Lee Green

Lee Green, also known as Leothus "Pork Chops" Green, was a Mississippi blues pianist and mentor to legends like Roosevelt Sykes, active in the early 20th-century blues scene. Born around 1900, he worked as a clothes presser in Vicksburg while honing his raw, self-assured piano style, eventually touring the South and recording influential tracks between 1929 and 1937. His 44 solo recordings and two accompaniments—including the tracks featured on *Lee Green Vol. 1 1929-1930* and *Vol. 2 1930-1937*—showcase his rough-edged musicianship and unwavering confidence behind the keys. Though details of his later years remain scarce, Green’s legacy lives on through his recordings and his role in shaping the next generation of blues artists.