Jesse Fuller (1896-1976), `The Lone Cat, ' was a remarkably expressive singer and fine 12-string guitar player. A versatile entertainer, Jesse usually performed as a `one man band' and drew on most strands of his rich African-American folk tradition.

Born and raised in Georgia, he hoboed all over the country singing and working various jobs until he settled in Oakland, Ca. His best known composition, San Francisco Bay Blues, is included in this collection along with some haunting slide guitar solos.