Blues from the Gutter – Champion Jack Dupree
Champion Jack Dupree’s woozy brand of New Orleans blues is a pleasure to behold.
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The Country Blues of John Lee Hooker
The Country Blues of John Lee Hooker finds the legendary electric bluesman’s signature sound stripped down to its bare bones.
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I’m John Lee Hooker – Album Review
A 1959 compilation LP from the seminal electric blues singer.
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Moanin’ in the Moonlight – Howlin’ Wolf
One of the most influential blues albums of all time.
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Little Girl Blue – Nina Simone
Nina Simone’s 1959 debut album introduces a fresh new take on vocal jazz.
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Lightnin’ Hopkins album review
Lightnin’ Hopkins’ 1959 debut album is one of the greatest blues recordings in history.
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Everybody Digs Bills Evans | Album Review
One of the most underrated jazz albums in history.
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Coltrane Time – Cecil Taylor
A disappointingly accessible collaboration between two avant-garde visionaries.
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Looking Ahead! – Cecil Taylor
Avant-garde pianist Cecil Taylor’s second album expands upon his groundbreaking debut.
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The Sermon – Jimmy Smith
“The Sermon” is one of jazz organist Jimmy Smith’s greatest accomplishments. Click here to read the album review. Continue reading The Sermon – Jimmy Smith
Blind Joe Death – John Fahey
John Fahey’s unique brand of folk guitar is something that must be heard to be believed.
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Sonny Rollins and the Big Brass
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