100 tracks documenting the gypsy jazz guitar master's stay in Rome, where he tackled an astonishingly diverse repertoire including Nuages; Minor Swing; Debussy's Reverie; Over the Rainbow; Nature... more

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

After cutting his teeth with Kenton, Dorsey and Goodman and while still playing with Woody Herman, Getz emerged as one of the top sax stylists in jazz with these 1946–52 recordings. This exhaustive... more

This 4-CD import focuses on the other side of Mississippi blues, the more rhythmic style of the eastern hill country as opposed to the bottleneck style of the Delta. Among these 100 tracks are a... more

The beyond-legendary prime-period sides by the most towering of folk figures! Includes Take This Hammer; Midnight Special; Irene; John Hardy; C.C. Rider; Boll Weevil; The Gallis Pole; Rock Island... more

You'll encounter lots of big names and killer cuts among these independent-label blues gems—and also 20 tracks that have never been released 'til now! You get 100 sides in all: Little Mary; Cheatin'... more

These 103 tracks chronicle the fascinating nexus of urban and rural blues that started gathering steam in the '20s. From the sophisticated to the raw, these recordings capture an extraordinary... more

This hugely influential harmonica man gets the lion's share of these 64 cuts: "Hard Hearted Woman," "Off the Wall," "Need My Baby," "Little Boy Blue," "Jumpin' Blues," "In the Mood," "Sick & Tired,"... 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

It all started here, with the prime, early recordings of the Father of Bluegrass! His Columbia hits Kentucky Waltz; Footprints in the Snow; Sweetheart, You Done Me Wrong; Wicked Path of Sin; Toy... 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

4 CDs full of the greatest swing-era jazz foursomes! Includes Coal Cart Blues Louis Armstrong; My Fightin' Gal Hot Lips Page; Ain't Misbehavin' Teddy Wilson; Moon Glow Benny Goodman; Dedication... more

Here are 2 CDs of sides that this revered piano/guitar blues duo recorded in the last year of Carr's brief life plus a wealth of key cuts by other great bluesmen in their circle. Along with Tampa Red... more

Richmond, Indiana's Gennett label didn't have the clout of Victor or Columbia—but a tour through this track list will tell you that they were a key player in early jazz recording. Check it out: Just... more

Tom Darby and Jimmie Tarlton were early country music's most important and popular duo; the body of work they recorded for Columbia Records between 1927 and 1933 ranks among the most hallowed in... more

Yes, Anita had a sweet voice—but she could hang and swing with the baddest boys on the scene. Here are 4 CDs of prime performances that capture this jazz dynamo at her best: WITH GENE KRUPA Green... more

Doesn't matter how many juke joints you visit—you won't hear this many vintage blues classics for that price…104 on 4 CDs! Includes Jimmy's Boogie Jimmy Reed; I'm a King Bee Slim Harpo; Late Hours... more

This set spotlights two great brother acts of the '30s: the yodeling Callahan Brothers and the bluesy Dixon Brothers, plus offshoot groups…101 sides on 4 CDs! Along with the Dixons' The Old Home... more

Treasured as a crucial link between the old-timey Appalachian string bands and the great postwar bluegrass bands, J.E Mainer's Mountaineers stand at the center of this 100-track collection. You'll... more

J.E. (together with his brother Wade) was one of the key links between the string bands of the '20s and the bluegrass of the '40s. These are their best early recordings plus sides with Zeke Morris... more

Leavening their serious musicianship with a wicked sense of humor, Gid Tanner and the Skillet Lickers became one of the most popular, influential string bands of the '20s and '30s. They're... more

In this fifth volume of our Fats Waller edition, Fats takes rare trips overseas. Fats' audiences were falling in the US. Europe was an obvious refuge. Fats' asking price was an unprecedented $2500 a... more