The Cosimo Matassa Story

I just found out about this legendary New Orleans studio via the Dr. John book. When I discovered this 120 song (!), 4-CD set at a very reasonable price on Amazon, I had to pick it up.

This is a terrific collection for any lover of early r'n'r, R'n'B, blues and the New Orleans sound. Dozens of artists are showcased, from T-Bone Walker to Fats Domino to Little Richard to Guitar Slim to Pee Wee Crayton to Huey "Piano" Smith to Clarence "Frogman" Henry and many, many, many more.

This comes with a large, info-packed booklet and superb packaging. There are no negatives here (other than not one, but two versions of the tune that became Chuck Berry's biggest - and most annoying - hit, "My Ding-a-Ling") so grab it if you see it!