Category Archives: Vintage Blues

Slide guitar pioneer and also an early user of the twelve string guitar. McTell did blues along with religious and ragtime music. Fourteen tracks in this collection. Highlights include: “Ticket Agent Blues”, “Southern Can Mama”, “Razor Ball” and “Stole Rider … Continue reading →

Great original recordings. One hundred and three tracks of the familiar and the obscure. Great listening. CD # 1 highlights include: “I Want Plenty Grease In My Frying Pan”-Margaret Carter, “Who’ll Chop Your Suey (When I’m Gone)”-Margaret Johnson, “You’ve Got … Continue reading →

Perfect addition to any Blues collection. This is a great series. Highlights include: “Cocaine Habit Blues”-Memphis Jug Band, “Fore Day Creep”-Ida Cox, “Don’t Wake It Up”-Mississippi Sheiks and “Mississippi County Farm Blues”-Son House. Other artists: Victoria Spivey, Charley Patton, Marshall … Continue reading →

The older brother of drummer Baby Dodds was always in the top ranks of clarinetists. Twenty-seven tracks on this collection. You’ll hear why,along with Buster Bailey, he had a huge influence on Benny Goodman. Highlights include: “Gate Mouth” w/New Orleans … Continue reading →

Twenty-three tracks on another good compilation of the Blues pioneers. Collectors will like this gathering as it fills holes in their collections. Highlights include: “Mama Don’t Allow No Easy Riders Here”-Cow Cow Davenport, “Avenue Strut”-Herve Duerson, “The Fives”-Turner Parrish and … Continue reading →

Twenty-five tracks for the Blues collector. Mostly obscure artists rarely found on any compilations. A number of the tracks are alternate takes. Highlights include: “Lonesome Daddy Blues”-Viola McCoy, “Leaving Town To Wear You Off My Mind”-Sammie Lewis, “Automobile Blues”-Clifford Hayes’ … Continue reading →

Twenty tracks from the woman who who defined “Down ‘N Dirty” Blues. A lot of entertainment is packed in these tracks. If you’re looking for great early Blues…look no further. Highlights include: “Coffee Grindin’ Blues”, “Pot Hound Blues”, “I Hate That … Continue reading →

Forty tracks ranging from King Oliver to T-Bone Walker. This is a great collection for all music lovers, The names speak for themselves. CD #1 highlights include: “West End Blues”-Louis Armstrong, “The Call Of The Blues”-Sidney De Paris, “Aunt Hager’s … Continue reading →

Twenty-five tracks to fill in any Blues collection. This is a real primer to those exploring some of the early Blues greats. Highlights include: “Sport Model Mama”-Sippie Wallace w/Richard M.Jones, “Feather Bed Blues”-Bumble Bee Slim, “My Stove’s In Good Condition”-Lil … Continue reading →

Twenty-five tracks from 1923-28. Bradford was a pianist and vaudevillian and an impresario. He recorded many artists of the day that would have been lost in obscurity if it wasn’t for his efforts to promote Blues and Jazz. Some of … Continue reading →