Raw blues from Sonny Boy Williamson – harmonica, guitar, and some rough drumming underneath the vocals – all in a mode that has plenty of early Chess Records grit! And despite the "down and out" title and cover image, Sonny's got a heck of a lot of punch here – an ... read moreCD
Lucky Peterson on guitar, organ, clectric piano, synthesize & vocals, Alex J Harding on baritone saxophone, Bill Laswell on bass, Graham Haynes on cornet, Jerome "Bigfoot" Brailey on drums, Henry Threadgill on flute & Jesse Dulman on tuba. CD
(Spine has a cutout notch.)
John Lee Hooker —
Mr Lucky ... CD Pointblank/Charisma, 1991. Used ...
$1.99
An excellent set by BB King – one of his best from the 60s, and a smoking live set recorded at Chicago's legendary Regal Theatre! The enthusiasm at the venue shows that BB's Memphis-honed style is a perfect fit for the electrified Chicago sound of the 60s – and the recording really ... read moreCD
Music from Bessie Smith, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Willie Johnson, Bo Carter, Blind Willie McTell, Lonnie Johnson, Charley Patton, Leroy Carr, Josh White, Leadbelly, Robert Johnson, and more – 20 tracks in all. CD
Caroline Dahl —
No Hats ... CD Globe, 2000. Used ...
$6.99
Caroline Dahl on piano and accordion with drummers Bowen Brown, Kent Bryson, John Hanes, and Jimmy Sanchez. (Jazz, Blues)CD
(Marker over barcode.)
Howlin Wolf —
His Best ... CD Chess, 1950s/Early 60s. Used ...
$1.99
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(Out of print and sealed with a cutout through the barcode.)
Music from the Fisk University Jubilee Singers, Tupper Saussy, Connie Smith, Johnny Cash, Sleepy John Estes, The Prisonaires, Buddy & Julie Miller And The McCrary Sisters, Rosanne Cash, Dolly Parton, Brandy Clark, Carl Perkins, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and much more. (Folk/Country, Blues)CD
A famous date that showcases the Chess Records influence on the sound of the Brit rock scene – one that has a number of key players "giving back" to the label, and working on a special date with Howlin Wolf! Wolf's rough vocals are in the lead on all tracks, and he also plays a bit ... read moreCD