American songstress Kitty Kallen had a remarkable career, starting in the swing era of the late '30s and extending beyond the rock 'n' roll explosion of the '50s into the early '60s, racking up a... more

Stellar price for all this early B.B.! All his 1949–62 A- and B-sides means you get 123 tracks: his breakthrough hits "3 O'Clock Blues," "You Know I Love You," "Woke Up This Morning," "Please Love... more

Along with Bessie Smith, Gertrude "Ma" Rainey has come to be recognised as one of the towering figures of early blues, pioneering the recording of blues by female artists during the earliest years of... more

Early National sides and even some of that marvelous MGM material from the first black teen idol! Includes "I Apologize," "Temptation," "Lonesome Lover Blues," "A Cottage for Sale," "Prisoner of... more

Includes "Five Guys Named Moe," "G.I. Jive," "Is You Is or Is You Ain't (My Baby)," "Caldonia," "I'm Gonna Leave You on the Outskirts of Town," "That'll Just 'Bout Knock Me Out," "Mop! Mop!," "Buzz... more

Etta James is widely regarded as one of the finest female blues, R&B and soul singers of the modern era, second only in some eyes to Aretha Franklin - Atlantic's Jerry Wexler called her "the greatest... more

Every hit that Hamp scored on the R&B charts plus a whole lot more! Hits include "Flying Home," "On the Sunny Side of the Street," "Hamp's Boogie Woogie," "Beulah's Boogie," "Hey! Ba-Ba-Re-Bop,"... more

Recorded in New York in November 1977 under the auspices of Lionel Hampton, these 10 tracks represent one of Charles Mingus' last sessions. The lineup is outstanding (Gerry Mulligan on baritone sax;... more

Those who love Chicago blues need Walter's Checker singles—and if you're a fan of blues harmonica, these should be the centerpiece of your collection. Here are all the Checker sides by blues harp's... more

Victoria Spivey was a blues and jazz singer who enjoyed significant popularity during the 1920s and '30s, performing with many well-known accompanists and ensembles, with a vivacious personality that... more

That wondrous trombone virtuosity and that remarkable singing voice combined to make Jack a giant of New Orleans jazz. These 2 CDs cross decades of his stardom: "Knockin' a Jug," "My Kinda Love,"... more

Smooth soul singer Al Wilson's singles appeared often on the R&B and pop charts between 1968 and 1976. His recordings for the independent Rocky Road label are featured on this 20-track compilation... more