Blues

A major blues stylist, Memphis Slim was one of the most emblematic and eminent bluesmen to come out of Chicago. He widely contributed to break blues in Europe and moved to Paris in 1962. Anyone who was lucky enough to catch one of his shows will never...

A mainstay on the Chicago blues scene since the 1960's, "Byther Smith has earned a reputation as one of the most intense performers and songwriters in the blues." - Living Blues. Smitty's strong, passionate voice and stinging guitar deliver the messages...

A low-key but emotionally moving collection of stripped down songs, performed by Hans Theessink, who plays and sings with singular grace, using his honeyed baritone and his soulful pickin' to reinterpret songs by people as diverse as Hank Williams, Tom...

A loving hometown audience makes Koko and her Blues Machine feel so good, and she returns the favor with this smokin' set of "Wang Dang Doodle," "Come to Mama," "I'd Rather Go Blind," "Let the Good Times Roll," "I'm a Woman," "Let Me Love You" and more...

A loving crowd at Seattle's famed Triple Door club, noted producer Jim Gaines, top-notch recording equipment and a rockin' set by this fantastic guitarist and his red-hot band make for an exceptional live blues album on 2 CDs. This 2014 release ranges...

A limited edition of Mick Taylor's fantastic blues album which was recorded with the help of some of the finest blues musicians working at the time. Mick Taylor (Lead Guitar, Vocals), Max Middleton (Keyboards), Wilbur Bascomb (Bass), Eric Parker...

A joyous groups of songs from Johnny & his many friends, some of whom were R&B pioneers - these are all new tracks, performed by Johnny's band.1. It Don't Mean a Thing 2. Shake Rattle ; Roll 3. Choo-Choo-Ch-Boogie 4. Louie Louie 5. Mood Indigo 6...

A great performance recorded live in Paris, La Chapelle Des Lombards, in 1979. Luther was a master of Chicago style electric blues. Release Notes (CD Re-Release): 'After his first celebrated appearance in Europe on the Montreux Jazz Festival, Luther...

A gash in his finger that led to tetanus led to death at 35 for this one-of-a-kind, one-man blues band from Memphis. Joe played drums, wailed on harmonica and delivered one electrifying, raw guitar riff after another; here are 57 prime cuts from a career...

A four-time Blues Award winner as 'Best Guitarist,' Duke once again raises to the occasion with a jump blues album of material that set the foundation for early rock 'n' roll. Covering songs by Louis Jordan, Buddy Johnson, Wynonie Harris, and many others...

A former student of Ronnie Earl, Duke Robillard and Kenny Burrell, Enrico Crivellaro has developed a refined yet explosive guitar style, becoming a favorite guitarist for several historic blues, swing, jazz and rock groups: Lester Butler's "13", the...

A forgotten roll of film was found. Shot before the turn of the century, the photographs resonate with music. The images inspired an accompanying soundtrack. The music is full of stories. The songs and stories originate in two neighboring rural counties...