-The Metropolitan Jazz Octet and singer extraordinaire Dee Alexander joined forces and talent for “Too Hot For Words”, a celebration of Billie Holiday and her songbook also featuring Chicago’s own Jim Gailloreto on tenor saxophone. -The Fat Babies, Chicago’s preeminent traditional jazz ensemble, climbs to new heights in this record for Delmark: “Uptown”. Inspired by…
At 90 years old, the guitarist is a walking master class in modern blues greatness. By David Whiteis CLICK! and READ COMPLETE ARTICLE HERE…!!!
Jim and Mike Jeffers talked extensively about Delmark’s upcoming CD featuring Dee Alexander and the Metropolitan Jazz Octet.
Jimmy Johnson, Dave Specter, Johnny Burgin, Guy King, Demetria Taylor + Mike Wheeler, Linsey Alexander, and Breezy Rodio, plus a winter 2019 blues release from Willie Buck! -The elder of the Chicago blues scene, 90-years-young JIMMY JOHNSON opens this list with a studio recording which includes several originals, two different bands and some solo tracks….
Delmark artist, guitarist Johnny Burgin – aka “Rockin Johnny” – is releasing a special preview single, Delmark’s first “Digital 45”. “California Blues” is offered as a special single from the upcoming live album done by artists who don’t play together regularly, performed for a packed house of enthusiastic fans! The band had just one night…
Uptown: The Fat Babies’ fourth album on the Delmark Records label, features the new, expanded, 8-piece version of the the band. The music is a mix of original music written by members of the band, and classic jazz tunes by artists like King Oliver, Tiny Parham, The New Orleans Rhythm Kings, Andy Kirk and Eubie…
AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is the largest high-end audio show in North America. The three-day experience features multiple hotel floors packed with listening rooms, The Expo Hall featuring The Record Fair, a dedicated Ear Gear Expo, seminars and live musical performances. Whether you’re a serious audiophile, a newcomer to high-end audio or simply a music…
“…a mesmerizing blend of restless rhythmic energy and sophisticated instrumental voicing, highlighted by dramatic shifts in tempo and dynamics”, says Jazziz writer Mark Holston. VOLCANIC ACTIVITY Embracing a new adventure, Paquito D’Rivera teams up with an avant-rock ensemble. BY MARK HOLSTON Since his emergence in 1970s Havana as a member of the groundbreaking fusion band…
Blues Reviews April/May 2019 Willie Buck “Willie Buck Way” Delmark CD www.delmark.com Born in 1937 in Houston, Mississippi, singer/songwriter Willie Buck arrived in Chicago as a teenager in 1953 smack-dab in the midst of the post-war heyday of Chicago blues. A brother-in-law used to sneak him into clubs like Smitty’s Corner and Pepper’s to hear…