by Lindsay PlanerAs an anthology, the humorously titled Al's Big Deal\u002FUnclaimed Freight captures the stylistic essence of what has made Al Kooper such a vital addition to rock & roll. Although somewhat superseded in the digital domain byRare + Well Done: The Greatest & Most Obscure Recordings, this title was available almost two decades prior to that 2001 two-CD set. This collection delves into Kooper's solo canon as well as his ensemble work with theChild Is Father to the Manversion ofBlood, Sweat & Tears. There is also a healthy sampling of his super sessions and collaborations with such luminaries asMichael Bloomfield,Stephen Stills,Shuggie Otis, and evenBob Dylan. The material is split into the self-explanatory subheadings of The Songs and The Jams. The former incorporates shorter and more focused standout performances such as I Can't Quit Her and I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know fromBS&T. There are highlights from Kooper's solo discs as well. These include Brand New Day an