New Orleans Blues / Various

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24 examples of the emerging New Orleans Blues scene as recorded between 1927 and 1949. Although New Orleans Jazz and Dance bands were world renown It wasn't until the 50's that New Orleans Blues and R&B styles were firmly established thanks to the success of several recording studios. Features artists based around or recorded in New Orleans. Full biographical and discographical information in the extensive liner notes explain the history of the music