Born James Earl Thompson November 25th, 1928, in Holly Springs, Mississippi, Jimmy Johnson is the BLUES ARTIST OF 2021, BEST BLUES GUITAR PLAYER ON 2019 and a member of the BLUES HALL OF FAME. During 2021 Jimmy also received the MUDDY WATERS AWARD from the Jus's Blues Foundation [Read More]
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JIMMY JOHNSON FEATURED IN JOSE RAMIREZ’S UPCOMING DELMARK ALBUM ALONG DELMARK ALLSTAR BAND
JIMMY JOHNSON IS THE GUEST ARTIST FOR JOSE RAMIREZ UPCOMING DELMARK ALBUM.After his historical Chicago recording sessions with the Delmark All Stars, playing at Rosa’s with Mike Wheeler Band, Jose Ramirez ans his triumphal European tour, is the time to announce that 93-year-old [Read More]
DAVE SPECTER CD release party at Evanston S.P.A.C.E. this Tuesday, November 2nd with special guests JIMMY JOHNSON, TAD ROBINSON, & DEZ DESORMEAUX
November 2 at S.P.A.C.E. - The CD party will feature special guests! The legendary and inspirational ageless wonder, "The Bar Room Preacher," Jimmy Johnson with sensational soul and blues vocalist/harpist Tad Robinson, and Austin, TX/Chicago saxophonist Dez Desormeaux! With [Read More]
ONE YEAR AFTER THE HISTORIC RELEASE OF MOJO MORGANFIELD’S “IT’S GOOD TO BE KING”
Exactly one year ago Delmark Records released Mojo Morganfield's song "It's Good To Be King". Bringing Muddy Waters' family into the Delmark family, to make justice to their legacy, musicianship, talent and dedication was a goal Delmark's new management had since the beginning. [Read More]
October 2021: Dave Specter, Bob Stroger, Mud Morganfield, Jose Ramirez, Frank Corpus, Bob Koester & more
Dave Specter's double album SIX STRING SOUL coming October 22 Delmark celebrates Dave's 30 years on the label with a stellar line-up of guests including Otis Clay, Jorma Kaukonen, Lurrie Bell, Billy Branch, Ronnie Earl, Jimmy Johnnson & more. Dave Specter has [Read More]
REMEMBRING BOB KOESTER – Wonderful 18 (!) page tribute in LIVING BLUES magazine to Delmark and Jazz Record Mart’s founder, the one and only, Bob Koester!
Be sure to pick up the September issue of America's longest running blues publication, LIVING BLUES! Remembering Bob Koester 1932–2021 By Jim O’Neal and others Bob Koester, owner of Delmark Records and the Jazz Record Mart in Chicago, was for more than 60 [Read More]
MUD MORGANFIELD’S “PRAISE HIM” reviewed in the premier gospel website, JOURNAL OF GOSPEL MUSIC! And be sure to check out his new lyric video!
A big shout out to our friend, Bob Marovich and his amazingly detailed, informative, and well researched and written website, Journal of Gospel Music for his new review of Mud Morganfield's new Delmark Records gospel blues single, "Praise Him!" Thank goodness we have this [Read More]
1st ANNUAL ROCKWELL BLUES & JAZZ STREET STROLL photos & videos
A very successful festival presenting Delmark and Earwig artists: Donna Herula, Mike Wheeler Band, Liz Mandeville, Soul Message Band, Michael Frank & Paul Kaye, Dave Weld & The Imperial Flames and Delmark All Stars featuring Bob Stroger, Billy Flynn, Willie "The Touch [Read More]
FEELIN’ GROOVY?! Delmark Records and Linsey Alexander featured in CHICAGO IN TUNE with live performance and interview at THE HIDEOUT, CHICAGO!
Are you feelin' groovy??!!! One of the world's most beloved music venues, Chicago's Hideout Inn is showcasing one the world's most beloved blues and jazz record labels (and the world's longest running independently owned label!) Chicago's Delmark Records with a FREE live [Read More]
Rockwell Blues & Jazz Street Stroll + Robert Whitall Art Show + Mud Morganfield + Jose Ramirez + Delmark All Stars Band + Dave Specter + Jimmy Johnson
Rockwell Blues & Jazz Street Stroll 1 day Fest on Sept 4th. Mud Morganfield has a new single. Jose Ramirez recorded with Delmark All Stars Band. Dave Specter upcoming double album. Jimmy Johnson receives the Jus' Blues Award. Robert Whitall Jr. art show is OPEN until [Read More]
ROCKWELL BLUES & JAZZ STROLL: SEPTEMBER 4TH NOON TO 9:00 PM
ROCKWELL BLUES & JAZZ STREET STROLL INDOOR & OUTDOOR FREE FESTIVAL FEATURING: 1pm - Donna Herula & Harlan Terson 2pm - Mike Wheeler Band 3pm - Liz Mandeville 4pm - Soul Message Band + Geof Bradfield 5pm - Michael Frank & Paul Kaye 6pm - Dave [Read More]
Just announced! Sat Sept 4th – Blues & Jazz Street Stroll on Rockwell!! Delmark Records is elated to announce its first annual blues and jazz block party!
Rockwell Blues & Jazz Street Stroll: September 4th 2021 Presented by Delmark Records, Earwig Records & RBRA (Rockwell Business & Residents Association). This program is made possible by a grant from the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events with funding [Read More]
Mud Morganfield: Muddy Waters’ Eldest Son Signs with Delmark
Breaking News: Mud Morganfield's single debut on Delmark Records will appear this fall. Delmark Records, the oldest continuously operating blues & jazz independent record label in the US, announces a major addition to its roster. Mud Morganfield. Muddy Water's eldest [Read More]
LEGENDARY JIMMY JOHNSON AWARDED “2021 BLUES ARTIST OF THE YEAR”
92-year-old blues master Jimmy Johnson has won the critics poll of the most important blues awards, the LIVING BLUES AWARDS presented by Living Blues Magazine. Last year Jimmy Johnson was awarded as BEST GUITAR PLAYER in the same poll. These distinctions, among others, as well as [Read More]
JUNETEENTH celebration of Black Artists in Blues & Jazz
Watch, listen, read, download, stream! A selection of blues & jazz recordings by African-American artists from different eras and styles. Blues & Jazz lovers ENJOY & CELEBRATE FREEDOM. Also radio stations, DJs, radio hosts, please, go to AirPlay Direct and [Read More]
WOMEN OF THE BLUES closing night at Delmark Art Space
WOMEN OF THE BLUES AT DELMARK RECORDS ART SPACE was at Delmark for the past year. A celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment and the Women’s Suffrage Movement (Right to Vote)-Thank you to all of the Women Of The Blues and the photographers whose images tell a [Read More]
Celebrating Sleepy John Estes
ALL of Sleepy John Estes Delmark recordings are now available. Order CDs, download or stream here. John Adam Estes, known as Sleepy John Estes, January 25 1899 Ripley TN - June 5th 1977 Brownsville TN, was one of the greatest American blues guitarists, songwriters and [Read More]
Celebrating Anthony Braxton’s Birtdhay: born June 4th 1945, Chicago
Some of the most iconic albums by Braxton have been released on Delmark Records: 3 Compositions of New Jazz, For Alto, Four Compositions, Together Alone (with Josep Jarman) & Trio And Duet. He is also featured in Roscoe Mitchell - Duets With Anthony Braxton. Anthony [Read More]
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