To talk about Big Walter Horton is to talk about one of the most brilliant names of blurd amplified harmonica of all times Gifted with an uncommon technique and an amazing creativity which could only be comparable to Little Walter and George ‘Harmonica’ Smith, Walter Horton has an outstanding place in blues history as a real hero and model to follow by all harmonica players of actual amplified Chicago blues In 1940 Big Walter Horton already was a genuine stylist and very original blower who had done his debut recording the previous year backed by guitar player Little Buddy Doyle, showing since that first recording a new and completely different blowing style and technique to what had been done so far In addition, Walter recorded some of the most beautiful harmonica blues melodic lines ever played In this album you will find several harmonica masters who pay tribute to him Mark Hummel, Kim Wilson, Sugar Ray Norcia, Steve Guyger, Bob Corritore or Mark Wenner are some of the names who have participated in the album to perform Walter’s songs This is an essential recording for all fans of Chicago blues sound and, of course, it is especially devoted to Big Walter Horton’s deep lovers