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    Donald Byrd – First Flight

    Donald Byrd – First Flight Delmark DD 407 (1991) Compact Disc The names and musical reputations of Donald Byrd and Yusef are well known where ever jazz is played. When this live concert was recorded, in Detroit at the New World Stage, August 23, 1955, their fame had not yet reached the heights they now…

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    DE 479

      Andrew Lamb – Portrait In The Mist

      Andrew Lamb – Portrait In The Mist Delmark DE 479 Compact Disc (1994) “… to be an individual with his own voice, telling his own story, in his own manner. These are the same qualities that I see in my influences which include Archie Shepp, Marion Brown, Lester Young, John Coltrane, Albert Ayler, Rahsaan Roland…

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      DE 535

        Earl Hines – At The Party

        Earl Hines – At The Party Delmark DE 535 Compact Disc (2004) Earl Hines moved to Chicago in 1926 at the age of 21 where he began his association with Louis Armstrong whom he recorded with. Hines is recognized as a major innovator in the development of jazz piano. He was also a major band…

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        DE 625

          Luther Allison – Love Me Mama

          Luther Allison – Love Me Mama Delmark DE 625 Compact Disc (1996) Luther Allison was the most popular and critically acclaimed blues artist of 1996, winning 5 W.C. Handy Awards and Living Blues Awards for Blues Artist of the Year, Most Outstanding Guitarist, Best Live Performer, Best Album and Best Song. Allison is a member…

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            Karen Carroll – Had My Fun

            Karen Carroll – Had My Fun Delmark 680 The first four songs on Had My Fun will transport you to front row center so that you can experience an actual Karen Carroll club performance. Karen is such a natural entertainer that it’s easy to get caught up in her show and never consciously realize that…

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