The classic 1967 Chess album Muddy, Brass & The Blues adds horns and prominent organ to Muddy Waters' basic band format. Waters' earlier work had been built around his returning to sounds and influences from his past. Here, the label tried to give him a new sound. Stripped of his guitar, Waters proves what a great R&B singer he really was. Featuring Otis Spann on piano, and Sammy Lawhorn and Pee Wee Madison on guitar. This pressing serves as the album's first official American vinyl LP reissue in more than 30 years.