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Recordings as a Performer

 

Jimmy Rogers

Feelin' Good

Blind Pig BPLP5018

Release Date: May 19, 2009

 

 

 

 

This limited edition, high quality LP version of the classic Jimmy Rogers album Feelin' Good includes all 9 tracks from the original album with simply great backing by Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers, plus 2 previously unreleased Jimmy Rogers tracks produced by Bob Corritore with a band that includes Chico Chism, Buddy Reed, S.E. Willis, Bruce Lopez, and Bob.

Dave Riley/Bob Corritore

Lucky To Be Living

Blue Witch BWR106

Release Date: September 8, 2009

 

 

 

Dave Riley and Bob Corritore's second release provides more great down-home blues as is their specialty. The title track is one of four Frank Frost songs covered on the CD.

 

Louisiana Red

Back To The Black Bayou

Bluestown Records

Release Date: November 2008

 

 

 

 

A feisty, deep blues record with a personal touch! Little Victor plays guitar on most tracks and harmonica on a few, as well as arranging a sympathetic band lineup to back Red. Special guests include Kim Wilson, David Maxwell, Bob Corritore, and others.

Big Pete Pearson

Finger In Your Eye

VizzTone Label Group

Release Date: July 7, 2009

 

 

 

 

Big Pete Pearson's second national release features 10 original songs. Big Pete's powerful and expressive voice is surrounded by a top-notch group of players with the Rhythm Room All-Stars, plus special guests Pinetop Perkins, Duke Robillard, Henry Gray, Billy Flynn, Eddie Taylor, Jr., Doug James, and more!

Tomcat Courtney

Downsville Blues

Blue Witch Records BWR105

Release Date: May 20, 2008

 

 

 

 

Tomcat Courtney is a hidden blues jewel originally from Waco, Texas, but he has resided in San Diego since the 1970s. Bob produced and plays harmonica on this CD, which is Tomcat's first national release.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chris James & Patrick Rynn

Stop And Think About It

Earwig Music 4957

Release Date: 2008

 

 

 

 

The CD features Chris's great guitar work and vocals, Patrick's solid bass playing, and their clever yet traditional songwriting collaborations. This CD means serious business, and the lineup of special guests boasts Sam Lay, David Maxwell, Julien Brunetaud, Eddie Kobek, Bob Corritore, Jonny Viau, Allen Ortiz, Johnny Rapp, and more! Chris James and Patrick Rynn are long time partners in the blues. They met in Chicago in the early 1990s and their 18 years of playing together has found them in the bands of Sam Lay, Jody Williams, Detroit Junior, Rob Stone and the C-Notes, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, and countless others. They have played all over the world. Bob partnered with Chris and Patrick in a revised Southwest version of the Sam Lay Blues Band in the early 1990s and they have played together in The Rhythm Room All-Stars and numerous studio projects.

 

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Nappy Brown

Long Time Coming

Blind Pig Records BPCD5119

Release Date: 9/25/07

 

 

 

 

This great CD is produced mostly by Scott Cable, with just one cut produced by Bob Corritore. This cut features Bob on harmonica with Henry Gray, Kid Ramos, Chico Chism, Johnny Rapp, and Mario Moreno. Bob's cut was added after the fact to round out the CD with a rocker. Nappy Brown is simply one of the greatest blues singers of all time.

 

 

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Various Artists

2007 Lucerne Blues Festival Promotional CD

Release Date: 2007

 

 

 

 

This promotional CD was released to honor the 13th Annual Lucerne Blues Festival held in Lucerne, Switzerland. This CD contains two cuts involving Bob Corritore: Big Pete Pearson and The Rhythm Room All-Stars' song, "My Baby Is A Jockey" and "Naptown Blues", a cut featuring the late Robert Lockwood, Jr.; originally released on the Bob Corritore All-Star Blues Sessions CD.

Various Artists

House Rockin' And Blues Shoutin'! Celebrating 15 Years Of The Rhythm Room

Blue Witch Records BWR103

Release Date: 9/11/07

 

 

 

Artists include The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Robert Lockwood, Jr., The Mannish Boys featuring Finis Tasby, Floyd Dixon, Louisiana Red, Big Pete Pearson and the Rhythm Room All-Stars (Featuring Bob Corritore), Henry Gray, Billy Boy Arnold, Paul Oscher, Johnny Dyer, Chief Schabuttie Gilliame, Long John Hunter, Kid Ramos, Sonny Rhodes, and more!

 

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Bob Corritore/Dave Riley

Travelin' The Dirt Road

Blue Witch Records BWR104

Release Date: 9/11/07

 

 

 

This CD features the natural musical chemistry of Mississippi-born Dave Riley, together with Bob Corritore. A real down-home blues treat!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Big Pete Pearson with the Rhythm Room All-Stars

I'm Here Baby

Blue Witch Records BWR102

Release Date: 2/21/07

 

 

 

This CD is the first national release by the amazing Big Pete Pearson. Pete's powerhouse vocals are showcased on 12 songs with backing by the Rhythm Room All-Stars, Ike Turner, W.C. Clark (Pete's younger cousin), Joey DeFrancesco, Kid Ramos, and more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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American Music: The HighTone Records Story

HighTone(HCD8195)

Released 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This brilliant 4 CD, 1 DVD box set reflects the 23 years of the world's most definitive roots label. One of the 4 CDs is completely devoted to blues and includes 3 songs produced by Bob Corritore (of which one of these features Bob's harmonica work). The Corritore produced cuts are Kim Wilson / Eyesight To The Blind, Henry Gray / How Could You Do It (with Bob On Harp) and Louisiana Red / September 11th Blues. Bob is very proud of his association with HighTone and credits this label for giving him his start as a recording artist. Thank you HighTone!

 

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Willie "Big Eyes" Smith

Way Back

Hightone HCD8191

Released 2006

 

 

 

 

This Album features Willie blowing harp on 7 tracks, James Cotton on two and Bob Corritore on two. Other guests include Pinetop Perkins, Bob Margolin, Billy Flynn, Calvin "Fuzz" Jones, Bob Stroger, Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith, Little Frank, and Johnny Rapp. A solid, straight ahead Chicago Blues record! Release date May 9th, 2006.

 

 

 

 

 

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Pinetop Perkins

Born In The Honey

Sagebrush Productions

Released 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pinetop Perkins is one of the greatest blues piano players of all time. This DVD by Sagebrush Productions profiles this great legend with interviews and performances. Bob's music is heard in the song "Rather Quit Her", used in the soundtrack. It is a studio track produced by Bob that features, Pine, Bob, Johnny Rapp, Paul Thomas and Chico all in a solid groove.

 

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Chief Schabuttie Gilliame

Snakes Crawls At Night

Random Chance RCD-17

Released 2004

 

 

 

African Born, Louisiana and Arkansas blues schooled and now based in Buckeye, Arizona, this CD presents a marvelous debut by this great blues growler. Backing musicians include Louisiana Red, Kid Ramos, Junior Watson, Rusty Zinn, Kirk "Eli" Fletcher, Richard Innes, Chico Chism, Johnny Rapp, Paul Thomas, Mario Moreno, and more. Producer Bob Corritore lends his harmonica talents to four of the 10 selections.

 

 

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Louisiana Red

No Turn On Red

Hightone / HMG 1010

Released 2005

 

 

 

 

The Legendary Louisiana Red and Bob are close friends and regularly perform together. This is the second release that Bob has produced by Red. Bob plays harmonica on 5 of the 11 tunes. Other backing musicians include Chico Chism, Johnny Rapp, Buddy Reed, Paul Thomas, Mario Moreno, Paul Fasulo, and Brian Fahey. High intensity, down home blues at its best.

 

 

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R.L. Burnside - No Monkeys On This TrainR.L. Burnside

No Monkeys On This Train

HighTone HCD8152

Released 2003

 

 

 

 

The great R.L. Burnside is clearly the most popular downhome bluesman of these modern times. Bob produced half this CD with four Live at the Rhythm Room tracks (two previously unreleased) and one studio track with Bob backing R.L Burnside on harmonica. The other half was produced by Dr. David Evans for his famous High Water record label. Bob and his friend Drew Verbis did the album compilation with supervision from the great Bruce Bromberg.

 

 

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Putamayo American BluesVarious Artists

American Blues

Putumayo

Released 2003

 

 

 

 

Putumayo put together a 14 song collection of contemporary recordings of great artists. This label is known for their wonderful collections of world and ethnic music genres. Bob is pleased that Henry Gray's "How Could You Do It" was chosen. This cut was produced by Bob who lends some powerful harmonica work to the track. Also included in this collection are artists such as Otis Rush, Solomon Burke, Susan Tedeschi, Robert Cray, Albert Collins, Chris Thomas, Ruth Brown, Taj Mahal, Arthur Adams, B.B. King, Sugar Pie DeSanto, and Keb Mo'.

 

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Rhythm Room Blues Various Artists

Rhythm Room Blues

HighTone HCD8139

Released 2001

 

 

 

 

Bob plays harmonica on 3 cuts of this CD; two with Sam Lay, and one with Henry Gray. This CD also contains two masterful cuts by harp wizard Kim Wilson, and one by the legendary Mojo Buford. Also on his CD are R.L. Burnside, Nappy Brown, and Sonny Rhodes.

 

 

 

 

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All-Star Blues SessionsBob Corritore

All-Star Blues Sessions

HighTone HMG1009

Released 1999

 

 

 

 

Bob's highly acclaimed, self-produced   1999 release. With an all-star extravaganza of special guests including Bo Diddley, Jimmy Rogers, R.L. Burnside, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Nappy Brown, Kid Ramos, Henry Gray, Bob Margolin, King Karl, Rusty Zinn, Chico Chism, Lil' Ed, Clarence Edwards, Jimmy Dotson, Dino Spells, Pinetop Perkins, and more! This CD made #19 in the Living Blues Radio Charts as well as getting great reviews in Living Blues, Blues Review, Downbeat, and Stereophile magazines.

 

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Big Pete Pearson - One More DrinkBig Pete Pearson

One More Drink

Blue Witch

Released 2001

 

 

 

 

Bob plays on three numbers on this CD by Phoenix's king of the blues. Big Pete is a powerhouse of a vocalist with great original material. Produced by Clarke Rigsby, this CD features an uptown sound with horns and Hammond organ. Bob worked in Big Pete's band for two years in the early 80s and frequently guests with him on live appearances.

 

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Henry GrayHenry Gray

Plays Chicago Blues

HighTone 8131

Released 2001

 

 

 

 

Bob produced and plays on this album which captures the sound and spirit of classic 1950's style Chicago Blues. Henry Gray is one of the last living Chicago Blues piano legends. With Chico Chism, Bob Margolin, Kid Ramos, Johnny Rapp, Paul Thomas, and Pops McFarlane.

 

 

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Desert Blues, Vol. 1 Various Artists

Desert Blues, Vol. 1

CDGBs 1

(now out of print)

Released 1996

 

 

 

Bob plays harmonica on three cuts on this compilation of Phoenix blues artists, including Dino Spells' "Jennie Bea", King Karl's "Mathilda", and Chico Chism's "Big Fat Woman - 480 Pounds", and plays second guitar on Chief Gilliame's "I'm A Howlin' Wolf".

Texas RedTexas Red

What Kind of Woman Is That!

Blue Loon 034

Released 1997

 

 

 

 

Bob plays harmonica on two tracks. Also included on this album is fine harmonica work from Mojo Buford and R.J. Mischo.

 

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Lucius Parr - Yoakum, Texas BluesLucius Parr

Yoakum Texas Blues

PAU 1826593-2

Released 1996

 

 

 

 

Contemporary blues and soul by Albert Collins' cousin. Bob plays harmonica on the title track and on "Don't Call My Name".

 

 

 

 

 

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Blue SaguaroVarious Artists

Blue Saguaro

Fervor 120

(now out of print)

Released 1993

 

 

 

A collection of Arizona blues released in 1993 providing an overview of Arizona's local blues talent.  Includes performances by Chico Chism, Dino Spells, Buddy Reed, Big Pete Pearson, S.E. Willis, Chief Gillame, Rena Haus, Rocket 88s, Tommy Dukes, Sam Taylor, Scotty Spenner, and Hans Olson.

 

Bob plays harmonica on Dino Spells' "Goin' to Chicago", Chief Gilliame's "Don't Leave Me No More", and Chico Chism's "Mother-in-Law Blues".

 

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Chico Chism Chico Chism

Raw As Hell

Cher-Kee 01

Released 1995

 

 

 

 

Bob plays harmonica on "Big Fat Woman - 480 Pounds" and "Arizona Woman". Other tracks include fine harmonica work by Johnny Tanner and Hans Olson (producer of the disc).

Lucius Parr - I Got A ProblemLucius Parr

We Got A Problem

PAU 1826593-3

Released 1999

 

 

 

 

More modern blues from Lucius. Bob plays harmonica on three cuts.

 

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Sarge Lintecum - Vietnam BluesSarge Lintecum

Vietnam Blues

Released 1997

 

 

 

 

An unusual blues album by a Vietnam veteran who sings of his war experiences. Bob appears on two cuts, one an instrumental showcasing five harmonica players (Bob, Sarge, Dave Trippy, Hans Olson, and Bill Tarsha), each with a featured solo.

 

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Lisa Otey - Gimme Some A Yo' Sugar!Lisa Otey

Gimme Some A Yo' Sugar!

Owl's Nest Productions ONP7799

Released 1999

 

 

 

Bob appears as a special guest on the song "Scratch My Itch", doing a harmonica duet with Rochelle Raya from the band Sistah Blue.

 

 

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Blues Greats from the W.C. Handy Awards Various Artists

Blues Greats

BRG2002

Released 2002

 

 

 

 

This CD is a sample of some of the artists and recordings up for W.C. Handy Awards in 2002. Bob accompanies the great Henry Gray on one selection of this album.

Blues Estafette 2001Various Artists

Blues Estafette 2001

MCVB20011

Released 2001

 

 

 

 

This CD is a companion to the famous European Blues Festival of the same name. The CD features one track by each artist performing at the fest. It contains a Henry Gray cut taken from the Plays Chicago Blues CD. That cut was produced by Bob who also played harmonica on the track.

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