Legends Mix

For today three full decades of the best of Rhythm & Blues starting with an impressive blues duet of Victoria Spivey and Lonnie Johnson.

But also a recording from the aftermath of the career of Louis Jordan, and one of the many forgotten trios that were formed after Nat King Cole's, and that played the clubs of Los Angeles' Central Avenue. Ending with some country boogie blues, it's an allsorts to enjoys again.

Transcript

Playlist

Victoria Spivey & Lonnie Johnson - New Black Snake Blues
Bertha Chippie Hill - Trouble In Mind
Four Blackamoors with Mabel Robinson - Romance In The Dark
Harlem Hamfats - Mellow Little Devil
Peetie Wheatstraw - Five Minute Blues
Monette Moore - Keep 'Em Guessing
Saunders King - Unfaithful Blues
Louis Jordan - House Party
Faye Adams - I've Got To Leave You
Counts & Countess - Rip up the joint
Champion Jack Dupree - Dupree Shake Dance
Piano Red - Just Right Bounce
Rhythm Willie - Breathtaking Blues
One Arm Slim - Crap Shootin' Blues
Gene Gilmore - She Got Something There
Great Gates & His Wampus Cats - Cold Blooded Blues
Curley Rash - Humble Road Boogie

Outtro:

Wild Bill Moore Sextette - Bongo Bounce

The following music served as background music during the spoken parts:

Kirk Kirkland - The Saxaphone Rag
Al 'Cake' Wichard Sextette - Piece Of Cake
Andy Kirk And His Clouds Of Joy - Messa Stomp
Count Basie - Jumpin at the Woodside
Eddie Chamblee - Last Call
Washboard Rhythm Kings - Fire