The Rattler

Self-taught pianist Dave Alexander had been backing blues performers in central and southern California during the 1960s before he was recorded with his own band in 1972 for Arhoolie Records. His years playing behind other performers resulted in a musical style that included jazz, rhythm and blues, and boogie woogie idioms. Alexander recorded two albums under his own name and two albums under the name Omar Sharriff for Arhoolie.

Track Listing

101	The Sky is Crying Dave Alexander
102	Swanee River Boogie Dave Alexander
103	I Need a Little Spirit Dave Alexander
104	Good Home Cooking Dave Alexander
105	The Rattler Dave Alexander
106	There Ought to Be a Law Dave Alexander
107	Lonesome Train Blues Dave Alexander
108	A Tribue to My Father Dave Alexander
109	13 Is My Number Dave Alexander
110	The Judgement Dave Alexander