Jimmy Nolen Strollin' With Nolen - Hot Guitar, 1953-1962 (2CD)
This double disc set is possibly the most comprehensive overview of the early career of Jimmy Nolen, one of the most influential guitarists of the 20th Century. Today Nolen's fame rests on the innovative work he did as lead guitarist for the James Brown between 1965 and his death in 1983 - with Mojo magazine rating him No.12 in its survey of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. This set presents with Jimmy Nolen's musical journey through the 1950s, up until 1961. Over the 55 tracks featured here you can hear Jimmy's outstanding guitar work on recordings released under his own name and as a much in demand session guitarist with artists like Monte Easter, Johnny Otis, Chuck Higgins, Rudy Ray Moore, George Smith and many others. Accompanying booklet includes fully detailed liner notes.
