Considering his huge importance and influence during the early history of that most revered musical instrument - the electric guitar - the name of George Barnes is sadly neglected today, at best dismissed as a minor Jazz performer. Yet in his prime years, between the late 1930s and early 1960s, George was a talented and ubiquitous sessioneer, anonymously tackling Blues, Country, Jazz, R&B, Pop, Rockabilly and Rock 'N' Roll with ease. These two volumes have been compiled to finally recognize his long overlooked brilliance.