Cat Blues: The Big Gig is an evolved edition of Reiner Knizia’s classic card game Cat Blues, also known as Katzenjammer Blues. It is the second title in Bitewing Games’ Crown Jewel Selection line (the first being Zoo Vadis). The additions and changes to the original game (all designed, developed, tested, and approved by Reiner Knizia) provide:

Better first impressions for newcomers
Spicier game arcs
More possible strategies
More gameplay variety