Sonny Boy Williamson- Chess Blues Master Series

This compilation LP is part of the Chess Blues Masters Series, a special collection released in 1980 by Chess Records to highlight key artists from their legendary blues roster. Sonny Boy Williamson II (born Aleck or Alex Miller, a.k.a. "Rice Miller") was one of the most distinctive harmonica players and blues vocalists in American history. This collection showcases his gritty, expressive voice and highly influential harmonica technique, capturing both familiar hits and previously unreleased recordings.

The cover features a pastoral painting of Williamson sitting reflectively on a grassy hillside with a kite flying above him — a symbolic image contrasting his gritty urban blues with a peaceful natural scene. The back cover continues the whimsical artwork, listing the tracks on the ribbons of a colorful kite tail.