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    Lurrie Bell – Blues In My Soul

    Lurrie Bell – Blues In My Soul Delmark DE 829 Compact Disc (2013) One of the greatest living Chicago blues guitarists, Lurrie Bell’s last two CDs have been about stretching him (successfully) to showcase the breadth as well as the magnitude of his art. However for this project he just wanted to get back to…

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      Toronzo Cannon – John The Conquer Root

      Toronzo Cannon – John The Conquer Root Delmark DE 831 (2013) Compact Disc Reviews of Toronozo’s first Delmark CD were overwhelmingly glowing. “With consistently powerful performances from Cannon, a batch of compelling original songs, and the exemplary band work, Leaving Mood (Delmark 817) is a must-hear CD that should rank among the year’s best.” –Living…

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        Giles Corey – Stoned Soul

        Giles Corey – Stoned Soul Delmark DE 834 (2014) Compact Disc Giles Corey’s credits include being in the bands of Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues and Otis Rush. Giles also played and recorded with Syl Johnson, Mississippi Heat and Buddy Miles. The talented singer/guitarist was a founding member of the funk/blues/rock & roll…

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          Linsey Alexander – Come Back Baby

          Linsey Alexander – Come Back Baby Delmark DE 838 (2014) Compact Disc Both critically acclaimed and the best-selling newly recorded album for Delmark in recent times, 2012’s Been There Done That put Linsey Alexander in the blues spotlight. “Throughout Alexander sings with a conviction and verve that few can equal. This should be his break-out…

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            Mississippi Heat – Warning Shot

            Mississippi Heat – Warning Shot Delmark DE 839 (2014) Compact Disc Though this is Pierre Lacocque’s band and he is the principal songwriter and stage front with his harmonica, there is a strong ensemble feel to all of Mississippi Heat albums. When you listen to this superb CD, you’re not just hearing a band —…

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              Omar Coleman – Born & Raised

              Omar Coleman – Born & Raised Delmark DE 840 Compact Disc (2015) The music of Omar Coleman, like Chicago itself, contains multitudes. Rooted in the blues, spiked with R&B urgency, and resonant with deep-soul passion, it both moves the heart and galvanizes the feet –“grown folks’ music,” as they say, but abrim with the enthusiasm,…

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