Dr David Evans is one of the most reputed and prolific ethnomusicologists and rural blues history –especially Memphis blues- investigator With an exceptional career as teacher and writer, hundreds of articles and some books certify his huge knowledge on that field Despite, let’s talk here about his work as a musician Evans began to play blues in 1962 Since then on, he has continuously been playing in different universities, schools, clubs and festivals These recordings have the genuine flavour and the real spirit of the great blues masters who have inspired him and he always gives a sincere homage The shadows of Blind Lemon Jefferson, Bukka White, Tommy Johnson, Ma Rainey, Babe Stowal, Yank Rachell or Leroy Carr glide along the whole cd, plus two original Evans’ own songs The amazing tasteful piano, harp, kazoo, double-bass, jug and washboard backing complete a recording that becomes really essential in every blues record collection