Late 50's bebop session with Ira exclusively on tpt, w. Nicky Hill-ts, Jodie Christian-pno, Victor Sproles-bs, Wilbur Campbell-dms, reissue of LP for the first time on CD.

Exciting C. Adderly-influenced altoist w. Ron Friedman, Jodie Christian+ 1990.

This is Abrams' third album for Delmark & his most varied, with seven compositions, all set with different instrumentation; this 1972 session features Art Brown, Steve McCall, Rufus Reid & others.

Vibraphonist Duane Thamm has appeared on two Delmark albums as sideman - Barrett Deems Big Band's "How D'You Like It So Far?" (DMK #472) and Chuck Hedges' "Swingtet Live at Andy's" (DMK #465). This is Thamm's debut as leader though he has been a professional musician for many years working with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Henry Mancini, Tony Bennett, Bill Russo and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, Buddy DeFranco, Butch Miles and many others. Tribute to Hamp was recorded in Nov., 2002 at Chicago's Harold Washington Library with accompaniment by Chuck Hedges Swingtet - Chuck Hedges, clarinet; Frank Dawson, guitar; John Bany, bass; Charlie Braugham, drums.

Trombonist Curtis Fuller was born and raised in Detroit, a hotbed of new jazz talent in the '50s. In '57, Fuller went to New York to make his recorded debut as part of the Yusef Lateef Quintet. He was 22 at the time and possessed a unique style and sound. After only eight months in New York he had made six albums as leader and fifteen as sideman including John Coltrane's Blue Train. He also recorded with Jimmy Smith, Bud Powell, Art Blakey, Lee Morgan, Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter and many more. "Up Jumped Spring" was recorded in August, 2003 while Curtis was in Chicago for the Chicago Jazz Festival. With Brad Goode, trumpet; Karl Montzka, piano; Larry Gray and Stewart Miller, bass; and Tim Davis, drums.

Live in Detroit with Yusef Lateef, Barry Harris, Ber 1955.

Tenor saxophonist Kalaparush Maurice McIntyre recorded as sideman on the legendary first AACM recording, Roscoe Mitchell's "Sound" (DMK #408). He went on to record "Humility in the Light of Creator" (DMK #419) and "Forces And Feelings" (DMK #425). Though he was continually active on the New York avant-garde scene, Kalaparush didn't return to the Delmark roster for 27 years until 1997's "Return of the Lost Tribe" (DMK #507) by the group Bright Moments. Here Kalaparush leads his own trio with Jesse Dulman on tuba and Ravish Momin on drums. "Morning Song" is an amazing document presenting Kalaparush's musical beauty, simplicity, power and spirituality.

Compilation gathers the 1950s sides that were issued on United's label, States Sings; featuring the Dandeliers, Hornets, Five Chances, Palms, Strollers, Drakes and more. (Previously deleted:12/1/05. Original release date:12/10/98)

12 tracks from Delta bluesman on vocals & guitar w. guest vocalists Karen Carroll, Willie Kent & Melvina Allen.

Chicago jazz pianist plays a diverse program, from solo reflective pieces to burning bop to free jazz, feat. Roscoe Mitchell & one of the last sessions of the late Art Porter.

Banjo player/vocalist live in 1964 at the Plugged Nickel in Chicago, backed-up by the Original Salty Dogs feat. Lew Green, Jim Dapogny, Jim Snyder, Kim Cusack, Johnny Cooper + never before released alternate takes.

Blues pianist/vocalist is strongly influenced by Roosevelt Sykes & did many Chicago gigs in the 50's w. Muddy Waters & other greats; band features James Wheeler-gtr, Willie Black-bss +.

Chicago blues may be most famous for Muddy, Buddy and a host of other legendary bluesmen, but these 11 tracks shine the light on the ladies that made the scene. The Thrill Is Gone Big Time Sarah; I'm Shakin' Lynne Jordan; It Hurts Me Too Shirley Johnson; Walking Blues Bonnie Lee, and more!

11 tracks total w. Sunnyland Slim, inc. 3 tracks w. Lee Jackson, from Ralph Bass series 1977.

Harp player, singer and songwriter, first album as leader, w. Robert Ward & Alex Schultz-gtr, contemporary blues, trad. Blues, soul ballad and soul rock.