Woke Up With The Blues On My Fingers