John Lee Hooker That s My Story

The resulting 2 box set, unlike any other available today, groups together the main vocalists in the story of jazz from the first half of the 20th century. Each of these 20 CDs offers in more or less the same proportion, the purest of African-American song with gospel and blues singers, from truculent Ma Rainey to majestic Bessie Smith, sophisticated Sarah Vaughan to popular Louis Prima, the folk-related tones of Charlie Patton to the honeyed voice of Frank Sinatra.

A chronological history of jazz vocal presented by André Francis and Jean Schwarz. 10 CDs with more than 12 hours of music.
The resulting 2 boxed sets of 10 CDs in each, unlike any other available today, groups together the main vocalists in the story of jazz from the first half of the 20th century. Each of these 20 CDs offers in more or less the same proportion, the purest of African-American song with gospel and blues singers, from truculent Ma Rainey to majestic Bessie Smith, sophisticated Sarah Vaughan to popular Louis Prima, the folk-related tones of Charlie Patton to the honeyed voice of Frank Sinatra.

Elvis sang about a mess of blues here's a stack of 'em, this 3CD set features some classic blues cuts with searing guitar lines and scorching hot solos. We have the masters John Lee Hooker, Albert King, Muddy Waters et al rubbing shoulders with some modern day blues masters such as Kirk Fletcher and Deborah Coleman. So tune up, plug in and turn that dial all the way to 11.

Featuring 50 original recordings from John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, Dee Clark. Memphis Slim and many more, this 2CD compilation celebrates the best from Vee-Jay Records…

Charly Records presents The Chess Story, Vol. 1-3: From Blues to Doo-Wop, From Doo-Wop to R&B, From R&B to Soul.
Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Willie Mabon, Eddie Boyd, Little Walter, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, Howlin' Wolf, Buddy Guy, Elmore James, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Milton, Ramsey Lewis, Etta James and many others.

These 24-carat gold CD, characterized by exceptionally clear record. This is the result of the use and NoNOISE "SASS" (Sound Analysis and Synthesis System).

Label-owner Art Rupe was a savvy businessman who knew the black jukebox industry and what made it tick when he started his Specialty label in the late-'40s. This sumptuous five-disc box set contains a bevy of highlights from this seminal R&B/rock … Full Description& roll label. Over the years, Rupe recorded a little bit of everything; early big band jump (the Liggins brothers), down-home blues and zydeco (Guitar Slim, Frankie Lee Sims, Clifton Chenier), gospel (early Sam Cooke and the Soul Stirrers), and doo wop (the Pentagons, Jesse Belvin). But with the discovery of the label's biggest star, Little Richard, in 1955, here is where the real story of rock & roll begins. A box set that no lover of the real thing can be without

Over 100 country, blues, pop and gospel titles covering all facets of the war featuring: The Louvin Brothers, Fats Domino, Jean Shephard, B.B. King, Gene Autry and dozens of other artists (even old Douglas MacArthur returns for a cameo!). Rarely heard documentary material including patriotic Public Service Announcements, field news reports and even a plea for blood donations from Howdy Doody! A heavily illustrated, full-color book containing extensive artist and song notes plus a Korean War history.