This double album is devoted to the exceptional match between African-American musicians and boxers who all packed a punch in carrying the hopes of their people. Selected by Monique Pouget and Jean Buzelin from material that has all the passion of the ring, these emblematic pieces evoke a people's admiration for it's champions... with some unexpected bouts with fighters who were heroes. A bonus is the tribute paid to the ex-boxers who shelved their gloves before going on to vibrate, body and soul, and with great talent, in the arena of blues and jazz.

Tracklist:

Battle Royal
Prize Fighter Blues
Baltimore Buzz
Titanic
Tiger Flowers' Last Fight
Strokin' Away
Joe Louis Is the Man
He's in the Ring (Doing That Same Old Thing)
Joe Louis and John Henry
King Joe, Pt.1 (The Joe Louis Blues)
Joe Louis Is a Fightin' Man
Ole Joe Louis
You Can Run, But You Can't Hide
You Don't Love Me Blues
Peek-A-Boo
Petootie Pie
Say a Little Prayer
Stay in There
Little Old Mongoose
Ezz-Thetic
She Knocks Me Out
Baby Boy Blues
Knock Him Down Whiskey
Sugar Ray.
Parchman Farm
Signifying Monkey
I Saw My Mother Hugging Daddy Last Night
Sporting Life Blues
Give Me a Heart to Love
We're Gonna Rock, We're Gonna Roll
Mighty Mighty Man
That's What's Knockin' Me Out
She Felt Too Good
Framed
It Must Have Been the Devil
Nadine
This Is All
Reet Petitte
Rock and Roll Lilly
Bourbon Street Jump
Don't Drive Me Away
I'm Wise
Messed Around
Who's That Knocking
Good Good Lovin'
Lotus Blossom
Crazy Rhythm
Moor Man

UPC: 3561302580029
Label: Fremeaux Heritage
Release Date: 11.19.21
Format: CD

Boxer Bluesman / Various (2pk) - Boxer Bluesman / Various (2pk) (CD)