Every available side from the peak period of this pioneering jazz pianist/composer! Jelly Roll’s hits Black Bottom Stomp; Original Jelly Roll Blues; Grandpa’s Spells , and Wolverine Blues join Dead Man Blues; Wild Man Blues; Freakish , and more. 99 remastered tracks including unissued alternates! …
A favorite on the New Orleans music scene, trumpeter Kermit Ruffins combines the spirit of classic New Orleans music with the energy and creativity of the modern Crescent City sound. On this retrospective, featuring selections from Ruffins’ seven solo albums on Basin Street and Justice Records, Putumayo hopes to bring the music of this remarkable musician to a …
A selection of pre-war female Blues singers accompanied by hot jazz bands of the day. The most famous artists here is certainly Bessie smith whose influence pervades most of the recordings that followed her initial success. Also featured are Blue Lu Barker with her original recording of Don’t You Feel My Leg and the Chicago based guitarist Memphis …
Richmond, Indiana’s Gennett label didn’t have the clout of Victor or Columbia-but a tour through this track list will tell you that they were a key player in early jazz recording. Check it out: Just Gone; Snake Rag King Oliver’s Creole Jazz Band; Kansas City Stomp; Wolverine Blues Jelly Roll Morton; Ya Gotta Know How to Love Fess …
The single released on the one-year anniversary of Katrina on Itunes, and is the first single off Harry Connick, Jr.’s forthcoming New Orleans big band album, Oh My Nola, set for release this fall. In addition to well-known songs associated with New Orleans, the new album features several original songs by Connick that reflect on all aspects of …
