James Cotton
BluesJames Henry Cotton (July 1, 1935 – March 16, 2017) was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, who... more
Latest Release
Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down (Live)
Blues - 2007
Top Songs
Essential Albums
Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It...
Deep in the Blues
Harp Attack!
Cotton Mouth Man
100% Cotton
Superharps
High Compression
The Best Of James Cotton - ...
Giant
Live & On the Move
Cut You Loose!
Live From Chicago - Mr. Sup...
Chicago Sessions
35th Anniversary Jam
Living the Blues
Best of the Vanguard Years
Take Me Back
Chicago Harp Showdown
Cotton Crop Blues / Hold Me...
Blues Masters
Mighty Long Time
Live At Antone's Nightclub
Late Night Blues (Live at t...
Blues Masters Vol. 2
Live Blues Masters: James C...
Albums
Off the Wall
Fanny Mae
Live Blues Masters: James C...
Baby, Don't You Tear My Clo...
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About James Cotton
James Henry Cotton (July 1, 1935 – March 16, 2017) was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, who has performed and recorded with many of the great blues artists of his time and with his own band. He played drums early in his career but is famous for his harmonica playing. Cotton began his professional career playing the blues harp in Howlin' Wolf's band in the early 1950s. He made his first recordings in Memphis for Sun Records, under the direction of Sam Phillips. Read more on Last.fmSource: Last.fm