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DELMARK RECORDS
Bob Koester, owner of Delmark Records, has run his company based on his love of music from two specific genres, traditional blues and jazz.
Delmark Records has had a hegemonic presence within the blues industry. It is known throughout the world by true blues fans as well as browsers of the genre. Some of the most prolific blues ever recorded have come about as a direct result of Delmark sessions. For the last four decades the record company has captured on vinyl, tapes, and lately CDs the rare essence of the blues. Within the traditionally solid styles of the genre, Delmark has amassed a vast quantity of newly released and reissued material.
There are many independent labels scattered across the United States and throughout Europe that have a more than satisfactory catalog, but few have gotten started purely for the love of rare music. Almost none continue to operate for this reason. Most start off with noble intentions. Because blues is part of the oldest and most significant of all American music it can evoke a feeling of truth and accentuate the many injustices of the world. Immediately a hero the label owner steps up to right the wrongs and give the artist a shot at what he or she deserves. But somewhere along the way the original intent gets lost and the poison apple of commercialism taints the plan. Delmark however seems not to have bitten from the forbidden fruit. Delmark is consistent, lying close to the line of traditionalism.
Discography
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Breeding Resistance Ted Sirota's Re…
Format: CD
01/03/2004
Drummer Ted Sirota relocated to Chicago in 1992 after graduating from Berklee College of with Von Freeman, Jodie Christian, Fred Hopkins, Lin Halliday… -
Chicago Jazz Various Artists
Format: CD
24/11/2003
Chicago holds a central place in the development of jazz - from the early pioneers who crafted Swing from the New Orleans style, to the revivalists of… -
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South Side Chicago Blues Various Artists
Format: CD
24/11/2003
Chicago's South Side blues is more 'downhome' than the aggressive, rockin' West Side sound but every bit as expressive. This CD spans five decades of… -
Wild About That Thang - Ladies… Various Artists
Format: CD
24/11/2003
Women blues singers have been recording since the 1920s, long before electric instruments were added to the mix. Wild About That Thing features the c… -
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Bop Lives! Various Artists
Format: CD
11/08/2003
More than 50 years of bebop from masters including Coleman Hawkins, Sir Charles Thompson, Babs Gonzales, Donald Byrd, Cecil Payne, Jimmy Forrest, Fran… -
Delmark - 50 Years Of Jazz And… Various Artists
Format: CD
06/05/2003
2CD set at a budget price celebrating Delmark's rich jazz legcy. 28 tracks including previously unissued performances by Sonny Stitt, Tab Smith and M… -
Feel The Spirit: A Tribute To… The Big DooWopper
Format: CD
21/10/2002
This album comprises of gospel songs associated with Mahalia Jackson with the Big Doo Wopper singing all parts including the harmonies. The album is… -
Live At Illiana Norrie Cox & His…
Format: CD
07/10/2002
As a young man Norrie Cox led his own outfit the San Jacinto Jazz Band, during the trad boom of the late 50's early 60's. In 66 he moved from England… -
At The Party Earl Hines
Format: CD
03/12/2001
Earl Hines moved to Chicago in 1926 at the age of 21 where he began his association with Louis Armstrong whom he recorded with. Hines is recognized as… -
Live At The Green Mill Frank Catalano
Format: CD
03/12/2001
Tenor saxist Frank Catalano was only 19 years old when his debut CD came out, 1998's Cut It Out!?! Jazz Times said " Catalano impresses you with his m…
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