When Bear Family's L-P Anderson discovered the long lost and mythical country-soul icon, Jim Ford, in a Mendocino County trailer park back in 2006, we got to hear his full life story which is more... more

The singer-songwriter Sly Stone dubbed "the baddest man on the planet" and Nick Lowe claimed as his "biggest musical influence" disappeared after just one LP, 1969's Harlan County. It's a mystery,... more

Rare demos and unissued tracks by the prolific, enigmatic singer-songwriter who was found dead in his home in November 2007. Many of these were discovered by Bear Family in Jim's mobile home: his... more

Bear Family has already reissued Jim's 1969 LP Harlan County (a roots-rock classic and pub-rock touchstone) as well as rarities. This new collection rounds up unreleased home recordings, incredibly... more

Produced by Sergio Mendes for A&M and wielding a sound comparable to Brasil '66, Bossa Rio boasted two bona-fide Brazilian stars in their ranks: Manfredo Fest and Pery Ribeiro. CD debut for this... more

Produced by Sergio Mendes for A&M and wielding a sound comparable to Brasil '66, Bossa Rio boasted two bona-fide Brazilian stars in their ranks: Manfredo Fest and Pery Ribeiro. CD debut for this... more