Cllifford Gibson's oeuvre had been committed to wax by 1929, his 1st year of recording, with 8 sides for QRS around June and another 12 sides for Victor in November and December of that year. There... more

Many versions of "John Henry" exist, but Henry Thomas's version, because of his use of reeds, is unique. The reeds have a light, radiant air that lifts this song to something joyous. Thomas was born... more

Little Brother Montgomery is one of, if not the greatest all-round piano player of his time in the Deep South. His high voice and generally mellow piano playing turned up on all kinds of settings... more