John Henry Jordan

Amazon Review by Stuart Jefferson: If you're a blues fan chances are you're already familiar with (if you don't already own) some/many/all of these albums. But if you don't own these sets (or have only a few) this is a good way to own all 20 albums in one nice, neat box. The sound is the same as the individual albums which is very good for the various periods when these tracks were originally recorded. The jackets are fairly thick cardboard and are reproductions of the original covers. The outer box is also of good quality. There's a 34 page booklet that has a few paragraphs on each disc, and track lists, but no detailed liner notes to really put this music into some kind of perspective, but information on these artists and styles is available in various blues books/encyclopedias and on the internet.

A washed up monster chaser convinces the U.S. Government to fund a trip to an unexplored island in the South Pacific. Under the guise of geological research, the team travels to "Skull Island". Upon arrival, the group discover that their mission may be complicated by the wildlife which inhabits the island. The beautiful vistas and deadly creatures create a visually stunning experience that is sure to keep your attention.

200 unusual songs on the then taboo subjects of sex, drugs and alcohol in a 10 CD box. This box deals with the "dirty and ambiguous" side of Rhythm & Blues and Rock & Roll. But the music is unambiguously great. Featuring songs by The Dominoes, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, Big Joe Turner, Hank Ballard & The Midnighters, Etta James, Sarah Vaughan, Cab Calloway, Barney Bigard, Stick McGhee & The Buddies, Dave Bartholomew and His Orchestra, Sam Theard, Annisteen Allen, The Ink Spots and others.

The History of Rhythm & Blues Volume Two investigates the transition from race music through sepia to Rhythm & Blues; the growing importance of radio; the rise of the independent record labels, the 45rpm record and the jukebox and looks at the rhythms behind the blues from shuffle and jump through rumba to rock’n’roll and beyond.

Protobilly: The Minstrel and Tin Pan Alley DNA of Country Music 1892-2017 Produced by Henry H. Sapoznik, Dick Spottswood, David Giovannoni 3 CDs - 81 selections - 42 never before reissued - 72 page illustrated book Foreword by Dom Flemons - Opening essay Henry H. Sapoznik Track annotations Henry H. Sapoznik and Dick Spottswood Audio transfers by Doug Benson - Design by Andrew Roberts