Blues

Recorded by Folkways in 1973, this lively album by Arbee Stidham recaptures his classic Southern Blues roots. Stidham says: "In doing this session, I thought back to my boyhood days when I was singing the Blues in and around my home town... when people...

Recorded between January and October 1960 and released by Argo Records (part of Chess Records) in 1961, at Last was Etta James debut studio album. She had already made a name for herself thanks to a succession of hit singles on the R&B chart, and four of...

Recorded at the Fabulous Forum in 1972, features Albert King - gtr/voc, Donald Kinsey - gtr, Rick Watson - tenor sax, Norville Hodges - trumpet, Wilbur Thompson - trumpet, James Washington - org, Bill Rennie - bass, Sam King - drums. Tracks include...

Recorded at the Caravan Ballroom in New York City, October 1947, w. Albert Nicholas, Jimmy Archey, James P. Johnson+, 11 cuts.1. Sometimes I'm Happy 2. Little Coquette 3. Bucket's Got a Hole in 4. (Back Home Again in) Indiana 5. Someday, Sweetheart 6...

Recorded and mixed at The Aerie, Austin, TX. Mastered at Airshow Mastering. Includes 8-page full lyrics sheet with introduction by the author.1. Where'd You Get the Music 2. Tattletale 3. If I Was Sick 4. Children of Jack 5. My Hometown 6. New Monkey...

Recorded after Son House's rediscovery, these recordings were made at his New York Home. They are Informal yet typically intense and powerful.1. Son's Blues 2. Yonder Comes My Mother 3. Shetland Pony Blues 4. I'm So Sorry Baby 5. Plantation Song 6...

Real blues fans can rejoice over Chicago blues Legend Billy Boy Arnold's new release BILLY BOY SINGS SONNY BOY a heartfelt tribute to his musical mentor the original Sonny Boy, John Lee Williamson. Released on the 60th anniversary of Sonny Boy's untimely...

Ray Charles was one of the most iconic and influential artists in the annals of pop as a singer, songwriter and pianist, and while he is considered one of the godfathers and great innovators of soul music, his work transcended the worlds of jazz, blues,...

Rare rock 'n' from Clovis, New Mexico, the birthplace of the Buddy Holly sound. Featuring 24 tracks from the vaults of Norman Petty including: "I've had It" by Peanuts Wilson, "Rock-Ola Ruby" by Sonny West, "Tease" by Don Lanier & the Roses, "Tryin' to...

Rare recording with previously unissued takes 1948-49.1. Panama Rag 2. Sister Kate 3. Mahogany Hall Stomp 4. Margie 5. Chinatown, My Chinatown 6. Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans? 7. Sugar Foot Stomp - Kid Ory, Kid Ory's Creole Jazz Band 8...

Raised in a large, musical farm family in Rappahannock County, VA, John Jackson (1924 - 2002) was the most important black Appalachian musician to come to broad public attention during the mid-60s. Having learned guitar & his wide-ranging stock of songs...

Ragtime pianist/composer adds to his repertoire on his 3rd Delmark album - here he has documented his major inspirations, creating compelling & passionate pieces.1. Joplin Song Fragment 2. Space Coaster Ride 3. The Entertainer 4. Raggy Rag 5. Pekin Rag 6...