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Willie Buck – The Life I Love
Willie Buck – The Life I Love Delmark DE 805 (2015) Compact Disc With Louis Myers, Dave Myers, Mac Simmons and Big Moose Walker! Blues vocalist Willie Buck was born in 1937 in the small town of Houston, Mississippi. Willie performed on what became known as the “Chittlin Circuit” bouncing between Mississippi, Georgia, Louisiana, North…
Detroit Jr. – Blues On The Internet
Enhanced CD includes short video clip and interview!
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…
This Is The Blues Harmonica – Vol. 1
This Is The Blues Harmonica – Vol. 1 Delmark DE 746 Compact Disc A collection of the best recordings on Delmark featuring harmonica players including a previously unissued Junior Wells track from the Hoodoo Man Blues session with Buddy Guy. For some, the harmonica is not much more than an inexpensive plaything, but as the…
Eddie Burns – Snake Eyes (w/ Jimmy Burns)
Eddie Burns – Snake Eyes (w/ Jimmy Burns) Delmark DE 758 (2002) Compact Disc Eddie Burns and John Lee Hooker became fast friends when they met in 1948, and remained so until Hooker passed away recently. Burns backed Hooker at Chess Records in 1965 playing on Hook’s classic The Real Folk Blues. Eddie Burns’ plaintive…
Michael Coleman – Do Your Thing!
Michael Coleman – Do Your Thing! Delmark DE 747 (2000) Compact Disc One of the hottest guitar slingers in Chicago, Michael Coleman hits with his debut American release. In ’79, at the age of 23, Michael joined James Cotton’s band and stayed with him for seven years including two recording projects. Since then he’s worked…
Zora Young – Learned My Lesson
Zora Young – Learned My Lesson Delmark DE 748 Compact Disc Learned My Lesson is the celebration of Zora Young’s lifelong love affair with the blues.This is Zora’s first album on an established American label which is surprising since she is one of the most creative blues singers in Chicago. Zora was born in West…
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…
Big Time Sarah – A Million Of You
Big Time Sarah – A Million Of You Delmark DE 750 (2001) Compact Disc During her 25 years as a professional blues singer, Big Time Sarah has built a solid reputation worldwide with regular tours in the U.S. and abroad. Sarah started sitting-in during the late ’60s with Louis and Dave Myers, Buddy Guy, Junior…
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…