Great 60s electric blues instrumental album. If you like classic blues guitar solos, this album is a must. A former sideman for T-Bone Walker, his picking is relentlessly fantastic throughout. He's joined by Herb Ellis on side guitar who contributes almost as much to the greatness of this as Mel does. Also, his drummer Paul Humphrey is one of the most underrated of all time, another good reason to snag this gem. As Mel's career progressed he moved towards fusing funk and blues, Chicken Fat was his debut and is generally more straightforward electric blues music, but much of the pacing, drumming and organ work (especially on the title track) showcase his growing appreciation for funk.
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