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Mark Selby: More Storms Comin'
by Todd S. Jenkins
Mark Selby is a contemporary blues phenomenon who rises far above the frequent practice of copying one's predecessors. He understands both the traditions of the blues and the myriad directions in which it can be pointed. Selby co-wrote most of the tunes here with his sister, Tia Sillers, and called in some very special guests to ...
Mark Selby: More Storms Comin'
by Ed Kopp
Nashville songwriter Mark Selby has penned some huge hits for other artists, most notably The Dixie Chicks ("There’s Your Trouble") and Kenny Wayne Shepherd ("Blue on Black"). Given his credentials, I feared Selby’s recording debut might be a slick country offering or an overblown rock release. Instead, the singer/guitarist has turned out a surprisingly well-crafted album ...
John Hammond: Best of the Vanguard Years
by Ed Kopp
John Hammond Jr. is a steady performer who continues to revive some classic blues material that might otherwise be forgotten. Best of the Vanguard Years provides a nice overview of his early days. Hammond began his recording career on the Vanguard label, generating five albums between 1964 and 1967. After stints with Atlantic and Columbia, Hammond ...
Bobby Henderson, Sir Charles Thompson, Ray Bryant: Key One Up
by Ed Kopp
Here's a trivia question for music fans: What do Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Charlie Christian, George Benson, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Ray Vaughan share in common (aside from musical talent)? Answer: All were discovered by John Hammond Sr. The late John Hammond was a filthy rich Vanderbilt heir who parlayed his love ...
Charlie Musselwhite: Best of the Vanguard Years
by Ed Kopp
When 18-year-old Charlie Musselwhite left Memphis for Chicago in 1962, he wasn't even aware that the Windy City was the center of the blues universe. His only objective was to land a decent factory job. But Musselwhite would soon discover how vital the blues scene was in his new hometown. He would also notice that there ...
Various: Frett'n the Blues: Best of the Great Blues Guitarists
by Ed Kopp
Chicago,The Blues,Today! is the indispensable CD for any music fan interested in an overview of ‘60s Chicago blues. That said, Frett’n The Blues is a decent sampler, too, and a good buy considering it delivers 77 minutes of classic blues on one CD.With 21 cuts lifted from some of Vanguard’s finest ‘60s recordings (including ...
Various: Blow'n the Blues: Best of the Great Harp Players
by Ed Kopp
With my 44th birthday staring me in the face, I recently decided to do something I’d contemplated since my teens: I decided to learn the harmonica.It wasn’t any special love for the instrument that finally motivated me to take up the harmonica. Rather, I had reached a brick wall while trying to hone my ...
Various: Chicago, The Blues, Today!
by Ed Kopp
If you're looking to own a single blues compilation, Chicago The Blues Today! isn't a bad choice. Recorded in 1965 as three separate albums, this music introduced legions of white rock fans to the electric blues, a genre that was largely unknown outside the ghetto neighborhoods of Chicago's South Side. Vanguard has gathered the three recordings ...
From Spirituals to Swing Volumes 1, 2, & 3
By Various Artists/John Hammond, Producer
Label: Vanguard Records
Released: 1999
Track listing: Disc 1: Swinging The Blues; One O
