Keef Hartley came to prominence as a member of the British R&B group The Artwoods before joining John Mayall's Bluesbreakers in 1967. He contributed to the album "Crusade" before leaving in 1968 to form the first line-up of his own band. He recorded a series of classic albums for Decca's Deram label. Esoteric Recordings are pleased to complete their reissuing of Keef's Deram catalogue with the first ever CD release of his final album for Deram the excellent "Lancashire Hustler". Featuring guest appearances from Robert Palmer & Elkie Brooks and their band Vinegar Joe, this welcome reissue includes liner notes by the man himself and a booklet with previously unseen photos.