Delmark Records in Chicago announces our next batch of reissues now available on CD again, including a remixed and remastered legendary early AACM session from reedist Joseph Jarman with Muhal Richard Abrams and Fred Anderson, originally recorded in 1968. Available for the first time on CD with bonus tracks will be one of the first recordings on Delmar(k), an enthusiastic live recording from 1957 from the St. Louis traditional jazz band, the Dixie Stompers; in the hot New Orleans style like George Lewis, Kid Ory, and Bunk Johnson. And we also are excited to once again have 2 popular blues titles back on CD, one from the legendary Robert Jr Lockwood with the Aces, and the other from Cleanhead Vinson with T-Bone Walker, Jay McShann, and Hal “Cornbread" Singer.
Robert Jr. Lockwood
Steady Rollin' Man (Delmark DD 630)
The blues world recently lost one of its greatest elder statesmen Robert Jr. Lockwood. Lockwood's music shows the influence of not only his stepfather, Robert Johnson, but also that of jazz guitarists Charlie Christian and Eddie Durham. By the mid 50s, he found himself in the enviable position of being THE studio guitar player in Chicago recording on Chess with Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson. He also recorded with Muddy Waters, Otis Spann, and countless others. On this 1970 recording, Lockwood is accompanied by The Aces Louis and Dave Myers and Fred Below. This 1970 recording was Lockwood's 1st album as leader!
Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson
Old Kidney Stew Is Fine (Delmark DD 631)
Eddie Vinson was a blues shouter extraordinaire in the style of Big Joe Turner and Wynonie Harris. Always an outstanding alto saxophonist, Vinson played jazz and blues with equal vigor. The improvisational skills learned from his years as a jazz musician combined with his traditional vocal style helped him achieve the status of an American original. With T-Bone Walker and Jay McShann, this exciting 1969 session features 10 songs including Juice Head Baby, Just A Dream, and more.
Joseph Jarman
As If It Were The Seasons (Delmark DD 417)
After illness removed Christopher Gaddy from Joseph Jarman's quartet, Joseph carried on with the exciting rhythm team of Charles Clark and Thurman Barker. For concerts, Joseph frequently invited guests as demonstrated by the addition of Sherri Scott for the first pieces on this CD. Gaddy's death prompted Joseph's composition Song For Christopher, based on incomplete notations by the pianist. Joseph invited additional guests to realize the music for this 1968 recording, including Muhal Richard Abrams, Fred Anderson, and John Stubblefield. 2007 remixed and remastered from the original analog master tapes!
The Dixie Stompers
Jazz at Westminster College (Delmark DE 204)
This 1957 recording has not been available since the original LP issue which has been out of print for decades. Traditional jazz at its best the new CD version has many never before issued bonus tracks. Live in Fulton, Missouri- The Dixie Stompers are Bill Mason, cornet; Norman Mason, clarinet; Jim Haislip, trombone; Glenn Tintera, piano; Pete Patterson, banjo; Bob Kornacher, drums. Heebie Jeebies, Dippermouth Blues, Doctor Jazz and many more.
Robert Jr. Lockwood
Steady Rollin' Man (Delmark DD 630)
The blues world recently lost one of its greatest elder statesmen Robert Jr. Lockwood. Lockwood's music shows the influence of not only his stepfather, Robert Johnson, but also that of jazz guitarists Charlie Christian and Eddie Durham. By the mid 50s, he found himself in the enviable position of being THE studio guitar player in Chicago recording on Chess with Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson. He also recorded with Muddy Waters, Otis Spann, and countless others. On this 1970 recording, Lockwood is accompanied by The Aces Louis and Dave Myers and Fred Below. This 1970 recording was Lockwood's 1st album as leader!
Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson
Old Kidney Stew Is Fine (Delmark DD 631)
Eddie Vinson was a blues shouter extraordinaire in the style of Big Joe Turner and Wynonie Harris. Always an outstanding alto saxophonist, Vinson played jazz and blues with equal vigor. The improvisational skills learned from his years as a jazz musician combined with his traditional vocal style helped him achieve the status of an American original. With T-Bone Walker and Jay McShann, this exciting 1969 session features 10 songs including Juice Head Baby, Just A Dream, and more.
Joseph Jarman
As If It Were The Seasons (Delmark DD 417)
After illness removed Christopher Gaddy from Joseph Jarman's quartet, Joseph carried on with the exciting rhythm team of Charles Clark and Thurman Barker. For concerts, Joseph frequently invited guests as demonstrated by the addition of Sherri Scott for the first pieces on this CD. Gaddy's death prompted Joseph's composition Song For Christopher, based on incomplete notations by the pianist. Joseph invited additional guests to realize the music for this 1968 recording, including Muhal Richard Abrams, Fred Anderson, and John Stubblefield. 2007 remixed and remastered from the original analog master tapes!
The Dixie Stompers
Jazz at Westminster College (Delmark DE 204)
This 1957 recording has not been available since the original LP issue which has been out of print for decades. Traditional jazz at its best the new CD version has many never before issued bonus tracks. Live in Fulton, Missouri- The Dixie Stompers are Bill Mason, cornet; Norman Mason, clarinet; Jim Haislip, trombone; Glenn Tintera, piano; Pete Patterson, banjo; Bob Kornacher, drums. Heebie Jeebies, Dippermouth Blues, Doctor Jazz and many more.
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