James P. Johnson was one of the greatest and most important jazz pianists in the history of the genre, largely responsible for originating what became the stride piano style, and having a profound... more

This is part of a mini-series on our competitively priced budget label Fabulous under the banner of Jazz Legends, presenting some of great and influential names of jazz, with recordings drawn from... more

There's no conversation about boogie-woogie piano without mention of Meade Lux and the essential boogie-woogie sides found here. These 142 minutes also dip into his blues and jazz performances and... more

Includes "Thinking of You," "Nightwind (Sighing)," "Just Say I Love Her," "Tell Me Why," "Watermelon" (with Perry Como), "Lady of Spain," "Oh My Papa," "I'm Walking Behind You," "How Do You Speak to... more

Big Bill was among the most prolific of the early American blues singers. These 24 tracks offer an overview of his extensive recorded legacy, from his earliest singles (the title track and "House... more

Eight tracks from the country singer-songwriter, whose 1984 hit title track became a poignant post-9/11 anthem. Includes "I-O-U," "Fools Gold," "Thank You for Changing My Life," "You've Got a Good... more

In 1932, the Mills Brothers arrived in the U.K. for a series of concerts and recording sessions for their new label, Decca. This 14-track collection of highlights from those sessions is light,... more

Includes "The Chant," "Sidewalk Blues," "Steamboat Stomp," "Cannonball Blues," "Mint Julep," "High Society," "Georgia Swing" and more. 25 tracks.

Includes "Cotton-Eyed Joe," "Porgy," "Forbidden Fruit," "Nina's Blues," "Summertime," "Work Song," "You Can Have Him," "Exactly Like You" and more. 11 tracks.

A 24 track compilation of the "cryin' blues" Estes made famous. Includes Milk Cow Blues; Jack and Jill Blues; Liquor Store Blues; Easin' Back To Tennessee; Lawyer Clark Blues; the title track, and... more

One of the few female pre-war practitioners of country blues, Memphis Minnie was no mere novelty act! These 25 vintage recordings prove she could hang with anyone in the genre! Includes "Bumble Bee,"... more

Kid Ory was one of the most significant and influential personalities in early jazz, originating what came to be called the "tail-gating" style of trombone playing, with the instrument used to... more

Oran Thaddeus Page (January 27, 1908 - November 5, 1954)[2] was an American jazz trumpeter, singer, and bandleader born in Dallas, Texas, United States. He was better known as Hot Lips Page by the... more

With these dynamic performances, Satchmo helped shift jazz from group improvisation to solo spotlights. This anthology of his early years traces his times with King Oliver, Fletcher Henderson and... more

Huge hits ("Begin the Beguine"), songs he introduced into the jazz canon ("Frenesi"), original compositions ("Summit Ridge Drive")…44 prime cuts from a legendary big-band career, offered for a... more

This is part of a mini-series on our competitively priced budget label Fabulous under the banner of Jazz Legends, presenting some of great and influential names of jazz, with recordings drawn from... more

Her 49 most powerful and inspiring recordings from 1923 to 1933! "I Need a Little Sugar in My Bowl," "Easy Come Easy Go Blues," "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "T'Ain't Nobody's Biz-Ness if I Do,"... more

Mr. Bilk applies his mellifluous clarinet sound to these big screen favorites: "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing," "When You Wish Upon a Star," "Three Coins in a Fountain," "Unchained Melody," "Over... more

Canadian by birth, Hank Snow cut his formative recordings in Montreal from 1937-1943. Despite the geography, these 22 tracks were the roots of the Nashville sound and are collected here for the first... more

Includes Rose of Washington Square; Texas Tea Party; S'Wonderful; Davenport Blues; China Boy; the title track, and 18 more.

This 24-track second volume in the all-too-brief Bix Beiderbecke chronology presents all 13 Okeh Records cut by Beiderbecke & His Gang between October 5, 1927 and September 21, 1928, followed by... more

The title of this compilation can be debated, but no one can argue the stature and influence of blues music's most mythical figure. These 25 recordings reinforce the legacy of the inimitable Robert... more

No matter how amplified it gets, guitar playing has never smoked more than it did during the "hot jazz" prime of this trailblazing virtuoso. Here are 48 solo sessions, Quintette Du Hot Club... more

One of the key architects of the Kansas City sound, Bennie built on ragtime with driving beats and plenty of room for high-energy improv from his musicians. The resulting popularity helped him hire... more

These 50 tracks take us from Bix's first session (1924) to his last (with Hoagy Carmichael). This thorough introduction to this crucial early figure in jazz includes the great cornetist's recordings... more