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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Rhythm 'n' Bluesin' By The Bayou - Vocal Groups
Various: Rhythm 'n' Bluesin' By The Bayou - Vocal Groups Art-Nr.: CDCHD1448

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(2015/Ace) 28 tracks, 1953-1962, 12-page booklet with liner notes and details to every track by Ian Saddler, plus many rare photos and label scans. The history of Bayou vocal groups, Doo-Wop and multiple vocal Rhythm & Blues from...
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Smoking The Black Rhythm Rock (CD)
Various: Smoking The Black Rhythm Rock (CD) Art-Nr.: CDST1170

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(2006/STILL) 25 tracks of 1950s rare rockin' Rhythm & Blues from small record labels.
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I Feel So Worried b-w So Long Baby Goodbye
Sammy Lewis: I Feel So Worried b-w So Long Baby Goodbye Art-Nr.: REP12087

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Reproduction of the original 1955 record!
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Rhythm Revue
CC Jerome's Jetsetters: Rhythm Revue Art-Nr.: CDTOMB3003

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(2015/Tombstone) 13 tracks - Killer Rhythm Blues album featuring, Guy Forsyth, Nick Curran, Paul Pigat and many more! Great stuff - a real pleasure to listen to! Highly recommended and a five star release all the way!
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Everybody's In A Hurry
PAUL & THE BLUE DELIVERY: Everybody's In A Hurry Art-Nr.: CDFUT001

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(2006/Futuramic) 14 tracks - Tremendous Blues Bopper album! Paul & The Blue Delivery are a Swedish combo! All songs are written by members of the band! Tough stuff - great band - a real treat to listen to!
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The Best Of Jimmy Soul (CD, Cut-Out)
Jimmy Soul: The Best Of Jimmy Soul (CD, Cut-Out) Art-Nr.: CDRN70527

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(1991/Rhino) 18 Tracks from the first half of the sixties with the typical great sound from Rhino!
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All 20 Of Their Chart Hits - 1953-1962 (CD)
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters: All 20 Of Their Chart Hits - 1953-1962 (CD) Art-Nr.: CDKCD5003

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The Midnighters originated at the Dunbar High School in Detroit with a group formed by Sonny Wood, Henry Booth, Charles Sutton, Alonzo Tucker, and Hank Ballard. The group called themselves The Royals and signed to King in May 1952. They...
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Ring A Ling (CD)
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters: Ring A Ling (CD) Art-Nr.: CDFG971007

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(1997/FamousGroove) 28 songs.
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Screamin' (CD)
Firebird: Screamin' (CD) Art-Nr.: CDTOMB3001

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(2015/Tombstone) 19 tracks - Fantastic Rhythm and Blues album covering all clichees in a positive way! Shouting voice, dirty guitar licks, a groovy backbeat and a honkin' saxophone! If you enjoy the likes of Nick Curran, Nico Duportal...
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Dr. John And His New Orleans Congregation (CD)
Dr. John & Others: Dr. John And His New Orleans Congregation (CD) Art-Nr.: CDACE2020

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(Ace Records, Mississippi) 18 tracks
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Sweet & Sour Blues
Charles Wilson: Sweet & Sour Blues Art-Nr.: CDMA86669

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(2015/Music Access) 11 tracks. Charles Wilson was raised in Chicago, and started singing early; as a teenager he sang in Chicago area nightclubs but was too young to have a beer. Despite having R&B/blues singer Little Milton for an...
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The One And Only (CD)
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters: The One And Only (CD) Art-Nr.: CDKLP674

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(1987/King) 12 Tracks - Original album reissue!
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Mr. Rhythm & Blues (CD)
Hank Ballard & The Midnighters: Mr. Rhythm & Blues (CD) Art-Nr.: CDKLP700

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CD on KING RECORDS by Hank Ballard & The Midnighters - Mr. Rhythm & Blues (CD)
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Hank Ballard & The Midnighters (CD)
Hank Ballard: Hank Ballard & The Midnighters (CD) Art-Nr.: CDKLP581

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​(1987/King) 12 Tracks - CD Reissue of Ballard's 2nd King album!
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Needle In A Haystack
Ellis Hooks: Needle In A Haystack Art-Nr.: CD250375

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(2015/Blues Boulevard) 13 tracks. The stylish guitar phrases reminiscent of Robert Cray, Ellis Hooks embodies the finest of Blues and Soul; his voice, evocative of greats such as Little Milton, Sam Cooke and Otis Redding, is nevertheless...
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Jammin' on the High Cs
Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88's: Jammin' on the High Cs Art-Nr.: CDVIZT8815

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(2015/Vizztone) 17 tracks. Mitch Woods has been the good-rockin' host of the after hours Piano Bar on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise for twelve years now. Early on, after a particularly inspiring all-night session, a hand-painted...
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Tony Crombie - A Tribute (CD)
Tony Crombie: Tony Crombie - A Tribute (CD) Art-Nr.: CDEMB011

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(2000/TKO Magnum Music) feat.Miles Davis, Harry Klein, Dizzy Reese and others
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Going Home - The Road To Soul (2-CD)
Various: Going Home - The Road To Soul (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDJAS813

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(2015/Jasmine) 64 tracks, 1959-62, 6-page booklet and the story of the Soul labels in Memphis, Tennessee, such as Satellite/Stax, Hi, Phillips International, Bootheel, a.m.o. Fantastic compilation! This is how Soul started in the south!...
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Ain't It The Truth - The Best Of Mary Wells 1964-1982 (CD)
Mary Wells: Ain't It The Truth - The Best Of Mary Wells... Art-Nr.: CDVSD5514

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​(Varese Sarabande) 15 Tracks
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The New Orleans King Of The Stroll (LP)
Tommy Ridgley: The New Orleans King Of The Stroll (LP) Art-Nr.: LPED260

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​(1988/Edsel) 15 tracks
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That's The Way Love Is
Bobby Blue Bland: That's The Way Love Is Art-Nr.: CDJAS930

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(2015/Jasmine) 28 tracks, original Duke recordings 1959-62, 6-page booklet with liner notes and a sessionography. Included are his 2 Duke albums from '61 and '62 and some 5 bonus tracks from Duke 45s, incl. his great hits 'Don't Cry No...
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The One Man Band
Hasil Adkins: The One Man Band Art-Nr.: 45FWR01

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Killer Twin Spin incl. two previously unreleased Hasil Adkins tracks, recorded in his tar paper shack in West Virginia! Fantastic sound and a limited pressing! A must-have for every Hasil Adkins fan!
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The Complete Atco&Atlantic Singles Vol.1 1960-1966 (2-CD)
Ben E. King: The Complete Atco&Atlantic Singles Vol.1... Art-Nr.: CDRGM0381

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(2015/Real Gone) 50 tracks, 2-CD, 12-page booklet with liner notes by Clive Richardson (Solar Radio), label shots and informations to every song. The complete Atlantic material, incl. the recordings for Atlantic's subsidiary Atco and the...
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Introducing Darlene Love
Darlene Love: Introducing Darlene Love Art-Nr.: CDSNY513231

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(2015/Sony) 14 tracks. 2015 release, the first new album in decades from legendary vocalist Darlene Love. Introducing Darlene Love was produced and arranged by artist/producer/E Street Band great Stevie Van Zandt, and is comprised of all...
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The Vee-Jay Story (2-CD Digibook)
Various: The Vee-Jay Story (2-CD Digibook) Art-Nr.: CDLAB104

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(1996/CHARLY) 60 tracks - Gatefold Digibook with 31 pages - The Vee-Jay label story incl. rarities and unreleased material! Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Doo-Wop and Rock'n'Roll! Stock copies rare now!
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