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Lonesome Whistle - An Anthology Of American Railroad Song Artist: Various ArtistsFormat: CD
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Lonesome Whistle - An Antholog… Various Artists
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14/05/2012
100 track collection celebrating the impact the railroad had on USA's population. The constant movement of people away and towards better or worse… -
The Willie Dixon Story Various Artists
Format: CD
26/03/2012
When Willie Dixon wrote his autobiography he elected to name it 'I Am the Blues'. Any other person claiming such a title would be thrown to the wolves… -
No Regrets Edith Piaf
Format: CD
26/03/2012
The unique and captivatingly gritty voice of Edith Piaf marked the French chanson of the 20th century. Her songs are timeless short stories of pain, i… -
The Big Blast: 100 Classic Big… Various Artists
Format: CD
30/01/2012
The big bands were on the main branches of the entertainment business that truly reflected the changing demands and economic climate of the age. Playi… -
Motor City Blues Master John Lee Hooker
Format: CD
09/01/2012
Along with B.B. King, John Lee Hooker was probably the most famous and successful bluesman in history. During an active career that spanned more than… -
The Houston Hurricane LIGHTNIN' HOPKI…
Format: CD
14/11/2011
Lightnin' Hopkins was one of the blues' greatest talents, whose spare, expressive guitar playing, taciturn vocals and crisp versification all place hi… -
The Joe Harriott Story Joe Harriott
Format: CD
03/10/2011
The multi-talented Joe Harriott was a compelling and original artist, perfectly at home in any jazz context, from swinging big bands, small bebop comb… -
Seamen's Mission Phil Seamen
Format: CD
15/08/2011
Few, if any, British jazz musicians gained the legendary status that Phil Seamen gained. Certain aspects of the make-up of Phil Seamen contributed str… -
Sonny's Conception Sonny Clark
Format: CD
25/07/2011
This budget-priced four-disc Proper box includes four previously released single Sonny Clark volumes -- themselves reissues -- packaged in a slipcase.… -
Boss Baritone Serge Chaloff
Format: CD
27/06/2011
79 track 4 CD boxed set dedicated to the greatest baritone sax player of all time. The set traces Chaloff's early career in 1946 through to his last s… -
Buona Sera Louis Prima & Ke…
Format: CD
21/02/2011
Louis Prima's hot trumpet and horny vocals aided by his hot combo The Witnesses, led by tenor saxophonist Sam Butera, and Keely Smith's clear jazzy vo… -
Dis Here Cannonball Adderley
Format: CD
21/02/2011
Cannonball Adderley's alto sax had that special immediacy. His penchant for melody, mastery of the blues, and expert use of the rhythm section brought…
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BT River of Music Festival
16th May 2012
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BT River of Music Festival is a weekend of music from around the world on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd July. This is the weekend before the opening ceremony for...
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