Chicago guitarist crosses the line between modern blues & vintage jazz of the 1940's-60's w. sterling jazz organist Jack McDuff & harp man Lynwood Slim.

Nine-string guitarist's first full album of classic country blues from 1958, feat. J.D. Short-gtr/harmonica on 4 songs.

Probably the two biggest influences on Johnny B. Moore's sound are Muddy Waters and Magic Sam. Johnny's first big break came in '75 when he joined Koko Taylor's Blues Machine and recorded on her Grammy Award winning album, the Earthshaker. In '77 he joined Willie Dixon's Chicago Blues All-Stars. (Previously deleted: 7/1/10 Original release date: 7/10/97) "With his Mississippi roots and solid commitment to Chicago's West Side blues sound, Johnny B. Moore has much in common with Johnny Littlejohn and Magic Sam - two of his mentors. Like those artists, Moore's blues is hard-edged, quirky, and beautiful. Troubled World captures him at his best." - Living Blues.

As bandleader and composer, Pierre Lacocque's vision has never wavered since he founded Mississippi Heat in 1991. "Mississippi Heat not only breathes new life into the classic sounds of Chicago Blues, but they also uplift with joy and dedication everything they play. Pierre Lacocque is that rare younger generation harpist who's absorbed the lessons of subtlety, silence and solo construction from the masters." - David Whiteis, Chicago Reader. Mississippi Heat's lineup for this live recording: Inetta Visor, vocals; Lurrie Bell, vocal/guitar; Max Valldeneu, guitar; Chris "Hambone" Cameron, organ/piano; Sparling Banks, bass; Kenny Smith, drums. A DVD of this performance is available as DMK #1783.

Blues harpist (Earl Hooker, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, Willie Dixon, Howlin' Wolf+) discovered by Charlie Musselwhite, performs 15 tracks of Chicago blues w. Eddie Taylor, Pinetop Perkins & Jimmy Dawkins, 1969.

1975 session that captured the essence of Jimmy's club performances, contains 4 never before released tracks, 60 minutes total.

Of her first Delmark CD, "Learned My Lesson" (DMK 748), Living Blues magazine said "Her rough-edged croon can raise welts or love bumps. She has the versatility to strut comfortably from back-alley funk to uptown jump sophistication." "Tore Up from the Floor Up" features six original compositions, some choice covers and an interview. Guitarist Pete Allen provides most of the musical direction, while the Chicago Horns provide support on "Til the Fat Lady Sings" and "Ace of Spades." Zora's done-somebody-wrong medley is especially colorful when she combines "Since I Fell for You", "Silhouettes" and "Me And Mr. Jones"!

4 cuts live - 6 cuts studio from this blues shouter feat. Johnny B. Moore (gtr), Ken Saydak (keys), Johnny B. Gayden (bs) & Baldhead Pete (drms) - trad. Chicago blues at it's best.

Ammons' name is on the marquee, but Pete Johnson and Meade Lux Lewis share the ivories as you hear 18 live and studio cuts from '38 and '39! It's a boogie-woogie blowout: Bear Cat Shuffle; Mama's Blues; Jesse James; Yancey Special; Try Again; Shout for Joy; Boogie Woogie Stomp, and more.

This 1968 recording was originally issued as Electric Sleep, the title a riff on the Muddy Waters LP title Electric Mud. But the similarities ended there; whereas Mud was psychedelic and musically quite a departure from a traditional blues sound, Electric Sleep simply combines a country blues artist with an electric blues band. This 2007 reissue is re-mixed and mastered from the original analog tapes and has a brand new cover with photos from the recording session. The legendary blues poet is accompanied by Jimmy Dawkins (guitar), Sunnyland Slim (piano), Carey Bell (harmonica/bass), Earl Hooker, Joe Harper (bass), Odie Payne, Jr. (drums).(Previously deleted: 4/1/05. Original release date: 5/91)

Standup blues singer recorded on the West Coast during the heyday of Central Avenue, 1945, w. Jack McVea, Lucky Thompson (Dinah Washington), Shift Henry, Wild Bill Moore, Teddy Buckner+, from the Apollo Series, 15 tracks.

Classic blues 20's style w. Little Brother Montgomery & the State Street Ramblers, 12 tracks.

Born in Dublin, Mississippi in 1943, Jimmy Burns derived his earliest inspiration from the records of Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker and others. After Jimmy moved to Chicago in the mid-'50s he discovered a scene that was perfect.

W. Illinois Jacquet & His All Stars (inc. Bill Doggett & Charles Mingus), Jack McVea & His All Stars (inc. Teddy Buckner), Oscar Pettiford +.

11 blistering' blues classics, including Beale Street Sugar Sleepy John Estes; That's All Right Jimmy Rogers, Rub a Little Boogie Champion Jack Dupree, and eight more.

Return to 50's style blues w. The Ice Cream Men.

W. "Mad Dog" Lester Davenport & others. 1991.

1958

On this, his second album as leader, Ken's piano, vocal & writing talents are showcased in a larger ensemble than on his successful debut, "Foolish Man". Joined on many cuts by a five piece band, Ken's music is reminiscent of some of his best work with the eclectic roots band Big Shoulders. Continuing to draw from the deep well of American music styles, he once again provides a musical mix that, while broad in scope, never strays too far from his roots in the blues. Trust this: this album is blues brawn with a brain!

Previously unissued 1983 concert by one of the most soulful blues artists w. Lucky Peterson's All-Stars.

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. She started sitting in during the late 1960's with Louis & Dave Myers, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, and Magic Slim. This album features five new songs Sarah collaborated on with songwriter William Bolden & arranger/guitarist Rico McFarland. Although more than capable of wringing the last drop of soul out of a slow burner, most of Sarah's music is about having a big, good time, and she delivers it with gusto.

Slim is joined by His House Rockers, feat. Matt "Guitar" Murphy, feat. 2 instrumentals, 3 songs not available since the 78s & 4 never before released alternate takes.

It's Wolf and Waits, Louie and Leonard (Cohen, that is). It's thumping bass that could be behind Charlie Feathers or J.B. Lenoir. It's a trap set from a burlesque theater and it's the kid who wanted to sound like Beiderbecke. It's Route 66 taking you West and Old Route One bringing you up the California coast and home... and it's literate. But not literate enough to get in the way of a good time. Here, Morey (on vocals, harmonica and guitar) presents 19 originals recorded in June of 2002, joined by Joe "Tubb" Faria, Scott Pittman and guest Rick "Cookin'" Sherry on harmonica and clarinet.

One of the hottest guitar slingers in Chicago, Coleman hits with his debut American release; in 1979, at the age of 23, he joined James Cotton's band & stayed with him for seven years - since then he's worked with Eddy Clearwater & Syl Johnson, and has had several European albums; the songs on this CD reflect his varied influences, from Junior Wells to Isaac Hayes to Jimi Hendrix.

Bandleader, blue guitarist & producer Specter has earned a international reputation as one of the premier young talents on the Chicago blues scene; this is his 6th Delmark album & it's an instrumental program combining Chicago blues, jump blues & sometimes jazz.