William Lee Conley Broonzy became one of the most renowned blues singers-guitarists in the 1930s, popular enough to perform in concerts in England and Europe in the 1950s.
R.L. Burnside s first break came in the early 90s when the documentary film based on author Robert Palmer s book Deep Blues featured R.L. as one of its highlights. Subsequently Palmer produced R.L. s Too Bad Jim for the fledgling Fat Possum label. Along w
To celebrate the 25th Anniversary the original recordings have been re-mastered using newly available high-resolution mastering technology. Eva's electrifying vocals, more present than ever, transport the listener back to the time and place.
He's a musical universe unto himself, expanding at a nearly immeasurable rate, ever more hard to define - as a mind-blowing guitarist, a dazzling songwriter and engagingly soulful singer.
In addition to 12 of Clark's original compositions, Blak and Blu also features a 13th song - a blistering cover of Little Johnny Taylor's, "If You Love Me Like You Say / Third Stone From The Sun".
Samantha Fish "Faster" - On her new album Faster, Samantha Fish joins forces with superproducer Martin Kierszenbaum (Lady Gaga, Sting) and imbues even more intensity into her electrifying brand of blues/rock-and-roll.
The first-ever collaborative album from Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton, Death Wish Blues is a body of work born from a shared passion for pushing the limits of blues music.
John Lee Hooker Plays & Sings the Blues is an album by blues musician John Lee Hooker, compiling tracks recorded between 1950 and 1952, some of which were originally released as singles, that was issued by the Chess label in 1961.
Limited colored vinyl LP pressing. Continuing Jackpot's series of Chess Records reissues, this compilation of landmark original studio singles from Chicago blues artist Howlin' Wolf, were originally recorded from 1954-65.
Vinyl LP pressing. Tutored on guitar by Charley Patton and harmonica by Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin' Wolf impacted the Southern Club circuit in the late 1930s, and after a spell in the Army cut impressive work at Sun, but really came into his own in Chic
"Every phrase, every word is attacked with an energy that commands respect. But beware, this young woman could take on the sweetest forms of a melancholy ballad and manage to achieve tenderness. At Last! Is one of the key soul albums of the early 1960's."
Etta James debut LP originally released in 1960, featuring the hit “At Last” as well as other R&B, Blues and Jazz standards. This Record Store Day release contains four bonus tracks. Limited to 2000 on colored vinyl. Anything To Say You’re Mine My Dearest
