Chess Story

V.A. - The Chess Story, Vol. 3: From R&B to Soul (1993) Music

Posted by gribovar at Oct. 3, 2021

Charly Records presents The Chess Story, Vol. 3: From R&B to Soul. Jan Bradley, Sonny Boy Williamson, Tony Clarke, Little Milton, Ramsey Lewis, Etta James and many others.

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VA - Hoochie Coochie Man: The Chess Story (2012) 2CDs Music

Posted by Designol at Nov. 27, 2024

Leonard and Phil Chess were the innovators behind Chess Records, the Illinois based label that specialised in blues, r'n'b and soul, all genres influential in the early sound of rock n' roll. This 2CD compilation includes 50 original recordings featuring some of the greatest artists of the time. Highlights include songs from John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Clarence 'Frogman' Henry, Bo Diddley, Etta James, Howlin' Wolf and more.

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V.A. - The Chess Story, Vol. 1: From Blues to Doo-Wop (1993) Music

Posted by gribovar at Sept. 21, 2021

Charly Records presents The Chess Story, Vol. 1: From Blues to Doo-Wop. Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Willie Mabon, Eddie Boyd, Little Walter, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Howlin' Wolf and many others.

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V.A. - The Chess Story, Vol. 2: From Doo-Wop to R&B (1993) Music

Posted by gribovar at Oct. 1, 2021

Charly Records presents The Chess Story, Vol. 2: From Doo-Wop to R&B. Chuck Berry, Buddy Guy, Elmore James, Howlin' Wolf, Bo Diddley and many others.

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Various Artists - The Chess Story: 1947-1975 (2000) {14CD Box Set, MCA--Universal 3805962} Music

Posted by ruskaval at Sept. 28, 2020

Various Artists - The Chess Story: 1947-1975 (2000) {14CD Box Set, MCA–Universal 3805962}
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© 1947-75, 2000 MCA / Universal | 3805962
Blues / Chicago Blues / Electric Blues / Regional Blues

First the good news, which is really good: the sound on this 340-song set is about as good as one ever fantasized it could be, and that means it runs circles around any prior reissues; from the earliest Aristocrat sides by the Five Blazers and Jump Jackson & His Orchestra right up through Muddy Waters' "Going Down to Main Street," it doesn't get any better than this set. The clarity pays a lot of bonuses, beginning with the impression that it gives of various artists' instrumental prowess. In sharp contrast to the past efforts in this direction by MCA, however, the producers of this set have not emasculated the sound in the course of cleaning it up, as was the case with the Chuck Berry box, in particular.

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