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Jimmy Johnson – Pepper’s Hangout
Jimmy Johnson – Pepper’s Hangout Delmark DD 745 (2000) [Bass Series] Compact Disc Jimmy proved himself one of the best contemporary blues artist in the late seventies and early eighties with two killer albums on Delmark, Johnson’s Whacks (Delmark 644) and North // South (Delmark 647). Jim O’Neal, founding editor of Living Blues Magazine, wrote…
Jesse Thomas – Blues Is A Feeling
Jesse Thomas – Blues Is A Feeling Delmark DD 749 Compact Disc Jesse Thomas was an amazing blues treasure who recorded for Victor Records in 1929. He also recorded for Modern, Elko, Hollywood, Freedom, Miltone and Swing Time. Thomas returned to Shreveport, LA in ’57 and played there for the remaining 38 years of his…
The Ken Saydak Band – Love Without Trust
The Ken Saydak Band – Love Without Trust Delmark DE 751 (2001) Compact Disc On Love Without Trust, his second album as leader, Ken Saydak’s piano, vocal, and writing talents are showcased in a larger ensemble than on his successful debut, Foolish Man (Delmark 725). Joined on many cuts by a five piece band, Ken’s…
Brun Campbell – Joplin’s Disciple
Brun Campbell – Joplin’s Disciple Delmark DE 753 (2001) – Euphonic Series Compact Disc Brun Campbell was born in Washington, KS in 1884 and was an accomplished pianist by the age of 14. While visiting Oklahoma City, he was approached to try out a manuscript. The song was “Maple Leaf Rag” and because of this…
Magic Sam – Rockin’ Wild In Chicago
Magic Sam – Rockin’ Wild In Chicago Delmark DG 765 (2002) Compact Disc Even though he has now been gone for longer than his 32 year life span, Magic Sam continues to epitomize the “west side” school of Chicago blues musicians. His finger-plucked fleet-fingered long lines, screaming bends and squeezed chords, hand vibrato, driving rhythms…
Dave Clark’s Blues Swingers – Switchin’ In The Kitchen (ft. Floyd McDaniel)
Dave Clark’s Blues Swingers – Switchin’ In The Kitchen (ft. Floyd McDaniel) Delmark DE 768 (2003) Compact Disc Bandleader, arranger, tenor saxist Dave Clark leads the Blues Swingers, a nine piece vintage R&B revivalist band. Their first Delmark appearance was accompanying guitarist Floyd McDaniel on Let Your Hair Down! (Delmark 671). Floyd passed at the…
Jimmy Burns – Back To The Delta
Jimmy Burns – Back To The Delta Delmark DG 770 (2003) Compact Disc “Chicago’s Jimmy Burns accompanies his soulful, countrified voice with unstoppable rhythms and sure-handed solos. His vibrant, heartfelt blues and boogies echo the Mississippi Delta, where he was born and raised.” —Guitar Player in a review of Leaving Here Walking (Delmark 694) Back…
The United Records Story
The United Records Story Delmark DD 775 (2004) [United Series] Compact Disc United Records was the first successful black-owned record company. Operated by Leonard Allen, tailor, retired policeman and obviously one of exceptionally wide taste in music, the two labels (United and States) issued some of the best performances in jazz, blues, gospel, R&B, Doo…
