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- Django Reinhardt - The Jazz Age Volume 6
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Django Reinhardt was considered by many to be the greatest jazz guitar player who ever lived. This album contains rare Django at his best.
- Robert Blair & The Fantastic Violinaires - All About Jesus
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Since 1965 Robert Blair & The Fantastic Violinaires have been a powerful force in Gospel music. This album is one of the last studio albums made by Blair, and shows that he still had all the fire and passion he was so well known for. In 2001 Robert Blair passed away and will be sorely missed by the Gospel community. Group Members: Robert Blair, Charlie Brown, Robert Arrington, Dwight Arthur, Gregory Harris, Danny Walker, Jeffery Durant. Producer - Winton Cobb, Executive Producer - Melvin Couch, Mixing By: Winton Cobb & Rick Cruz.
- Jelly Roll Morton - The Jazz Age Volume 5
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Original Piano Roll Recordings from The 1920's! Created between 1924 & 1926 they showcase the amazing playing of one of Jazz Piano's earliest pioneers.
- Fletcher Henderson - The Jazz Age Volume 1: Harlem in the Thirties
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Fletcher Henderson enjoyed tremendous popularity in the 1920's and 1930's "Red Hot Jazz" scene, and was an early pioneer of the swing music era that was to follow. The album presented here is a wonderful sampling of Harlem in the 30's according to Fletcher Henderson, capturing all the flavor and decadence of the "Jazz Age" with its speakeasy's fast cars and hot music.
- Luckey Roberts - The Jazz Age Volume 2: Happy Go Lucky
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Luckey Roberts was a virtuoso Ragtime and stride pianist contributing much to the Jazz and Blues piano styles of his day. On the recordings featured here Lucky elegantly makes his way through many of the Jazz age standards of the 20's and 30's including Ballin' the Jack, Anything Goes, Sweet Georgia Brown and other favorites.
- Jimmie Noone, Kid Ory, & Louis Armstrong - The Jazz Age Volume 3: New Orleans Jazz
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This album features Jimmy Noon and Kid Ory as they masterfully play their way through ten red hot New Orleans classics with a special guest vocal appearance by Louis Armstrong on the classic "When The Saints Go Marchin' In"!
- Bix Beiderbecke - The Jazz Age Volume 4
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Leon "Bix" Beiderbecke was truly one of the greatest Jazz cornet players of his day. Legend has it that he drank as hard as he played, in speakeasies selling low quality prohibition liquor, and hence died at an early age. The music contained in these recordings, although sometimes rough due to the recording technology of the time, reflects the true flavor of the "Roaring Twenties" Jazz scene. Just listening to these recordings brings to mind visions of flappers, bootleggers, and gangsters and propels the listener back in time to the Jazz Age in all its excess and glory!
- Rev. Charlie Brown & The Saints - I Really Love You Lord
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Charles J. Lawrence, better known by fans worldwide as Charlie Brown, has performed with many notable Gospel groups including Robert Blair & The Fantastic Violinaires, The Original Five Blind Boys of Mississippi, and many others. To hear Charlie Brown sing is to hear true perfection. On this album, with crisp highs and raspy, soulful lows, he and The Saints makes their way through ten uplifting Gospel compositions. This Record is a "must have" for any fan of Charlie Brown! Lead Guitar/Bass - Versai Sain, Keyboard - Michael L. Dalcoe, Strings/Horns/Guitar/Drums - Anthony M. Dalcoe, Drums - Greg Mullins, Rhythm Guitar - Charlie Brown, Background Vocals - Charlie Brown, James Fairley, Richard Stevenson, Joe Brooks, Versai Sain. Producer - Charlie Brown, Executive Producer - Melvin Couch, Engineer - Rick Cruz, Mastering - Rodney Mills.
- Robert Blair & The Fantastic Violinaires - Live In Atlanta
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Captured in concert at the Free For All Baptist Church, this album represents the last live recording of Robert Blair before his untimely death in 2001. Truly at their best on stage, and filled with energy and the grace of God, Robert Blair & the Fantastic Violinaires serve up ten songs with conviction and an array of outstanding back up vocals! Mr. Blair will be missed by all who knew him, and by his many fans who were greatly inspired by his music. Producer - Winton Cobb, Executive Producer - Melvin Couch, Mixing By: Winton Cobb & Rick Cruz
- Earl Gaines - House Party
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In 1955 Earl Gaines scored his first hit "It's Love Baby (24 Hours A Day)" with Louis Brooks & His Hi Toppers, a new version of which is featured on this album. Gaines continued his musical career through the mid 70s recording for several labels, and then went on hiatus for 14 years. House Party, originally recorded in 1989, was Gaines comeback album and is being presented here for the very first time on compact disc.
- The Original Soul Stirrers - Live In Chicago
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During their illustrious career the Soul Stirrers have performed across the globe and included in their ranks such legendary lead vocalists as Sam Cooke. The group has also been honored by being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Entertainment Hall of Fame. On these recordings the group is at their best, captured in concert performing many classic Gospel standards! Group Members: Willie Rogers, Martin Jacox, Ben Odom, Michael Grady. Choir - Bethlehem Choir Of Chicago, Ill. Executive Producer - Melvin Couch, Producer - Winton Cobb, Mixing - Winton Cobb & Rick Cruz, Mastering - Winton Cobb.
- The Original Five Blind Boys Of Mississippi - Talking To Jesus
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One of the oldest gospel quartets in the world, this group originated in Piney Wood, Mississippi in 1944. The 5 Blind Boys of Mississippi have been singing for 55 years. Today, they are as strong as ever, keeping up with the pace of Gospel music. The group consists of the following outstanding men: Sandy Foster (lead singer), Joe Watson (first tenor), Charles Monique (second lead), Willie Glover (guitar), Ollie Thomas (baritone), and Jesse Brown (bass). They have won two Grammy and Stellar Awards, and they were inducted into the Ebony Gospel Hall of Fame. The Name Of The Mississippi Blind Boys rings throughout the world as they continue to sing their traditional hit songs of yesterday and today. Keyboards - Winton Cobb, Drums - Gregory Mullins, Bass - Versai Sain, Guitar - Curtis Foster. Producer Winton Cobb, Executive Producer - Melvin Couch, Mixing By - Winton Cobb & Rick Cruz Engineered By - Todd Watson.
- John Lee Hooker - Gotta Boogie
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These recordings were compiled from rare 45 rpm discs capturing John Lee Hooker in his early career. This album features some previously hard to find singles with heartfelt vocals and raw "brass knuckle" blues guitar work. These Recordings, though sometimes rough due the limitations of early recording technology, are being presented here due to their historical significance. Although we have done our best to re master these recordings for compact disc some surface noise may appear. Any fan of John Lee Hooker would enjoy this captivating record of his early work.
- Nappy Brown - Deep Sea Diver
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This album is being released here for the first time on compact disc. Previously having only been available on vinyl, "Deep Sea Diver" features legendary bluesman Nappy Brown at his very best! Lead Guitar - Charlie Brown, Bass - Darryl Henley, Drums - St. Anthony & Jimmy Jackson, Keyboard - Haran Griffin, Alto & Baritone Sax - Joseph Jennings, Tenor Sax - Roderick A. Smith, Trumpet - Wayne King & Adrian Cox, Horn Arrengements - Roderick A. Smith, Background Vocals - Kim Brown & Karen, Producer - Haran Griffin, Executive Producer - Melvin Couch, Engineer - Roger Wright, Mixing - Haran Griffin.
- Lightnin' Hopkins - Buked And Scorned
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This is a solid blues album which features Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry performing with Lightnin' Hopkins as they make their way through twelve raw and powerful blues compositions.
- Louis Armstrong, King Oliver, & Bessie Smith - Mostly Blues
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This album features Louis Armstrong and King Oliver with a special guest vocal by the incomparable Bessie Smith. These recordings present a fantastic roots of Jazz listening experience for any connoisseur of Early Jazz.
- Big Bill Broonzy - Baby Please Don't Go
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It is hard to equal the bluesy and soulful guitar and vocal stylings of Big Bill Broonzy. Arguably the greatest Country Blues guitar player to have ever lived, one must at least put him along side the other greats such as Robert Johnson, Mississippi Fred McDowell and Son House. On these recordings he serves up many of his best known songs with conviction, impeccable wit and brilliant lyricism as only he could!
- Fats Waller - Ain't Misbehaving
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This album includes many of the legendary Fats Waller's classic songs including a rarely heard alternate version of Ain't Misbehavin' and several outtakes. A must have album for fans of Harlem Jazz piano in the thirties.
- Charlie Barnet & His Orchestra - The Best Of Charlie Barnet
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With the elegant sax work of Charlie Barnet leading the way, this album takes you from the swinging sounds of Big Band standards like "Take The 'A' Train", to the sultry film noir landscape of the orchestra's rendition of "Harlem Nocturne". All of this albums selections were recorded in the late 50s in Stereo with the best sidemen in the business, giving this album superior sound to many of the older 30s and 40s recordings, and makes for a truly wonderful listening experience! Tracks 1-4 were recorded on August 5th & 6th 1958 in New York. Trumpets: Charlie Shavers, Irving Markowitz, Clark Terry, Al Stewart. Jimmy Nottingham replaces Charlie Shavers on tracks 1 & 3 Trombones: Billy Byers, Frank Saracco, Bobby Byrnes & Erwin Price Reeds: Charlie Barnet, sax; Danny Bank, baritone; Dick Hafer, tenor; Kurt Bloom, tenor; Vinnie Dee, alto; Pete Mondello, alto, tenor & baritone Rhythm: Chubby Jackson, bass; Nat Pierce, piano; Terry Snyder, drums, Bunny Briggs, vocals. Don Lamond replaces Terry Snyder on tracks 1 & 3 Arrangers: Bill Holman, Billy Moore, Andy Gibson. Tracks 5-8 were recorded on September 3rd & 4th 1958 in New York, Trumpets: John Bello, Doc Severinsen, Dick Sherman, Charlier Shavers Trombones: Billy Byers, Frank Rehak, Chauncey Welsh, Reeds: Charlie Barnet, alto & soprano; Phil Woods, alto; Dick Melodonian, alto & tenor; Dick Hafer, tenor; Kurt Bloom, tenor; Danny Bank, baritone, Rhythm: Nat Pierce, piano; Barry Balbraith, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Don Lamond, drums. George Duvivier replaces Milt Hinton on tracks 7 & 8, Arranger: Bill Holman. Tracks 9 & 10 were recorded on September 29th in New York, Trumpets: John Bello, Jimmy Maxwell, Al Derisi, Charlie Shavers, Trombones: Bill Byers, Frank Rehak, Chauncey Welsh, Reeds: Phil Woods, alto; Dick Meldonian, alto & baritone; Dick Hafer, tenor; Kurt Bloom, tenor; Danny Bank, baritone, Rhythm: Nat Piere, piano; Barry Galbraith, guitar; Wendell Marshall, bass; Don Lamond, drums, Arranger: Bill Holman.
- Memphis Slim - Three Women Blues
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Memphis Slim is known as one of the greatest blues piano players of all time, and for good reason. On this album he cuts loose with some of his best known numbers, adding powerful vocals to complete the hard driving piano bar feeling he's so well known for.
- Prisoners At The Mississippi & Louisiana State Penitentiaries - Prison Blues
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These recordings were made in the Mississippi and Louisiana State Penitentiaries. The singers and musicians were all African American prisoners. It is hard to find more heartfelt blues performances than this album which was recorded by anonymous prisoners. If you have ever wondered what it would be like on a chain gang then hopefully you will never get any closer than this album. You can literally hear the prisoners breaking the rocks as they sing these haunting spirituals and work songs. A must have for any serious student of the blues.
- Doc McKenzie & The Gospel Hi-Lites - Never Quits, I'm Trying So Hard
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South Carolina's Gospel Hi-Lites, led by Doc McKenzie, have released more than a dozen LPs through such labels as Savoy, Meltone, Shurfine and First Lite. This album, originally released on Meltone, features Doc McKenzie at his best, using his incredible vocal range to spread the Gospel and inspire the listener! Executive Producer - Melvin Couch, Producer - Doc McKenzie, Mixing - Don Carroll & Caron Costanzo, Engineer - Caron Costanzo, Mastering - Rodney Mills.
- The Original Soul Stirrers - New Direction
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During their illustrious career the Soul Stirrers have performed across the globe and included in their ranks such legendary lead vocalists as Sam Cooke. The group has also been honored by being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Entertainment Hall of Fame. This remarkable album is dedicated to the loving memory of J.J. Farley, a founding member of the group who was captured here during one of his last performances. Bass - Ben Odom, Guitar - Jackie Banks & Criss "Righteous" Johnson, Organ - Butch Heyward, Haran Griffin, & Ben Odom, Drum - Jay Peck & Gregory Mullins, Produced By - Haran Griffin & The Soul Stirrers, Executive Producer - Melvin Couch, Mixed & Engineered By - Ben Odom & Winton Cobb.
