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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One Drop Is Plenty
Knut Reiersrud & Mighty Sam McClain: One Drop Is Plenty Art-Nr.: CDFX369

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Great collaboration between the fantastic Southern soul and blues singer, and the advanced guitar master from Norway. Moving and entertaining, skillful mastery, innovative yet rooted in blues and soul. Mostly new songs, perfectly...
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Wild Magnolias
WILD MAGNOLIAS: Wild Magnolias Art-Nr.: CDGET54036

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The Wild Magnolia Tribe, supported by a New Orleans all star combo: New Orleans rhythm'n'blues and funk at ist very best. These grooves are irresistible! - Green packaging. BO DOLLIS & THE WILD MAGNOLIAS - voc/tambourines, featuring...
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Rebirth Of New Orleans
REBIRTH BRASS BAND: Rebirth Of New Orleans Art-Nr.: CDBSR1202

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Pretty traditional sounds from one oft he oldest brass bands from New Orleans (they began 27 years ago). - Digipak.
$19.18
Unmatched: The Very Best
Bobby 'Blue' Bland: Unmatched: The Very Best Art-Nr.: CDMAL7538

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(1985-98 'Malaco') (71:14/16)
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River Deep - Mountain High (Rmst.2011)
Ike & Tina Turner: River Deep - Mountain High (Rmst.2011) Art-Nr.: CD1536702

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(2011/A&M/HIP-O) 12 tracks (36:19) gatefold digipac.
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Live In Concert 1964
Ray Charles: Live In Concert 1964 Art-Nr.: CD7231439

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(2011/CONCORD9 19 tracks, recorded at Shrine Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles.
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A History 1952-1960 (2-CD)
Dee Clark: A History 1952-1960 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS593

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(2011/JASMINE) 47 tracks
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I Know I've Been Changed
Aaron Neville: I Know I've Been Changed Art-Nr.: CD651020

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He grew up with gospel music in New Orleans after WWII, and he enjoyed doo-wop and soul music, popular African-American music deeply rooted in the gospel tradition. This set was carefully and sparsely produced by Joe Henry. If you like...
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Nothing's Impossible
Solomon Burke: Nothing's Impossible Art-Nr.: CD21452

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Produced by the late Willie Mitchell. Since forming Hi-Records he had been dreaming of recording Solomon Burke. Finally, in 2008, with a 35-year-delay his dream came true. But Mitchell died in January 2010 before the project was...
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Vol.2 Electric Blues 1954 - 1967 (Deutsch)
Various - Electric Blues - Plug It In! Turn It Up!: Vol.2 Electric Blues 1954 - 1967 (Deutsch) Art-Nr.: BCD16930

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Please, note: German liner notes! Bitte, beachten: deutschsprachige Begleitbücher! --- 3-CD Digipak (8-seitig) mit 172-seitigem Booklet, 79 Einzeltitel. Spieldauer ca. 221 Minuten. - Teil zwei der bislang umfassendsten Geschichte des...
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Numero Uno!
BEAT FROM PALOOKAVILLE: Numero Uno! Art-Nr.: CDENV155

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7-piece Rhythm & Ska Orchestra with guest appearances by Mike Sanchez & Knock-Out Greg. Recorded in Stockholm. Great Rhythm - Great Fun - Great Album! Including a superb version of Steve Alaimo's Ska monster 'Soon You'll Be Gone' and...
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Tough Woman (2-CD) Early 1955-60
Etta James: Tough Woman (2-CD) Early 1955-60 Art-Nr.: CDJAS30134

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CD on JASMINE RECORDS by Etta James - Tough Woman (2-CD) Early 1955-60
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Hoss Allen's 1966 TV R&B Revue - The!!!Beat
Various: Hoss Allen's 1966 TV R&B Revue - The!!!Beat Art-Nr.: CDSBIRD0025

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Excerpts from the legendary tv show. House band feat. CLARENCE 'GATEMOUTH' BROWN - gtr, JOHNNY JONES - gtr, SKIPPY BROOKS - pno, BILLY COX - bass, FREEMAN BROWN - drums, plus horns.
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Chicken Little - Hot Dog (7inch, 45rpm)
Pico Pete: Chicken Little - Hot Dog (7inch, 45rpm) Art-Nr.: 45REP16013

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FRANTIC ROCKABILLY TWO SIDER!
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We've Always Had The Blues
Ike & Tina Turner: We've Always Had The Blues Art-Nr.: CD250201

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(2008/Music Avenue) 22 tracks
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The Bullet (Nashville) Record Story (3-CD)
Various: The Bullet (Nashville) Record Story (3-CD) Art-Nr.: CDSPV309042

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(2011/BLUE) 60 tracks. R&B, Hillbilly, Boogie and Blues from the late 1940s and early 1950s. Slipcase w.papersleeves and 12 page booklet.
$20.31
That Kat Sure Could Play (4-CD)
Ike Turner & Others: That Kat Sure Could Play (4-CD) Art-Nr.: CDSECBX025

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(2010/SECRET) 117 tracks 1951-57. Multi Label/Artists collection feat.Ike Turner. 16 p.booklet & 16 p.discography.
$22.58
Jazz Fest 2010
RADIATORS: Jazz Fest 2010 Art-Nr.: CD64957

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(2010 'Jazzfest') (67:04/11) 'Recorded live at the 2010 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - April 25, 2010'.
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Hold On Tight
Solomon Burke & De Dijk: Hold On Tight Art-Nr.: CD1525602

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The 'King of Rock & Soul' recorded one of his last sessions with a superb Dutch band from Amsterdam, De Dijk. You can hear how comfortable everybody felt. Great recording. SOLOMON BURKE - voc, NICO ARZBACH - gtrs/mand, JB MEIJERS -...
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Instant Groove (1969)
King Curtis: Instant Groove (1969) Art-Nr.: LPATCO33293

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$15.56
King Of The Honkin' Sax
Big Jay McNeely: King Of The Honkin' Sax Art-Nr.: CDJSP4225

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(1948-54) (155:39/58)
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Genius & Soul = Jazz (2-CD)
Ray Charles: Genius & Soul = Jazz (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CD99028

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CD on AMERICAN JAZZ CLASSI RECORDS by Ray Charles - Genius & Soul = Jazz (2-CD)
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Feeling Of Love - Oh-Oh (7inch, 45rpm)
Luther Dixon & Eddie Bo: Feeling Of Love - Oh-Oh (7inch, 45rpm) Art-Nr.: 45REP04028

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Big Joe Turner - Rocks
Big Joe Turner: Big Joe Turner - Rocks Art-Nr.: BCD17215

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Big Joe Turner - 1-CD-album DigiPac (4-plated) with comprehensive booklet, 28 tracks, playing time: 70:35. Contains 'Roll 'Em Pete' with Pete Johnson, a record that propelled bobby-soxers into a boogie-woogie frenzy. 'Shake, Rattle And...
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You've Got What It Takes
Brook Benton & Dinah Washington: You've Got What It Takes Art-Nr.: CDLTG39575

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(LTG) 25 tracks
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