Susie Q (Live & Studio)

Susie Q (Live & Studio) was released in 1998 on the Electrecord label, a historic Romanian state-owned recording company that became a significant hub for local jazz, blues, and pop recordings following the fall of the communist regime. This release captures the work of Mike & The Blue Spirits, a project led by Mihai 'Mike' Godoroja, a figure known for his deep commitment to preserving and revitalizing blues music within the Romanian cultural landscape during a period of transition.

The album serves as a hybrid collection, blending studio recordings with live performance tracks to highlight the group's improvisational energy and stage presence. The design and production reflect the aesthetic of Electrecord’s later years, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional blues sensibilities and the emerging production standards of the late 1990s. While niche in its international reach, the record remains a documented artifact of the local blues scene’s endurance and professionalization in post-1989 Romania.