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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2010 New Orleans Jazz Live (3-CD) Ltd.Edition
Various: 2010 New Orleans Jazz Live (3-CD) Ltd.Edition Art-Nr.: CD270002

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(2010/JAZZFEST) 30 tracks Gospel, Zydeco, R&B, Jazz & Soul. few copies
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Just Charlie
Charlie Wilson: Just Charlie Art-Nr.: CD781696

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(2010 'Jive') (38:40/10)
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Treme: Music From The HBO Original Series (CD)
Various: Treme: Music From The HBO Original Series (CD) Art-Nr.: CD1491002

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(2010/GEFFEN/HBO) 19 tracks (61:52) a stunning walk through New Orleans!
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R&B Hipshakers - Teach Me To Monkey
Various: R&B Hipshakers - Teach Me To Monkey Art-Nr.: CDGT72164

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(2010/GUSTO) 20 tracks (53:25) 1956-67. Uptempo and danceable collection of R&B and early Soul from the Federal and King vaults, compiled by by renowned DJ Mr. Fine Wine (Downtown Soulville WFMU). Most tracks never been re-issued - a...
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Melodisc Records Of Hollywood 1945 - 46 (2-CD)
Various: Melodisc Records Of Hollywood 1945 - 46 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDADD3066

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​(2010/Acrobat) 46 tracks
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Vol.1 Electric Blues 1939 - 1954 (Deutsch)
Various - Electric Blues - Plug It In! Turn It Up!: Vol.1 Electric Blues 1939 - 1954 (Deutsch) Art-Nr.: BCD16925

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3-CD Digipak (8-plated) with 160-page booklet, 77 tracks. Total playing time approx. 218 mns. Please, note: German liner notes! Bitte, beachten: deutschsprachige Begleitbücher! Part one of the most comprehensive history EVER of...
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Roy Lee Johnson & The Villages
Roy Lee Johnson: Roy Lee Johnson & The Villages Art-Nr.: CDBGPM227

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One of the classic funk albums of the early '70s. After his successful work with Piano Red aka Dr. Feelgood, Johnson went on to release a couple of 45s under his own name (you may want to check out Bear Family's great collection of Roy...
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Barrence Whitfield & The Savages...plus
Barrence Whitfield: Barrence Whitfield & The Savages...plus Art-Nr.: CDCHD1288

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With their wild blend of New Orleans r&b, blues, and black rock'n'roll performed with punk energy, this band from Boston produced a lot of rumor during the mid-eighties. Ace Records of London now have re-issued this legendary first album...
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Come On And Get It - Singles 1954-59 (2-CD)
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters: Come On And Get It - Singles 1954-59 (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS568

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(2010/JASMINE) 58 tracks
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I Got Loaded (LP)
PEPPERMINT HARRIS: I Got Loaded (LP) Art-Nr.: LPKIX23

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-I Got Loaded (1950-53) Route 66
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Wildcat Shakeout (CD)
Esquerita: Wildcat Shakeout (CD) Art-Nr.: CDFV080

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(2010/FV) 18 tracks (Capitol 1958/59) plus 2 bonus tracks by Paul Peek (feat. Esquerita on piano). Digipac with 12 page booklet.
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Mambo In The Mainstream (2x180g Vinyl)
Various: Mambo In The Mainstream (2x180g Vinyl) Art-Nr.: LPFV063

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(2010/Fantastic Voyage) 25 original tracks with info sheet. How Mambo Fever infiltrated US Pop, R&B and Rock'n'Roll in the 1950s. 
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Just Clownin'
Huey 'Piano' Smith & The Clowns: Just Clownin' Art-Nr.: CDGAMC228

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(1956-60 'Ace Records') (49:58/20)
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Legendary Rockin' R & B (Keb Darge - Little Edith
Various: Legendary Rockin' R & B (Keb Darge - Little Edith Art-Nr.: CDBBE31140

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(2010/BBE) 20 rare black rockers 50/60s - gatefold digipac
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Mr. Blues: The Best Of So Far
Chick Willis: Mr. Blues: The Best Of So Far Art-Nr.: CDBEN6

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A 'Best Of' compilation including some previously unreleased tracks.
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The Genius Sings The Blues - 180g Vinyl Ltd.
Ray Charles: The Genius Sings The Blues - 180g Vinyl Ltd. Art-Nr.: MFSL1337

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$62.19
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Messin' With The Kid (Jewel - Paula Archives)
Junior Wells: Messin' With The Kid (Jewel - Paula Archives) Art-Nr.: CDGAMC216

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Excellent compilation with his great early sides for various smaller labels. Liner notes by Bill Dahl.
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First Rule Of Cheating
Lee 'Shot' Williams: First Rule Of Cheating Art-Nr.: CDSR1039

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(2010 'CDS Records') (42:12/10)
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Love Attack
MR. SAM: Love Attack Art-Nr.: CDLE10051

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(2010 'Music Access') (51:07/11)
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King R&B Box Set (4-CD)
Various: King R&B Box Set (4-CD) Art-Nr.: CDGT2156

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(2010/GUSTO) 87 original masters with a stunning 32 page booklet. Highlight Set.
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Little Bitty Pretty One (CD)
Thurston Harris: Little Bitty Pretty One (CD) Art-Nr.: CD263372

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(2010/HOODOO) 25 tracks (54:21) 1957-59 with 16 page booklet.
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Let Me Ride In Your Automobile
Gene Taylor & Cc J.Jet Setter: Let Me Ride In Your Automobile Art-Nr.: CDET6046

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He used to play piano with the Blasters, and the T-Birds. Resident in Europe, Gene Taylor has produced a solid set of classic-style blues, New Orleans r&b, boogie and rock'n'roll. Great stuff supported by a Dutch band and his ex-bandmate...
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Slap It Tap It
Jim Bennett: Slap It Tap It Art-Nr.: CDAV3378

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(2010 'CDS Records') (49:39/11)
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Drunk Busted Disgusted & Can't Be Trusted
Billy Ray Charles: Drunk Busted Disgusted & Can't Be Trusted Art-Nr.: CDW2849

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(2010 'Waldoxy') (46:06/10) BILLY RAY CHARLES - voc/gtr, CHARLES RICHARD CASON -kbds, MARVIN VALENTINE - kbds.
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Texas Flyer, 1974-1976 (5-CD Deluxe Box Set)
Freddie King: Texas Flyer, 1974-1976 (5-CD Deluxe Box Set) Art-Nr.: BCD16778

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5-CD Boxed Set, LP-size, with 80-page hardcover book, 64 tracks. Playing time: 363:47 minutes. Completes the Freddie King story, with all of his 1974-75 RSO studio recordings (some with label-mate Eric Clapton ) and four jam-packed discs...
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