The Quintet of the Hot Club of France made Django (and Stephane Grappelli) a star in the late '30s, a stardom that crossed oceans and grew through the '40s. These prime recordings include Bouncin'... more

109 essential sides from the Singing Brakeman! These are some of the most hallowed recordings in country music; includes The Soldier's Sweetheart; Blue Yodel; In the Jailhouse Now; My Old Pal; You... more

Over six hours of jivin' and hoodooin'! Remastered by renowned engineer John R.T. Davies, these 131 sides take us from 1938, when Louis was just formulating his act, all the way up to 1950, when he... more

Django is usually classified as a swing guitarist, but he did, in fact, continue to evolve, adapt and amaze during the age of bop. Here are 5 CDs that bear that out; Stephane Grappelli and Peanuts... more

Blues is everywhere, not just in the Delta or in Chicago, these vintage East Coast blues records have been overlooked again and again. Now's their time to shine: Bad Love; Cold Mama; Mean Old Blues... more

Every fan of blues and roots music should own these vintage sides by these looming giants of country blues. Among the 104 pieces of history here: Walkin' Blues; Special Rider Blues Son House; Devil... more

These 127 tracks are the cornerstones of country. Includes Wildwood Flower; Keep on the Sunny Side; Wabash Cannonball; Worried Man Blues; Wandering Boy; Lonesome Pine Special; Foggy Mountain Top;... more

Every available side from the peak period of this pioneering jazz pianist/composer! Jelly Roll's hits Black Bottom Stomp; Original Jelly Roll Blues; Grandpa's Spells, and Wolverine Blues join Dead... more

It's unanimous among the jazz guides that these Satchmo sides are indispensable for every jazz collector, and these John R.T. Davies remasters are absolutely tops: Muskrat Ramble; Wild Man Blues;... more

A whopping 92 seminal sides by one of THE architects of the blues! These vintage tracks influenced generation after generation of bluesmen: Screamin' and Hollerin' Blues; I'm Goin' Home; I Shall Not... more

They spread their message through the streets—and they stirred souls with heavenly sides like these. Here are I'm Throwin' Up My Hands; You Got to Go Down Rev. Gary Davis; I Ain't No Sinner Now Blind... more

One of the most beloved British entertainers of the '30s won even more hearts entertaining troops far and wide during WWII. Here's his morale-boosting wartime work (including some wonderful live... more

From his stints in the Herman and Kenton bands and on through his solo work, this 4-CD set traces the early career of a guy who did as much to found the West Coast sound as anyone! Just a look at the... more