Blues With Big Bill Broonzey · Sonny Terry · Brownie McGhee

Released by Folkways Records in 1968, this album serves as a collaborative showcase for three foundational figures of the American blues tradition: Big Bill Broonzy, Sonny Terry, and Brownie McGhee. The record emerged from the label's extensive cataloging of roots and folk music, a project championed by Moses Asch, who founded Folkways with the goal of documenting the 'sounds of humanity.' By the late 1960s, these artists were already considered elder statesmen of the genre, and their recordings for Folkways were instrumental in preserving their influence for a new generation of listeners during the folk revival.

The album's design follows the classic, minimalist aesthetic associated with early Folkways releases, prioritizing archival authenticity over commercial ornamentation. The cover typically features plain typography and straightforward information, reflecting the label’s focus on the music itself as a historical document rather than a polished pop product. As part of the Folkways series, the release was received as an essential primary source for blues enthusiasts and scholars, contributing to the broader academic and public recognition of the Piedmont blues style and the Chicago blues transition that these men collectively represented.