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J.T. Brown – Windy City Boogie
J.T. Brown – Windy City Boogie Delmark DE 714 (1998) – United Series Compact Disc J.T. Brown also recorded during United’s first day – and his “Windy City Boogie” was credited by United proprietor Leonard Allen with “saving our first money.” J.T. is best remembered for the accompaniments he provided for Muddy Waters, Elmore James,…
Billy Flynn – Lonesome Highway
Billy Flynn – Lonesome Highway Delmark DE 850 Compact Disc From sharing the Apollo Theater stage with Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons and others to backing Beyonce Knowles at Barack Obama’s Neighborhood Inaugural Ball and on her Grammy winning single from the movie Cadillac Records; from his prolific sideman work to his ten albums…
Joseph Bowie & Oliver Lake – Live At ‘A Space’ 1976
Jazz trombonist Joseph Bowie was 22 years young when this live album was recorded. It was his second album and he was establishing his own name – his brother Lester Bowie was already internationally renowned. Shortly after Joseph would form Defunkt. Co-leader Oliver Lake also heralded from BAG, the St. Louis music collective. The extraordinary…
Muhal Richard Abrams – Things To Come From Those Now Gone
Muhal Richard Abrams – Things To Come From Those Now Gone Delmark DD 430 (2000) Compact Disc Pianist Muhal Richard Abrams co-founded the AACM in 1965 and served as its president almost continuously until 1977 when he moved to New York. Michael Cuscuna wrote “In the mid ’60s, he spearheaded the AACM Chicago avant garde…
Roscoe Mitchell – Duets With Anthony Braxton
Roscoe Mitchell – Duets With Anthony Braxton Delmark SAC3016 / Sackville SK-3016 Compact Disc This December 1976 recording features two of the most prominent AACM musicians, Roscoe Mitchell and Anthony Braxton. Mitchell’s compositions “run the gamut, beginning with the darkly gorgeous opener that features Braxton’s contrabass clarinet nestling evocatively beneath the composer’s earthy flute… Mitchell’s…
Corey Dennison Band – Night After Night
Corey Dennison Band – Night After Night Delmark DE 852 / DF 852 Corey Dennison Band’s eponymous debut took the airwaves by storm and won Le Prix Blues 2016 for best blues album. In a Chicago Blues Guide review, Greg Easterling wrote “Dennison’s new disc is an album that doesn’t disappoint, constantly renewed by his…
Rockin’ Johnny Band – Grim Reaper
Rockin’ Johnny Band – Grim Reaper Delmark DE 820 The Rockin’ Johnny Band has been one of Chicago’s most loved blues bands since 1995. Their Monday night residency at The Smoke Daddy led to Straight Out of Chicago (Delmark 720), their first CD. Their original, energetic approach made them a strong draw bringing in blues…
