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The History Of Rhythm And Blues
www.rhythmandbluesrecords.co.uk
Rhythm & Blues - the accidental synthesis of jazz, gospel, blues, country and pop into a definable form of black popular music. This compilation takes a historical perspective and demonstrates the breadth of new forms, which arose from the fusion of the various styles.
The History Of Rhythm & Blues 1942-1952
4CD DVD size Boxset plus 64 page booklet
101 songs lovingly remastered
Disc-1-Jumpin’ from Harlem to the West Coast
Disc-2-Have You Heard The News
Disc-3-Guitar Boogies - Sax Screamers - Gospel Roads
Disc-4-Soul Train Mambo - Destination New Orleans
There's so little on this box set that I wouldn't be overjoyed to play you...an absolutely essential purchase...as good as any (other sets) and probably better than all...indispensable music...thoroughly, thoroughly recommended - Mark Lamarr - June 6, 2009
for tracklisting and more info go to
www.rhythmandbluesrecords.co.uk
The History Of Rhythm & Blues 1925-1942
4CD DVD size Boxset
97 songs from The Pre-War Years. A full colour 32 page booklet accompanies the set and the approach is to analyse the 97 tracks and point out relevant stylistic and musical innovations as they happen chronologically.
One of the finest box-sets of recent years…finely chosen set of tracks…attention to detail…erudite and entertaining booklet…some of the greatest music ever recorded…the reissue of the year by a country mile…Anyone who’s heard Volume One will be counting down the days (to the release of Volume Two) … the three sets will become the standard work on the genre - Jeremy Searle - RocknReel
The most important and fascinating collection of rhythm and blues music compiled in recent years…. comprehensive and musically-savvy sleeve notes - Bluesmans Blog
Invaluable aid to the historian or researcher of blues - Blues Matters
Stonker! This is a tasty compilation that covers plenty of bases - Men Only(Honest!)
Its difficult to imagine any set doing a better job of tracing the roots of R&B - Steve Leggett, All Music Guide
Wow, what a wondrous thing this is - what a work, what a commitment, and what a blast! This is quite possibly the best put-together assemblage of 'roots' music - ever. An everyman's guide to the development and growth of modern, popular music…a piece of musical history that'll sit well in anyone's collection - Peter J Brown (aka toxic pete)
A cross-label 4CD set, which not only tells the story better than anything before, but offers insights into song origins and provides fascinating musical connections across decades….this 97-song set offers a wealth of insights into the cross-pollination of blues, jazz, country, gospel, pop and rock. - Johnny Black, Mojo
Much to enjoy in this treasure trove of gems, which creates real atmosphere …. if you crave pre-war blues in all its undiluted and ugly glory, then this is the real diet - Henry Yates, Classic Rock
A full colour 32 page booklet accompanies the set and the approach is to analyse the 97 tracks and point out relevant stylistic and musical innovations as they happen chronologically.
Tracks on my jukebox
The 1920s - Here you can listen to a few snippets of the earliest tracks on the compilation by artists such as Bessie Smith, Cow Cow Davenport, Pearl Dickson, Willie Hambern, Louis Armstrong, Blind Roosevelt Graves.
The Early 1930s - Some more snippets this time from Bennie Moten, Leroy Carr, Mills Bros, Bumble Bee Slim, Johnny Temple, Lil Johnson and others.
Snippets 1937 to 1942- from Washboard Sam, Sonny Boy Williamson, Andy Kirk, Benny Goodman, Big Bill Broonzy, Tampa Red, Three Sharps and a Flat, Will Bradley, Jack Dupree, Jay McShann, Pete Johnson, Arthur Crudup, Doctor Clayton
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