Alligator Records chestnut from 1974 from one of the unsung giants of Chicago blues, Fenton Robinson. An album so good it's been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. Features the famous title cut, a blues standard later covered by Boz Scaggs, plus Texas Flood (covered by Stevie Ray Vaughan).

Justin Robinson's adventurous alto saxophone sound is at the center of this powerful quintet session, a tribute to the late bassist and Criss Cross regular Dwayne Burno. Featuring Burno himself on bass in one of the last sessions before his untimely death in late december 2013. Alana's Fantasy finds Robinson and his esteemed colleagues in peak form, playing standards, originals, music by Jackie McLean, Thelonious Monk and more.Trumpeter Michael Rodriguez, a noted Criss Cross leader and sideman, joins Robinson in the frontline, while Sullivan Fortner makes his Criss Cross debut, and drummer Willie Jones III his first label appearance since 2008.

Trombonist Big Jim Robinson was part of the New Orleans revival. This is one of the few releases that feature him as a leader of a session. Tracks include At A Georgia Camp Meeting, Moonlight And Roses, Beer Barrel Polka, Indian Love Call and many more.

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

From 40th Anniversary Blues CD w. Johnny Burgin-gtr, Scott Dirkes-harmonica+ Feb. 1, 1994.

Trombonist Jim Robinson played professionally from World War I onwards. In the 20s 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 regular member of the bands of Bunk Johnson & George Lewis. He also led his own band and was known for his deep, wide-toned & robust tailgate style of trombone playing. This 1965 session, recorded at Preservation Hall, features Johnny Wiggs, cornet; Raymond Burke, clarinet; Bob Greene, piano; Allan Jaffe, tuba; Yoichi Kimura, drums. On CD for the 1st time, it features 12 songs including 2 previously unissued songs & alternate takes.

Ragtime pianist/composer adds to his repertoire on his 3rd Delmark album - here he has documented his major inspirations, creating compelling & passionate pieces.

HOWELLS: Requiem / Take Him, Earth, for Cherishing

J.S. Bach: Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243 - Ich Habe Genug,

Classical Music

This disc contains musical selections and narration discussing the lives of Stephen Collins Foster and John Philip Sousa.

LACHNER: Symphony No. 8 / Ball-Suite

Gesualdo: Prince of Madrigalists