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JIMMY BURNS featured on new all-star blues compilation for JUS’ BLUES FOUNDATION 25th Anniversary!
JIMMY BURNS‘ “STRANDED IN CLARKSDALE” from his 2003 Delmark album, BACK TO THE DELTA to be featured on a brand new all-star BLUES compilation recording to benefit the JUS’ BLUES FOUNDATION, celebrating its 25th year! This much anticipated exciting compilation will feature 2 newly recorded songs made specifically for this special release from 2 of…
JOHNNY IGUANA’s new album, AT DELMARK receives rave reviews!
Johnny Iguana At Delmark Delmark Records 888 – www.delmark.com Chicago pianist Johnny Iguana is tireless. After a long tour of France at the end of last year, Delmark Records unveils his new album. A few months ago, Julia Miller and Elbio Barilari, the label’s managers, invited the pianist to the studio. The goal was twofold: to…
Ernest Dawkins’ Delmark recording and Chicago Jazz featured in New York Times!
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Chicago Jazz Explore the Windy City through tracks by Ramsey Lewis, Ahmad Jamal, Lester Bowie and the contemporary artists at the forefront of today’s sound. By Giovanni Russonello Jazz has experienced a meaningful resurgence in popularity over the past 15 years or so, especially among younger listeners. What’s driving that? You…
JUS’ BLUES Music Foundation announces 2025 honorees, including Delmark artists SHIRLEY JOHNSON and WILLIE BUCK!
KoKo Taylor Queen of the Blues AwardOutstanding contribution to preserving traditional BluesShirley Johnson. Through the years, Chicago has been home to some of our finest blues women, and vocalist Shirley Johnson ranks near the pinnacle of this distinguished group. A veteran of over fifty years as a blues vocalist, with a notable career in gospel before…
Rest in peace, LINSEY ALEXANDER. DELMARK and the world wide blues community will miss you dearly!
The Blues world mourns the recent passing of Chicago blues legend, LINSEY ALEXANDER, aka The Hoochie Man! Tributes / 02.24.2025 They are leaving us: Linsey Alexander… Linsey Alexander (1942-2025) Born in Holly Springs, Mississippi, Linsey Alexander moved to Memphis with his mother at age 12 and soon, thanks to a family friend, developed an interest in…
Fascinating interview with Johnny Iguana in IT’S PSYCHEDELIC BABY Magazine!
IT’S PSYCHEDELIC BABY MAGAZINE Johnny Iguana | Interview | At Delmark: The 1917 Steinway Sessions February 15, 2025 Johnny Iguana | Interview | At Delmark: The 1917 Steinway Sessions Chicago’s own Johnny Iguana stands at the confluence of tradition and creativity. With his upcoming album ‘At Delmark,’ arriving on April 11, 2025, he offers a…
Dave Specter @ Feb 19th at his home base EVANSTON SPACE!! New Live at SPACE Delmark record coming soon, too!
Buy Tix Here! https://www.ticketweb.com/event/dave-specter-space-tickets/14088383 Dave Specter Live in Evanston 2025 : Best Soulful Blues Performance By Tyler Reid / January 7, 2025 Dave Specter Live in Evanston Wed Feb 19, 2025 – 8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM) SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $15.00 – $25.00 | All Ages Book Tickets For blues enthusiasts, few names resonate…
DELMARK behind the scenes MVP Frank Corpus celebrates 25 years at DELMARK!!!
Delmark Records’ warehouse manager/shipping clerk Frank Corpus has worked continuously full time at Delmark for 25 years – CONGRATS on that amazing feat, Frank! As you know, in every successful family company, there are many people who work “behind the scenes” who don’t always get the proper recognition, putting endless hours of important arduous work…
Dave Specter & Sheryl Youngblood throw down real deal Chicago blues & soul in Arizona!
Join us to celebrate Iconic Musicians who have paved the way to deliver the heart and soul of Chicago Blues this Black History Month. Chicago Delmark Record Label artists Dave Specter and Sheryl Youngblood perform along with special appearance by Bob Corritore. Opening set by Livewire Blues Revue. Features Tom Albanese on harp, Stephen Pedone…
JOHNNY IGUANA interview about his new 2025 album in BLUES.GR!
Q&A with talented and brilliant pianist Johnny Iguana, highly rhythmic, Chicago style that sounds like no one else “It’s good and natural for people who love all rock and pop to step back and hear the blues innovators who lay the groundwork for so many modern styles of music. And you can be surprised by how…
