Here, Jasmine try a new approach to this powerhouse R&B vocalist, beginning with two rare live radio broadcasts for Alan Freed and moving on to tracks from "Big Maybelle Sings," "Blues, Candy and Big... more

Forest City Joe was born Joe Bennie Pugh in Hughes, Arkansas close to the town of Forrest City from which he took his name but with one "r". He taught himself harmonica and played locally... more

Walter sings songs about love, lost love, temptations and addictions on this 1999 Ruf release. His guitar riffs go from electrifying to caressing as you hear "Let Me Know," "Sweet Butterfly,"... more

One of the cornerstone figures of R&B and R&R, ANTOINE "FATS" DOMINO recorded 'The Fat Man' - the first million-selling Rock & Roll record - in December 1949, at the tender age of twenty-one. His... more

Pianist Roosevelt Sykes was a true star of both the pre and post war eras of rhythm & blues and there's little disagreement that Sykes was one of the most influential and pioneering of urban blues... more

This triple threat of New Orleans R&B—singer/songwriter/guitarist—steps up with every single he issued from '55 to '62. Robert Palmer, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others have covered... more

Since 2005, Ruf Records' "Blues Caravan" live performance series has delivered stunning recordings of three select artists as they hit the stage at clubs across the US and Europe. What a blues... more

UK collection that contains 22 classic recordings that inspired the members of the Grateful Dead and kick-started their musical journey. When a group of jug band musicians from San Francisco plugged... more

Two CDs. First time on CD for Blues Band guitarist Kelly's two solo albums for Mercury Records, dating from 1969 and 1971. Kelly paid his dues as a member of the John Dummer Blues Band, often backing... more

Vinyl LP pressing. Blues guitar sensation releases his first live album, the eagerly-awaited follow-up to his Grammy Award-winning 2021 release, 662. Since Kingfish burst on the scene in 2019, fans... more

UK 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Muddy 'Mississippi' Waters Live (1979) is a live album by Blues guitarist Muddy Waters. The recording was awarded the Grammy for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording... more

2023 release. Blues-roots guitarist Chris Duarte releases Ain't Giving Up, his 15th studio album. Featuring a wide range of outlaw blues, Americana, roots, and even alt-country influences, Ain't... more

Walking the line between blues and R&B with panache, this great pianist/composer/singer scored a streak of smashes from 1945–51. These 27 cuts take us through that prime and beyond with his immortal... more

Vinyl LP pressing. Growing up in San Benito, Texas, the hometown of Freddy Fender, and hitch-hiking across the country exposed Crockett to street life at a young age. Charley returned home to Texas... more

Jasmine's commitment to anthologising 1950s R&B continues unabated! We recently brought you the complete 1950s and early 60s recordings of pioneering Nashville soul man Gene Allison. This month we're... more

180-Gram Virgin Vinyl Limited Edition - *All Music *Down Beat At Newport is one of Muddy Waters' most celebrated albums. The blues portion of the 1960 Newport Jazz Festival took place on Sunday... more

SEAN CHAMBERS / LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE CLUB - Sean Chambers recorded his 9th album "LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE CLUB" Featuring The Savoy Brown Rhythm Section on May 2nd 2024. The release is scheduled... more

Long-overdue reissue of one of the pivotal albums in the early-'60s folk/blues revival.

Blind harmonica player and singer Sonny Terry recorded a few records during the 1930s and 1940s, but found wider fame in the folk revival of the 1950s and 1960s. This recording features a washboard... more

This album was the first release for folk musician and songwriter Guy Davis, and he has gone on to become one of the most luminous bluesmen around. His music features intricate finger work on the... more

This 1981 album was a comeback release for this harmonica hero—it was his first new album in five years. Famed Memphis soul producer Willie Mitchell led the way on these sessions, and the whole thing... more

Gone to Texas Import Mike Zito / This album celebrates the history, culture, music, and amazing pride that shines on every Lone Star Flag. Mike Zito is a major part of the Royal Southern Brotherhood.... more