Eric Clapton & Paul Jones aren't the only Brits: George Melly still does a good job on Bessie Smith material in between the "bawdieville" numbers and the late Queen of the washboard, Beryl Bryden, not to mention Otillie Patterson's work with Chris Barber, before illness forced her into retirement. Denise Lawrence with Reading-based Storyville Tickle is another.
RtS ["Blues ain't nothin' but a poor workin' man feelin' bad."]