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Texas Alexander, Vol. 3: 1930-1950 by Alger "Texas" Alexander (CD - 02/15/1994)
 

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Texas Alexander, Vol. 3: 1930-1950 by Alger "Texas" Alexander (CD - 02/15/1994)
"Texas Alexander, Vol. 3: 1930-1950" (02/15/1994) Blues Alexander, Texas, Matchbox RecordingsRecorded between 1930 and 1950.

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The Modern Recordings 1948-1950 by Jimmy McCracklin (CD - 07/27/1999)
 

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The Modern Recordings 1948-1950 by Jimmy McCracklin (CD - 07/27/1999)
"The Modern Recordings 1948-1950" (07/27/1999) Blues McCracklin, Jimmy, Ace Records (UK)Contains 25 tracks. Although McCracklin had already been recording for a few years, his association with Modern marked his first reasonably long tenure with an established label. This 25-track disc covers his first stay with the company, covering a half dozen singles, three songs that first showed up on the 1981 Ace album And His Blues Blasters, and ten demos, outtakes, and alternate takes that were previously unissued. It's solid small-combo West Coast jump blues, sometimes embellished by the tenor saxophone of Maxwell Davis. It's more interesting on the speedy, jumpy numbers, although McCracklin was competent at setting an after-hours vibe on the slower ones. The drums-piano-guitar trio, especially guitarist Robert Kelton, gets into a real frenetic groove on the 1948 instrumental "Blues Blasters' Shuffle"; "Hamburger Joint" is a silly novelty whose spoken repartee verges on sleaziness. In a more serious mood are two previously unissued McCracklin solo piano demos, "Mistreating Me" and "Bad Health Blues." ~ Richie Unterberger

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Father of the Modern Blues: 1929-1950 by T-Bone Walker (CD - 05/27/2003)
 

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Father of the Modern Blues: 1929-1950 by T-Bone Walker (CD - 05/27/2003)
"Father of the Modern Blues: 1929-1950" (05/27/2003) Blues Walker, T-Bone, Fremeaux

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Barrelhouse and Rockin' Blues 1940's-1950's, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 03/03/2003)
 

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Barrelhouse and Rockin' Blues 1940's-1950's, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 03/03/2003)
"Barrelhouse and Rockin' Blues 1940's-1950's, Vol. 2" (03/03/2003) Blues Various Artists, P-Vine Records (Japan)Personnel: Floyd Dixon, Little Willie Littlefield (vocals, piano); Earl Curry (vocals); Chuck Norris , Johnny Moore Band, Nelson Carson, Pete "Guitar" Lewis, Tiny Webb (guitar); Don Wilkerson, John "Captain John" Handy, Buddy Floyd (saxophone); Sonny Williams (alto saxophone); James Von Streeter, Lorenzo Holden (tenor saxophone); Jesse Bradley (baritone saxophone); Artis Brewer, Preacher Lee Graves, Rodney Jones (trumpet); George Washington (trombone); Devonia Williams (piano); Chuck Thomas , Johnny Otis (drums). Recording information: Dallas, TX (1948-1954); Hollywood, CA (1948-1954); Los Angeles, CA (1948-1954). Japan's P-Vine label does it again. This 24-cut set displays some of the best barrelhouse and juke joint jump blues played by Floyd Dixon, Little Willie Littlefield, Johnny Otis, Earl Curry, and the Jay Franks Orchestra. These sides were recorded in the music's golden years between 1948 and 1954. ~ Thom Jurek

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New York City Blues: 1940-1950 by Various Artists (CD - 06/04/2002)
 

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New York City Blues: 1940-1950 by Various Artists (CD - 06/04/2002)
"New York City Blues: 1940-1950" (06/04/2002) Blues Various Artists, FremeauxNew York City Blues: 1940-1950 presents a window into the blues musicians who moved to New York City after the war and found themselves somewhat of a community in the Greenwich Village folk scene of the time. As a result, much of this collection strays from the general expectations of early acoustic blues recordings and instead supplies some refined performances from the likes of Leadbelly and Josh White, which both had success attributed to the folk community even though they were rooted firmly in blues traditions. French label Fremeaux & Associes always digs deep when assembling these packages to ensure that the should-have-been classics are seated next to the classics, and this release is no different. From the legendary Sonny Terry to the unheard-of Dennis McMillan, New York City Blues: 1940-1950 has plenty of material to study from a historical standpoint as well as for pure listening enjoyment. ~ Gregory McIntosh

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The Complete, Vol. 4 - Detroit 1950-1951 by John Lee Hooker (CD - 01/25/2005)
 

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The Complete, Vol. 4 - Detroit 1950-1951 by John Lee Hooker (CD - 01/25/2005)
"The Complete, Vol. 4 - Detroit 1950-1951" (01/25/2005) Blues Hooker, John Lee, Body & Soul (Blues/Jazz-Import)

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Jukebox Hits 1945-1950 by Ivory Joe Hunter (CD - 08/09/2005)
 

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Jukebox Hits 1945-1950 by Ivory Joe Hunter (CD - 08/09/2005)
"Jukebox Hits 1945-1950" (08/09/2005) Blues Hunter, Ivory Joe, Acrobat (USA)

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1950's Oakland Blues by Various Artists (CD - 03/22/1994)
 

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1950's Oakland Blues by Various Artists (CD - 03/22/1994)
"1950's Oakland Blues" (03/22/1994) Blues Various Artists, WolfAll the tracks on 1950'S OAKLAND BLUES were originally released on Irma Records. Performers include: Juke Boy Bonner, Big Mama Thorton, Johnny Fuller, Jimmy McCracklin, Jimmy Wilson & The Blues Blasters.

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Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 3 (1943-1950) by Jimmy Yancey (CD - 01/09/2001)
 

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Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 3 (1943-1950) by Jimmy Yancey (CD - 01/09/2001)
"Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 3 (1943-1950)" (01/09/2001) Blues Yancey, Jimmy, Document (USA)Personnel: Jimmy Yancey (piano, harmonium); Alonzo Yancey (piano); Estella "Mama" Yancey (vocals). Includes liner notes by Konrad Nowakowski. All tracks have been digitally remastered. The third of three CDs tracing the recording career of the unique boogie-woogie pianist Jimmy Yancey, whose subtlety could often result in some dramatic music, completes his December 1943 session and also has his December 23, 1950 solo set; his final recordings from July 1951 are available on an Atlantic release. The 1943 titles, three of which were previously unreleased, include two with Mama Yancey's vocals (Jimmy switches to harmonium on one) and are highlighted by "White Sox Stomp," "Yancey Special," and two versions of "Make Me a Pallet on the Floor." After the six fine titles from 1950, this CD finishes off with the only four numbers that Jimmy's older brother, the more ragtime-oriented Alonzo Yancey, ever recorded. Although his style was different, on "Ecstatic Rag" Alonzo does sound a bit like Jimmy. All three of these Document CDs, plus the Atlantic set, are highly recommended and preferable to the piecemeal domestic Bluebird reissues. ~ Scott Yanow

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Champion Jack Dupree 1940-1950 by Champion Jack Dupree (CD - 06/13/2000)
 

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Champion Jack Dupree 1940-1950 by Champion Jack Dupree (CD - 06/13/2000)
"Champion Jack Dupree 1940-1950" (06/13/2000) Blues Dupree, Champion Jack, Best Of BluesPersonnel: Champion Jack Dupree (vocal, piano); Brownie McGhee, Sticks McGhee (guitar); Sonny Terry (harmonica); Ransom Knowling, Count Edmonson (bass); Wilson Swain (bass, organ); Melvin Merritt (drums).

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R&B Caravan, Vol. 2 1950-1952 by Johnny Otis (CD - 08/05/2003)
 

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R&B Caravan, Vol. 2 1950-1952 by Johnny Otis (CD - 08/05/2003)
"R&B Caravan, Vol. 2 1950-1952" (08/05/2003) Blues Otis, Johnny, EPMPersonnel includes: Johnny Otis, Mel Walker (vocals); Pete Lewis (guitar); Little Ester, Marilyn Scott, Linda hopkins, The Dominoes, Big Mama Thornton, Ben Webster.

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1946-1950: Spoon Sings the Blues by Jimmy Witherspoon (CD - 02/05/2002)
 

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1946-1950: Spoon Sings the Blues by Jimmy Witherspoon (CD - 02/05/2002)
"1946-1950: Spoon Sings the Blues" (02/05/2002) Blues Witherspoon, Jimmy, EPMPersonnel includes: Jimmy Witherspoon (vocals); Ben Webster (tenor saxophone); Jay McShann (piano); Chico Hamilton (drums). Recorded between 1946 and 1950. Includes liner notes by Jean Buzelin. All tracks have been digitally remastered.

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Volume 2 (1945-1950) * by Big Maceo Merriweather (CD - 06/08/2004)
 

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Volume 2 (1945-1950) * by Big Maceo Merriweather (CD - 06/08/2004)
"Volume 2 (1945-1950) *" (06/08/2004) Blues Merriweather, Big Maceo, Document (USA)Personnel: Big Maceo Merriweather (vocals, piano); Big Maceo Merriweather; Tampa Red (vocals, guitar); John Brim (guitar); James Watkins, Johnny Jones & the King Casuals (piano); Ransom Knowling (double bass); Allison Tucker, Tyrell Dixon, Charles Saunders, Odie Payne, Charles Saunders (drums); Grace Brim (harmonica); Eddie Boyd (piano). Liner Note Author: Gillian George. Recording information: Chicago, IL (07/05/1945-??/??/1950); Detroit, MI (07/05/1945-??/??/1950). Photographers: Mike Rowe; Gary Atkinson; Paul Swinton. This is the second and final volume in Document's chronological treatment of Big Maceo Merriweather's complete recorded works, and while it isn't quite as essential as the first installment, it still provides a nice glimpse of a pianist and vocalist who played a huge roll in creating the template for what would come to be known as the Chicago blues. The opening track, "Maceo's 32-20," is pretty much typical, with Maceo's limited but assured vocals riding his thundering barrelhouse piano playing, accompanied by longtime friend Tampa Red on guitar and Tyrell "Little T" Dixon on drums. The same personnel appear on the next three tracks as well, all recorded on July 5, 1945. Maceo suffered a severe stroke in 1946, however, which left his right side paralyzed, so it is truly remarkable that he returned to the studio in 1947, this time with Eddie Boyd on piano, and while Maceo contributed only vocals, Boyd copied his previous stride style so well that the middle tracks here flow seamlessly from the earlier ones, and when Johnny Jones took over on piano a year later, again, it all feels cut from the same cloth. Unfortunately, the final seven tracks on the disc, Maceo's last, cut for Fortune Records in 1950, are only of demo quality. Big Maceo played the left-hand piano parts and James Watkins played the right-hand parts for these, and while one has to admire Maceo's spunk in such a valiant effort, truthfully the fire is largely gone, and Maceo died shortly after these recordings were made. Listeners new to his work should probably check the first Document volume for a better glimpse of this very special musician in his prime, but the heartbreaking effort and courage captured on this second collection make it a very special album. ~ Steve Leggett

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