Released in 2018 by Big3 Records, The Absolutely Essential 3 CD Collection is a staggering, definitive 60-track anthology that chronicles the legendary career of the most successful female vocal group of the 20th century. Spanning three jam-packed discs, this beautifully remastered collection captures Patty, Maxene, and Laverne Andrews at the absolute zenith of the Big Band and Swing eras. The tracklist serves as a pristine high-fidelity audio history of the World War II home front, containing their unforgettable close-harmony classics including Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen, and Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree. Beyond their standalone historic hits like Rum And Coca Cola, this archive highlights their iconic collaborations with giants of the era like Bing Crosby on Don't Fence Me In. For fans of traditional pop, vocal jazz, and vocal harmony group history, this comprehensive set delivers a brilliant, crystal-clear sonic document of an unmatched musical legacy.

Feel Like Blowing My Horn is a spectacularly vibrant, historically monumental, and masterfully synchronized classic Chicago blues studio masterpiece led by the legendary American barrelhouse piano pioneer and vocal titan Roosevelt "The Honeydripper" Sykes, reissued with bonus material in 1997 by Bob Koester's premier independent blues preservation imprint Delmark Records. Spanning over 50 minutes of raw, infectious instrumental and vocal interactions across 14 tracks, this high-fidelity restoration serves as an absolute peak monument in 1973 urban blues archaeology. Originally recorded in August 1970, the session captures Sykes returning to a robust, horn-augmented ensemble format, executing a fierce, liberating sonic blueprint that seamlessly marries his booming, boogie-woogie piano architecture with sophisticated jump blues and traditional South Side ensemble dynamics.

Good Rocking Tonight is a dynamic collection showcasing the electrifying energy and charismatic vocal style of Wynonie Harris, one of the most influential figures in the evolution of rhythm and blues and early rock 'n' roll. Released in 1999 by Altaya, this compilation gathers many of Harris’ most celebrated recordings from the late 1940s and early 1950s, a period during which his powerful voice and outrageous stage persona helped shape the future sound of popular music. Blending jump blues, boogie-woogie rhythms, and raw rhythm & blues intensity, the album captures the rebellious spirit and infectious excitement that would later inspire generations of rock musicians. Harris delivers every performance with swagger, humor, and emotional force, while the energetic horn sections and swinging arrangements create an irresistible atmosphere throughout the record. Songs such as the legendary title track demonstrate why Wynonie Harris became a crucial bridge between blues traditions and the birth of rock music. This collection stands as an essential document of classic post-war American rhythm and blues at its most vibrant and entertaining.

10 CD Wallet Box featuring the best of late 40s/early 50s rhythm & blues, jump blues, boogie blues and just plain ol' blues.

-Whether 'Forbidden Planet' or 'Visitors from Space' - here the fan of 1950s Sci-Fi movies gets his money's worth! This release in Bear Family's 'Destination' series deals with the unexplainable, the other dimension, and last but not least with interplanetary horror - but it also really rocks out. -37 tracks from 1951-1965 answer the most urgent questions: does the forbidden planet exist, and are there beings from outer space? -Of course, we hear various interpretations by famous artists, including Louis Prima, Billy Lee Riley or Judy Garland! -In addition, plenty of unknown rarities that would have deserved chart success, many of them for the first time on CD! -Furthermore: two exceptional guitarists in a class of their own: Billy Mure and George Barnes! Both with outstanding Outer Space instrumentals! -Artists from different nations, among others Freddy Sunder from Belgium and Winifred Atwell and Don Lang from Great Britain. -This extraterrestrial music cocktail is rounded off with original movie trailers and some monumental orchestral interludes à la David Rose and Jimmie Haskell. The forbidden planet - what is the story behind it? And what are the 'Purple People Eater', the Blood Beasts and the Robot Men? Beings from another world? Visitors from outer space? All these questions can only be answered by this CD. What's more, it rocks and swings, not only on Earth, but also on Mars, Jupiter, the Moon and, of course, the forbidden planet.

Four CD set. An anthology of George Martin's sound productions before the advent of the Beatles; before the collaboration that would change popular music forever. He re-defined the role of producer; pioneering the recording itself as an art form. This edition is testament to a elegant, fearless musical innovator. The surrealistic, sometimes free-form recordings he created with comic geniuses Sellers, Milligan, Cribbins and Ustinov involved sound effects and collage. These madcap sonic adventures, allied to his understanding of the workings of an orchestra, his contacts within the classical fraternity, his love of the romantic and impressionist composers, and his fascination with studio experimentation made George Martin uniquely able to provide a particular objectivity and realise what the ever-curious Beatles, or any artist, would ask of him. As head of Parlophone, determined to explode the label onto the scene, he sought artists of character; taking mobile recording units out to capture Flanders And Swann's two-man show and the irreverent satirical revue, Beyond The Fringe. The Top Five was breached in 1960 both by Matt Monro and by Peter Sellers And Sophia Loren. George Martin's first UK Number One single, and an exemplar, was 'You're Driving Me Crazy' by The Temperance Seven who combined a revival of popular music from the 20s with styles from the Edwardian era.

The lustrous Chicago blues scene of the 1950s was predominated by great pianists, and Henry Gray was one of the finest. His rolling two-fisted keyboard work graced countless Chicago blues recordings during the '50s for leading labels like Chess and Vee Jay. He recorded on classic sides by Jimmy Reed, Bo Diddley, Little Walter, and Jimmy Rogers, among others. Starting in 1956, Henry spent twelve years as pianist for the legendary Howlin' Wolf. The sessions for Lucky Man, his first solo American album, were recorded in 1988, and marked something of a comeback for Henry, who had recorded only sporadically in the previous two decades. Audio magazine said that on the album, "Gray performs as if the heyday of Chicago blues never ended."

Original 4 CD box set issued by The Smithsonian Collection of Recordings encompassing 1924 - 1968, including recordings from Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, Earl Hines, Count Basie, Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Chick Corea, and Herbie Hancock.

Hot Jazz on Blue Note is a four-disc, 72-song box set that boasts a cross-section of classic traditional jazz and jump blues from the Blue Note vaults. All of the material on the set is from the '40s, when the label was just beginning to establish themselves as a force in jazz. Among the leaders on the set include George Lewis, Sidney Bechet, Meade Lux Lewis and Albert Nicholas, while Charlie Christian, Ray Conniff, Red Norvo and many others are sidemen. Though it's not designed to appeal to purists, several of the tracks on the set have not been released on compact disc before, so hardcore collectors will find much of this set intriguing. However, Hot Jazz on Blue Note is targeted at the novice, who will find this sampler both educational and entertaining.

Introducing "#1s - Boogie Woogie music," the first installment in the highly-anticipated '#1s' series. Dive deep into the golden age of music with this compilation of chart-topping sensations from the 1970s. This disc collection captures the spirit, innovation, and charm of a transformative decade. Expect to be transported back in time with iconic tracks that still resonate today.

The much loved 100 Hits range is back in a brand new sleek slim digipak housing 5 discs of your favourite tracks from the War era featuring beautiful, nostalgic tracks from the greatest singers of the time such as The Andrews Sisters, Glenn Miller and Vera Lynn plus many more in this golden classic collection.

The much loved 100 Hits range is back in a brand new sleek slim digipak housing 5 discs of your favourite tracks from the War era featuring beautiful, nostalgic tracks from the greatest singers of the time such as The Andrews Sisters, Glenn Miller and Vera Lynn plus many more in this golden classic collection.

Britain's Got Talent stars The Jive Aces are the UK's # 1 jive and swing band. Renowned for their high energy show, they put Simon Cowell "in a really good mood" and were the first band to reach the BGT semi-finals. They've headlined The Albert Hall, played 30 countries, worked with Van Morrison and played for The Queen. This latest album, the band’s 12th, marks the 20th Anniversary of this line up. "Diggin' The Roots Vol. 1: Rockin' Rhythm & Blues” is inspired by the early influences that generated that initial enthusiasm and lit the flame that started the Jive Aces off on their musical journey. Such influences include Big Joe Turner, Louis Jordan, Ruth Brown and the great Louis Prima who was the single biggest influence on the band.

Michael Kaeshammer Live in Concert is a live album from the internationally-acclaimed Canadian jazz pianist and singer. Captured during a pair of intimate hometown shows at the Charlie White Theatre on Vancouver Island, the special was broadcast on PBS stations across the US in March 2020. Kaeshammer's unmistakable talent and artistry is showcased through the performance through a diverse set featuring brand-new songs and collaborations with some high-profile guests Randy Bachman, Curtis Salgado, Nicole Sinclair and Colin James. Loved the world over for his talent on the piano, effortlessly weaving threads of classical, jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, stride, and pop into a one-of-a-kind concoction, Michael Kaeshammer began performing club, theatre, and festival stages throughout Europe in his early teens and has released 12 full length albums to date.

Rap is considered today's modern urban music, but its roots reach far into the past as this provocative project shows. The rapping technique has been present in many American musical genres, for 100 years or more, including early rural music, both black and white, religious songs, blues, ragtime, vaudeville, and hokum. This album features rap precursors by such legendary figures in American music as Blind Willie Johnson, Pine Top Smith, Memphis Jug Band, Butterbeans and Susie, Seven Foot Dilly & his Dill Pickles, Dixieland Jug Blowers, Jimmie Davis, Blind Willie McTell and more! A highly entertaining and provocative exploration into early American musical history.