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The long-running series of “Jazz At The Philharmonic” concerts began in 1944 at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Auditorium. Promoted by legendary jazz impresario Norman Granz, they captured t...
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This a landmark Bessie Smith release. In that it is the first to concentrate purely on her 49 most popular recordings and to assume that if there where a chart then she would, as one of the most influ...
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The Inkspots were one of the most popular vocal groups of the '30s and their career lasted for decades beyond that, through an ever-changing line-up, paving the way for the ddwop and vocal grou... |
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One of the most popular Country performers of the 80’s, Lee Greenwood is captured live in the famous Church Street Station venue in Orlando, Florida. His 1984 hit “God Bless The USA”...
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McClennan and the lesser-known Petway were recorded in Chicago during the 1930s and enjoyed some commercial success. McClennan's primitive style was still popular with audiences both urban and rur...
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?The cradle of Jazz?, ?The birthplace of Jazz? both these descriptions hold true for the city of New Orleans as the BBC TV series ?Jazz? proved. This specially compiled primer of rare and lesser-known...
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This collection brings you 43 lilting, rockin’ and proto-doowoppin’ harmony cuts from Steve Gibson and The Redcaps, one of the most popular jump and jive vocal groups of the 1940s. The Red...
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4 CDs in a paperback-sized fold-out box set with a 68-page booklet containing in-depth analysis of the 109 tracks pointing out relevant stylistic and musical innovations. Disc One - Blues In The City ...
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Big Joe Turner's career spanned half a century, but he is especially noted for '50s hits like "Shake Rattle & Roll" that were a precursor of rock 'n' roll
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