This 1958 collection showcases Little Junior Parker's transition from raw R&B to a more polished blues sound. The album features material from his early career.
- "Blues Consolidated" was released by the independent label Roots Records. The album compiles tracks recorded between 1954 and 1957. It was reissued on CD in 1991 by Paula Records.
- The album was recorded in Memphis, Tennessee. Its release predates his biggest hits for Duke Records.
- Roots Records was a small label founded by M.D. Anderson. It specialized in blues and gospel music.
Little Junior Parker was a blues singer and harmonica player known for his distinctive West Coast blues style. In 1958, he was a rising star in the blues and R&B scene, having recently signed with Duke Records.
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