Magic Sam – Give Me Time

    Magic Sam – Give Me Time Delmark 654 Magic Sam, like another Sam who lived in Chicago, Sam Cooke, was among the greatest vocalists of all time. Those who appreciate intense, passionate blues/soul singing will love this album. Although Magic Sam was also a genius guitarist, guitar aficionados would do better to experience any of…

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      Jim Robinson – Economy Hall Breakdown

      Jim Robinson – Economy Hall Breakdown Delmark DE 235 (2007) Compact Disc Trombonist Jim Robinson played professionally from World War I on. In the 1920s he made his first recordings as a member of the Sam Morgan Jazz Band. He gained greater fame with the resurgence of interest in early New Orleans jazz as a…

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        Quintus McCormick Blues Band – Hey Jodie!

        Quintus McCormick Blues Band – Hey Jodie! Delmark DE 801 (2009) Compact Disc Quintus McCormick has toured the world with some of the most important blues artists including James Cotton, Otis Clay, A.C. Reed, and Lefty Dizz. Working as a sideman, Quintus’ reputation as a brilliant guitarist, gifted songwriter, and astonishing vocalist spread like wildfire….

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          Fareed Haque – Trance Hypothesis

          Fareed Haque – Trance Hypothesis Delmark DE 5012 Compact Disc (2013) A powerful blend of groove jazz, world music, electronica and Punjabi folk, Trance Hypothesis is Fareed Haque’s debut as a leader for Delmark. Driven by Haque’s incisive and funky bebop guitar playing the album also features a diverse cast of world musicians including Essam…

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            Earl Hines – At Home

            Earl Hines – At Home Delmark DD 212 (1997) Compact Disc Earl Hines is known as one of the best jazz pianists of all-time. Count Basie said Earl is “the greatest piano player in the world.” In his liner notes, Stanley Dance reports, “Everyone who has heard these performances-musicians and critics alike-has recognized them as…

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