B.B. King

Event: BLACK FRIDAY 2024
Release Date: 11/29/2024
Format: 2 x LP
Label: Deep Digs/Elemental Music
Quantity: 2800
Release type: 'RSD First' Release

In France: Live at the Nancy Jazz Pulsations Festival (1977) is a previously unissued live recording from the legendary bluesman B.B. King captured by the ORTF in France on October 7, 1977 and released on producer Zev Feldman's Deep Digs label in partnership with Elemental Music and INA France.

The limited-edition 180g 2 x LP set was mastered and cut by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab, and include rare photos by Thierry Trombert, Val Wilmer, Jan Persson and more; plus liner notes by the acclaimed french author Jean Buzeline; and testimonials from fellow blues icons who knew or were inspired by B.B. King.

Tracklist
1- Rudy's Thing (6:35)
2- Honky Tonk (2:15)
3- Caldonia (3:00)
4- Sweet Little Angel (6:00)
5- I Like To Live The Love (?)
6- It's Just A Matter Of Love (9:20)
7- Why I Sing The Blues (9:20)
8- Lucille (?)
9- I Got Some Help I Don't Really Need "(6:00)
10- The Thrill Is Gone" (5:45)
11- I Need My Baby" (7:30)
12- Sweet Sixteen (5:40)
13- Closing Chaser (1:35)
14- To Know You Is To Love You (3:45)
15- When I'm Wrong (5:45)
16- Home Faith (5:45)
17- Closing Chaser (3:55)

BB King (guitar, vocals)
Walter King (tenor sax)
Cato Walker (alto sax)
James Toney (organ)
Joe Turnet (bass)
Calep Emphrey, Jr (drums)