Little Freddie King's At Home in the New Orleans Musician's Village released in time for Jazzfest 2012

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. - Music Maker Relief Foundation is pleased to announce the April 24th re-release of Little Freddie King's Live at Musician's Village. A true innovator in blues, King is recognized as one of the first musicians to bring the electric blues to New Orleans. This landmark 12-track album celebrates Little Freddie's return to the blues, as this is his first completed recording since 1970. Featuring what King calls 'gut bucket blues,' the record is an important step toward preserving his unique country-style blues for future generations.

Born Fread E. Martin in McComb, Mississippi in 1940, King is the son of a bluesman. A self-taught and skillful guitarist, he was dubbed early on as Little Freddie King for his similarity in sound to legendary blues guitarist and singer Freddie King. Collaborating with such artists as Harmonica Williams and Polka Dot Slim, Little Freddie was a regular in the New Orleans blues circuit. Musicologist Dr. Ira Padnos says, "If you want the real blues-and I'm not talkin' about some long-haired hippy beatin' on a National Resonator guitar or a mustachiod, Italian-suited slickster blowin' on a chromatic harmonica-baby, you'd better call Little Freddie King."

Little Freddie King continues to bring his 'get bucket blues' to the stage having performed at every New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival since its start in 1970. King will also be playing at Jazzfest May 4, 2012 from 5:45-7 pm in the blues tent. Do not miss this opportunity to see one of blues' greatest treasures in concert.

Visit http://www.musicmaker.org/artists_profile/Little-Freddie-King to learn more about Little Freddie King and his upcoming events.

About Music Maker Relief Foundation:

Music Maker Relief Foundation, Inc. is a tax exempt, public charity under IRS code 501(c)3. Music Maker aims to keep our Southern culture vital by directly supporting senior

(over 55) American roots musicians in need, expanding their professional careers, and assisting Next Generation artists in the development of their professional careers. Since the organization's

founding in 1994, Music Maker has assisted hundreds of musicians who represent the traditions of Blues, Gospel, Old-Time String Band, Jazz and more. Music Maker's programs ensure the

talents of these cultural treasures are accessible so that our rich musical heritage can be shared with the world and preserved for future generations.