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 incredible collection of 22 songs by 8 legendary early "Country Blues" guitarists. In addition to Stefan's expert transcriptions, the book includes a CD containing the original artist recordings so you can hear the music, and feel the music, as it was originally performed.

• SCRAPPER BLACKWELL: (Blue Day Blues; Kokomo Blues);
• BLIND BLAKE: (Georgia Bound);
• BIG BILL BROONZY: (Big Bill Blues; Mississippi River Blues; Mr. Conductor Man; Saturday Night Rub; Stove Pipe Stomp; Worryin' You Off My Mind);
• REV. GARY DAVIS: (Cincinnati Flow Rag; Italian Rag; Sally, Where'd You Get Your Liquor From; Two Step Candyman);
• BLIND LEMON JEFFERSON: (Easy Rider Blues; Hot Dogs; One Kind Favor);
• LONNIE JOHNSON: (Go Back to Your No Good Man; Life Saver Blues);
• CHARLEY JORDAN: (Hunkie Tunkie Blues: Keep it Clean);
• JOSH WHITE: (Jesus Gonna Make Up My Dying Bed; Little Brother Blues)