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