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CELEBRATING DELMARK RECORDS FOUNDER BOB KOESTER’S LIFE & LEGACY
Watch & Read: videos, photos, interviews, article. Delmark Records is the oldest continuously operating jazz and blues independent record label in the United States. It was founded by Robert G. Koester in St. Louis, Missouri in 1953, originally under the name “Delmar.” In 1958, Koester and the label relocated to Chicago with the label’s current name:…
LIVING BLUES AWARDS: JIMMY JOHNSON NOMINATED IN 4 CATEGORIES, VOTE NOW!
92-year-old blues master JIMMY JOHNSON nominated in FOUR categories: for the LIVING BLUES AWARDS: the vote is open right here! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LBAwards2021 MALE BLUES ARTIST OF THE YEAR MOST OUTSTANDING MUSICIAN (guitar) BEST ALBUM OF 2020 BEST LIVE PERFORMER Also, Delmark artist JOHNNY IGUANA has been nominated for MOST OUTSTANDING MUSICIAN (keyboards). Congratulations Delmark Artists Jimmy…
Live Music in Chicago: yes, it’s back! (slowly but surely) Delmark artists upcoming LIVE gigs!!!
We are so excited about the long awaited return of live music concerts and concert venues and music clubs back in action. Chicago has an amazing live music scene, and many Delmark Records artists are performing soon. Chicago and Chicago area music venues that feature blues and jazz like Kingston Mines, Rosa’s Lounge, Blue Chicago,…
DAVE SPECTER: SPECTACULAR DOUBLE ALBUM WILL CELEBRATE HIS 30 YEARS ON DELMARK RECORDS…!!!
Dave Specter’s 30 year musical journey on Delmark surrounded by a stellar list of featured artists including Otis Clay, Jimmy Johnson, Ronnie Earl, Lurrie Bell, Billy Branch, Willie Kent, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack McDuff, Lynwood Slim, Sharon Lewis, Jesse Fortune, Barkin’ Bill Smith, Steve Freund, Floyd McDaniel, Tad Robinson, Lenny Lynn & more. Featuring both studio…
Download or stream Jose Ramirez’s Delmark single “Whatever She Wants”: right here
AVAILABLE NOW FOR DOWNLOAD RIGHT HERE…! ALSO STREAMING ON ALL PLATFORMS…! Jose Ramirez – “Whatever She Wants”, Delmark Digital Single 868 At 33 years old, blues artist Jose Ramirez blues has played with many of the biggest names in the blues industry, including Buddy Guy, Anson Funderburgh, Janiva Magness, Mark Hummel and Bryan Lee.Jose was…
Celebrating Joseph “Mojo” Morganfield: born April 14, 1964
On December 10th 2020 we were shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Joseph “Mojo” Morganfield, Delmark Artist, rising star, and friend. We will always remember this warm human being and true artist. We commit to keep his memory alive. From Mojo’s producer, and longtime supporter Michael Freeman: On Behalf of the…
ROBERT JR. LOCKWOOD: A TREASURE HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT
The week of his 106th birthday, Robert Jr. Lockwood’s first album as a leader “Steady Rollin’ Man” (1970) reached the 23rd position of the Airplay Direct radio charts. Don’t miss this historical album, now for the first time available for download and streaming in all platforms. SAMPLE & DOWNLOAD OR STREAM THIS HISTORICAL ALBUM, RIGHT…
Delmark’s recent digital blues singles get rave reviews in Colorado Blues Society’s HOLLER Magazine! Thank you, Dan Willging!
The Holler may not be the most widely known blues publication, but it’s one of our faves! Jam packed with high quality blues journalism, photos, and reviews from this long running Colorado Blues Society magazine. Congrats on their 25th Anniversary! 2 new reviews of Delmark’s singles in their April/May 2021 issue. Be sure to check…
LADIES SING THE BLUES ON DELMARK RECORDS: 22 albums you must know
Celebrating Women’s History Month with Delmark’s historical catalogue of female singers “Delmark Records, a woman owned business, is the oldest continuously operating jazz and blues independent record label in the United States: 67 years! Throughout its history Delmark has released records by many of the most historical blues & jazz artists. We are committed to…
DELMARK RECORDS DELIVERS A FANTASTIC FIRST SELECTION TO GLOBAL RADIO VIA AIRPLAY DIRECT
Delmark Records is the oldest continuously operating jazz and blues independent record label in the United States: 67 years! Throughout its history, Delmark has released records by many of the most historical blues & jazz artists. We are committed to this legacy. While we continue creating new releases, we also maintain and revitalize Delmark’s amazing catalogue. “At 92, blues master Jimmy…
