DE 504

    Ari Brown – Venus

    Ari Brown – Venus Delmark DE 504 Compact Disc (1997) Ari Brown is one of the busiest and most versatile musicians in Chicago though his highest profile gigs have often involved working or recording as sideman to Lester Bowie, Elvin Jones and Anthony Braxton to name a few. Ari blends two traditions; the Chicago tough…

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      Toronzo Cannon – Leaving Mood

      Toronzo Cannon – Leaving Mood Delmark DE 817 (2011) Compact Disc Featuring special guest Carl Weathersby. Growing up in the shadows of Chicago’s blues mecca Theresa’s Lounge had a lasting effect on Toronzo Cannon. Listening to the raw soulful sounds of legends like Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, and Muddy Waters led him to pick up…

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        BakerzMillion – Andy Baker & Steve Million

        Andy Baker & Steve Million – BakerzMillion Live in Racine Delmark DE 5037 Compact Disc Very much in the vein of Art Blakey’s “Jazz Messengers” or Coltrane’s band on the legendary “Blue Train” album, BakerzMillion is Chicago’s hard bop ensemble par excellence. Its six members are a true dream team of talented and seasoned jazzmen….

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          Magic Sam – Give Me Time

          Magic Sam – Give Me Time Delmark 654 Magic Sam, like another Sam who lived in Chicago, Sam Cooke, was among the greatest vocalists of all time. Those who appreciate intense, passionate blues/soul singing will love this album. Although Magic Sam was also a genius guitarist, guitar aficionados would do better to experience any of…

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            Lurrie Bell & The Bell Dynasty – Tribute To Carey Bell

            Lurrie Bell & The Bell Dynasty – Tribute To Carey Bell Delmark 855 With special guests Charlie Musselwhite & Billy Branch! It’s almost 50 years since blues harp-master Carey Bell released his debut album on Delmark Records. Carey’s children followed him into blues and performed with him often while growing up. Lurrie’s debut recording was…

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              Sheryl Youngblood – Every Day of Your Life

              DIGITAL SINGLE  Sheryl Youngblood – Every Day of Your Life Delmark 879-8 (December 1, 2023) Digital Single “Every Day of Your Life”, a song written by the late Jimmy Johnson and recorded live by Chicago blues rising star Sheryl Youngblood, is released NOW as a digital single by Delmark Records. The tune was recorded by…

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                Graná Louise – Gettin’ Kinda Rough!

                Graná Louise – Gettin’ Kinda Rough! Delmark DE 812 (2011) Compact Disc Internationally recognized vocalist Graná Louise has delighted countless music fans around the world with her outstanding blues performances. Her deep, rich voice belts out the kind of raw, gut blues that makes your spine tingle and your heart ache at her performances at…

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                  Tail Dragger – Stop Lyin’

                  Tail Dragger – Stop Lyin’ Delmark DE 828 (2013) Compact Disc On September 29, 1982 blues singer Tail Dragger recorded nine songs with Johnny B. Moore and Jesse Lee Williams, guitars; Eddie “Jewtown” Burks, harmonica; Willie Kent, bass; Larry Taylor, drums. Unfortunately producer Iron Jaw Harris didn’t live long enough to see the album issued….

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