Rhythm And Blues / R&B

One of the direct precursors to the mid-1950s advent of rock and roll, rhythm and blues was a hybrid of straightahead blues and the swinging rhythms of big band jazz, pared down to a more adaptable small combo format. Immensely popular alto saxophonist Louis Jordan was the driving force behind the rise of R&B, perfecting a formula combining a punchy horn section, boogie-based piano, slicing electric guitar, and a danceable rhythmic drive. Jordan's jivey vocals were the perfect complement.

During the postwar era, the race music charts were dominated by small rhythm and blues combos. In addition to Jordan, Roy Milton, Amos Milburn, T-Bone Walker, Joe Liggins and his brother Jimmy, Buddy Johnson, Pee Wee Crayton, Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, Big Jay McNeely, and countless more specialized in what has become known as jump blues. Their incendiary musical attack opened the door to rock and roll, which in its early years retained the honking saxophones and relentless rhythms that previously defined rhythm and blues. When Clyde McPhatter, The "5" Royales, and Ray Charles added strong gospel influences during the early '50s, the seeds were planted for the eventual ascent of soul music.

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Rhythm And Blues / R&B

One of the direct precursors to the mid-1950s advent of rock and roll, rhythm and blues was a hybrid of straightahead blues and the swinging rhythms of big band jazz, pared down to a more adaptable small combo format. Immensely popular alto saxophonist Louis Jordan was the driving force behind the rise of R&B, perfecting a formula combining a punchy horn section, boogie-based piano, slicing electric guitar, and a danceable rhythmic drive. Jordan's jivey vocals were the perfect complement.

During the postwar era, the race music charts were dominated by small rhythm and blues combos. In addition to Jordan, Roy Milton, Amos Milburn, T-Bone Walker, Joe Liggins and his brother Jimmy, Buddy Johnson, Pee Wee Crayton, Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, Big Jay McNeely, and countless more specialized in what has become known as jump blues. Their incendiary musical attack opened the door to rock and roll, which in its early years retained the honking saxophones and relentless rhythms that previously defined rhythm and blues. When Clyde McPhatter, The "5" Royales, and Ray Charles added strong gospel influences during the early '50s, the seeds were planted for the eventual ascent of soul music.

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Unforgettable...plus
Dinah Washington: Unforgettable...plus Art-Nr.: CD510602

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(1991/POLYGRAM) 18 tracks
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Killing Floor: Blues Essentials
Howlin' Wolf: Killing Floor: Blues Essentials Art-Nr.: LPCLP6796

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(2011/STARDUST) 11 tracks 1950/60s
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Please Don't Stay Away Too Long - Shrinking Up
Camille Howard: Please Don't Stay Away Too Long - Shrinking Up Art-Nr.: REP08020

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Way You Do - Jimmy's Jive 7inch, 45rpm
Jimmy Nolen: Way You Do - Jimmy's Jive 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP14010

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Nice mid-tempo R&B mover with great vocals! Jimmy Nolen became known as James Brown's first choice guitar man!
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Jack Rabbit Blues-Singles 1958-60 & 10'Vinyl
Ike Turner & Others: Jack Rabbit Blues-Singles 1958-60 & 10'Vinyl Art-Nr.: CDSEC041

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(2011/SECRET) 31 tracks plus 10'Vinyl reproduction of the ultra rare Tune Town 78RPM cut at 45RPM. 4 page inlay.
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Heart And Soul - A Retrospective (4-CD)
Etta James: Heart And Soul - A Retrospective (4-CD) Art-Nr.: CD1554502

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Beautiful, linen-bound 4-CD edition covering more than 50 years of Etta James' career, from her early rough and rocking r&b sides, to her later years elegant black music. This awesome combination of newly re-mastered music, biography,...
$79.16
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Dr. Boogie Presents Bear Traces - Nuggets Fro
Various: Dr. Boogie Presents Bear Traces - Nuggets Fro Art-Nr.: LPSUB325-1

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$17.82
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Dreamer
Bobby 'Blue' Bland: Dreamer Art-Nr.: CDBGOCD63

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Steve Barri produced this classic release which was discussed controversially at the time it was originally released. Some immediately regarded it one of Bland's best albums, ever. Others couldn't stand the mighty horn and string...
$20.31
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I'll Take Care Of You
Chuck Roberson: I'll Take Care Of You Art-Nr.: CDDSR2013

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(2011 'Desert Sounds') (56:11/13)
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Jump Mr. Blues (2-CD)
Wynonie Harris: Jump Mr. Blues (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDFV115

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(2011/FV) 50 tracks (multi label 1950s Aladdin/King/Hamp-Tone a.o.) - digipac.
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Super Hits
Hank Ballard: Super Hits Art-Nr.: CDGT2202

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15 Super Hits
Billy Ward & The Dominoes: 15 Super Hits Art-Nr.: CDGT2171

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CD on GUSTO RECORDS by Billy Ward & The Dominoes - 15 Super Hits
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The Original Twist - 14 TOP-10 Hits (King)
Various: The Original Twist - 14 TOP-10 Hits (King) Art-Nr.: CDGT2216

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(2011/GUSTO) 14 King masters with 16 page color booklet!
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Slim Harpo - Slim Rocks
Slim Harpo: Slim Harpo - Slim Rocks Art-Nr.: BCD17129

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1-CD-Album DigiPac with 32-page booklet, 31 tracks. Playing time approx. 76 mns. White rock bands couldn't get enough of Slim Harpo 's atmospheric harmonica and nasal vocals. This is the music which inspired Canned Heat, Them, the Pretty...
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Last Round b-w Hideout 7inch, 45rpm
Jimmy Liggins & Ervin Rucker: Last Round b-w Hideout 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP12030

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Nice New Breed split 45rpm.
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Turtle Dove b-w Hand Me Down Baby 7inch, 45rpm
Johnny Otis & Sidney Maiden: Turtle Dove b-w Hand Me Down Baby 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP15002

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Swingin' R&B and crunching harp with a great flip as well!
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The Savoy Ballroom - House Band 1931-55 (2-CD
Various: The Savoy Ballroom - House Band 1931-55 (2-CD Art-Nr.: CDFA5189

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(2007/FA) 40 tracks with 32 page booklet (French/English)
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Don't Mess Around - Babee 7inch, 45rpm
Little Lawrence And The Suspenders: Don't Mess Around - Babee 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP12029

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DIG THIS! Unknown R&B stomper with cool guitar and drivin' percussions
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21 Days In Jail b-w Easy Baby 7inch, 45rpm
Magic Sam: 21 Days In Jail b-w Easy Baby 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP13030

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HOT BLUES ROCKER with nice BLUES SHOUTER on the flip!
$12.17
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Louisiana Twist b-w Lee Street Blues 7inch, 45rpm
June Bug Bailey: Louisiana Twist b-w Lee Street Blues 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP02038

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Unknown Mad Mike female R&B two sider with Mad Mike's hand writing on label. A MUST HAVE!!!
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Who's Loving You - Boogie Children
Little Irvin: Who's Loving You - Boogie Children Art-Nr.: REP12031

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Double artist twin spin! Nice blues bopper!
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Please Remind b-w Tears 7inch, 45rpm
Clerver's: Please Remind b-w Tears 7inch, 45rpm Art-Nr.: REP03036

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Great New Breed mover with solid guitar break.
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Love Me With A Feeling b-w All Your Love 7inch, 45rpm
Magic Sam: Love Me With A Feeling b-w All Your Love 7inch,... Art-Nr.: REP13029

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Blues shouter with frantic guitar work and great vocals.
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Good Rockin' Man (2-CD)
Roy Brown: Good Rockin' Man (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDFV0123

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(2011/FNM) 50 tracks
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Vee-Jay Presents The Blues (2-CD)
Various: Vee-Jay Presents The Blues (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDSNAX629

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Nice packaging with hardcover and 16-page booklet.
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