Johnny Otis is often referred to as the ‘Godfather Of Rhythm And Blues’, and even a cursory listen to this collection will reveal a man whose talent is more than deserving of this soubriquet. A bandleader, singer, talent scout, musician, arranger, composer, and record producer amongst other talents, Johnny Otis was a true Renaissance man in the years leading up to the advent of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Disc 1: Johnny Otis, His Drums And Orchestra - Harlem Nocturne / Johnny Otis, His Drums And Orchestra Featuring Jimmy Rushing - Jimmy's Round The Clock Blues / Wynonie Harris - Yonder Goes My Baby / Johnny Otis, His Drums And Orchestra - Jeff-Hi Stomp / Joe Swift With Johnny Otis And His Orchestra - That's Your Last Boogie / The Johnny Otis Orchestra Featuring Pete Lewis And His Guitar - Midnight At The Barrelhouse / The Johnny Otis Orchestra Featuring Big Jay McNeely - Barrelhouse Stomp / Johnny Otis And His Orchestra - Court Room Blues / The Robins With The Johnny Otis Orchestra - If It's So, Baby / Little Esther - Double Crossing Blues / Johnny Otis And His Orchestra - New Orleans Shuffle / Little Esther And The Blue Notes With The Johnny Otis Orchestra - Lover's Lane Boogie / Little Esther - Mistrustin' Blues / Little Esther – Misery / The Johnny Otis Orchestra With Mel Walker - And The Blue Notes - Cry Baby /Little Esther - Cupid's Boogie / Little Esther - Deceivin' Blues / Mel Walker With The Johnny Otis Orchestra - Dreamin' Blues / Johnny Otis' Congregation With Little Esther, Mel Walker and Lee Graves - Wedding Boogie / Mel Walker With The Johnny Otis Orchestra - Rockin' Blues. Disc 2: Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton With Kansas City Bill And His Orchestra - Hound Dog / Johnny Ace - Pledging My Love / Marilyn Scott - Beer Bottle Boogie / Johnny Otis Orchestra Featuring Mel Walker - Gee Baby / The Johnny Otis Orchestra - Mambo Boogie / The Johnny Otis Orchestra - All Nite Long / Mel Walker With The Johnny Otis Orchestra - Sunset To Dawn / Johnny Otis And His Orchestra Featuring Mel Walker - Call Operator 210 / Johnny Otis And His Orchestra Featuring Mel Walker - The Candle's Burnin' Low / Johnny Otis and His Orchesta - Shake it / Gene And Eunice With Johnny's Combo - Ko Ko Mo / Mr. Goggle Eyes August With The Johnny Otis Band - Oh Ho Doodle Lu / Little Richard -Little Richard's Boogie / The Johnny Otis Show With Marie Adams And The Three Tons Of Joy - Ma (He's Making Eyes At Me) / The Johnny Otis Show - Bye Bye Baby / The Johnny Otis Show - Willie And The Hand Jive / The Johnny Otis Show - Crazy Country Hop / The Johnny Otis Show- Castin' My Spell / The Johnny Otis Show - Mumblin' Mosie / The Johnny Otis Show - Shake It, Lucy Baby.