These 103 tracks chronicle the fascinating nexus of urban and rural blues that started gathering steam in the '20s. From the sophisticated to the raw, these recordings capture an extraordinary... more

Even though 17 of these 19 LPs feature the famed Brubeck Quartet lineup with Paul Desmond, Eugene Wright and Joe Morello, nine remain very hard to find and have never been on CD in the U.S. Both the... more

You'll encounter lots of big names and killer cuts among these independent-label blues gems—and also 20 tracks that have never been released 'til now! You get 100 sides in all: Little Mary; Cheatin'... more

This grizzly of a Bear Family box packs 307 tracks into 10 CDs, bringing together their best (and rarest) blues, R&B and gospel sides plus Sam Phillips productions that were issued by Chess, RPM,... more

One of the great pianists and songsmiths of prewar blues, Carr managed to record lots of influential sides with guitarist Scrapper Blackwell before alcoholism took his life at age 30. Here are 4 CDs... more

Here's a fascinating way to chart the course of Miles' unparalleled jazz journey: live recordings of his ever-evolving bands from '55 to '75…almost five hours of music, nearly four of which are... more

Known for his rollicking, barrelhouse style of blues piano playing and song composition, Roosevelt recorded a substantial body of work for the Okeh, Decca and RCA Victor labels before, during and... more

Doesn't matter how many juke joints you visit—you won't hear this many vintage blues classics for that price…104 on 4 CDs! Includes Jimmy's Boogie Jimmy Reed; I'm a King Bee Slim Harpo; Late Hours... more

Blues is everywhere, not just in the Delta or in Chicago, these vintage East Coast blues records have been overlooked again and again. Now's their time to shine: Bad Love; Cold Mama; Mean Old Blues... more

After his early years with Frank Zappa and then a stint with Cannonball Adderley, George Duke took his in-demand keyboard skills back to Zappa and also to Sonny Rollins and Billy Cobham in the... more

MUSIC MAN LIKE NOBODY EVER SAW:In the world of music, there was never anyone quite like ARTHUR 'BIG BOY' CRUDUP. Rooted in the Mississippi Delta, his style was propulsive, melodic, original, and... more

Over the course of his long and illustrious career Louis Armstrong visited Scandinavia on no less than nine occasions to both tour and record. Amongst the wealth of fabulous recordings he produced on... more

Hear Wilson's trio with guest artists such as Dizzy Gillsepie, Coleman Hawkins, Kai Winding, and J.J. Johnson!

The press release calls this "The most famous and sought-after blues & folk recordings ever made"; these 96 tracks (two unissued) have inspired American artists as diverse as Neil Young and William... more

The genius of pianist and composer Thelonious Monk is unassailable. Since his death in 1982, he has become recognized as one of the greatest composers of jazz - and of the wider world of music. The... more

This 4-CD, 82-track set provides a comprehensive overview of the first six years of pianist Mose Allison's prolific recording career. Presented in chronological order—beginning with S-H-I-N-E and... more

It's unanimous among the jazz guides that these Satchmo sides are indispensable for every jazz collector, and these John R.T. Davies remasters are absolutely tops: Muskrat Ramble; Wild Man Blues;... more

Studio owner, label head, talent scout…Bob was a crucial figure in Bay Area blues in the '40s and '50s. Here's the first comprehensive look at his legacy: 107 sides including Jelly, Jelly; Tell Me... more

New York attracted a number of blues musicians during the ‘40s and early ‘50s, and this wonderful, 113-track set collects the biggest names and the best sides to emerge from the scene! Sonny Terry... more

This Atlanta R&B singer created such a strong regional buzz that RCA came a-callin', signing him to a record deal and recording 32 sides of his in the first half of the '50s. R&B connoisseurs are... more

One of the leading lights of jazz for the past 30 years, Wynton Marsalis greeted the new millennium with a flurry of recordings. This 11-CD set chronicles that stunning burst of productivity by... more

The late '40s/early '50s: the golden age of the honkin' sax, and Jack was among the best of the best. You'll also encounter the jumpin', jivin' sounds of singing drummers Alton Redd and George Vann... more

After serving in the Merchant Marines, Jimmy joined Jay McShann's band and started to make his own splash as a blues singer. Here are 108 sides from his postwar (1945–53) prime: his R&B hits Big Fine... more