Chess Records: Phil, Lenny, & Stolen Loot
Rock fans can thank Chess Records for exposing future groups to American blues artists. But then, there are iffy questions about money.
Early Nina Simone As the “Blackbird”
A new collection of Nina Simone’s earliest recordings is an intriguing roadmap of her musical (and stylistic) journey.
The Final Album: Steve Miller’s “Wide River”
Steve Miller’s musical output is extensive, so picking what qualifies as his “last” album is tricky. But here’s what we came up with.
Mose Allison: A Muse…And Amusing
Mose Allison’s take on the jazz-blues he grew up on in the South proved irresistible to many rock bands of the 60s.
