Eddie Cleanhead Vinson was a Texas-born blues saxophonist and vocalist, a founding figure in the jump blues sound. This Blues Collection release captures his early recordings from 1945-47, when he was at his most vital and inventive. His saxophone playing is swinging and soulful with genuine personality; his singing is joyful and deeply committed. Jump blues mixed jazz, blues, and RandB sensibility into something irresistible, and Vinson was a master of the form. These sides are energetic, playful, and grounded in genuine blues tradition. Essential for blues and early RandB enthusiasts.