One of the major bluesmen of the 1930s, Kokomo Arnold recorded many gems during 1934-38. Born in Georgia in 1909 as James Arnold, he gained his nickname in 1934 [more]
The authentic piano-elegance-taste, humour and unforgiving rhythm. They don't make 'em like this anymore. All the more reason to get it now as much as you can! With Muddy, Willie Dixon, Little Walter, Johnnie stands! God bless you, Jo-Jo. It's my privilege to say he's also my friend. -Keith Richards
This recording serves as a swinging historic document for youngsters and a nostalgic return to the land of rock and roll for those easily excited by such names as [more]
John Sebastian's early group affiliations in the Even Dozen Jug Band and the Lovin' Spoonful rose out of the casual party jug-band music that enjoyed a brief period of popularity [more]
It was 1951 when Philip Jones formed the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, and during the intervening half-century this phenomenal ensemble has [more]
Their eponymous, fully digital premier contains some of their best-loved material: "To Know Him Is to Love Him," "Something Inside So Strong," "Everything Possible" and "Surfin' [more]
While Charlie Musselwhite has always been an adventurous musician -- take into consideration his fine Cuban inflected Continental Drifter, the Americana drenched One Night In [more]
Les DeMerle is typical of many of the artists recording for Origin. He's a veteran drummer who's paid his dues, but probably has more of a regional following. [more]
Frank Senior is one of many musicians who waited a long time to make his recording debut. Blind since birth, he studied music in high school and majored in [more]
Danny Kalb was the bluesiest member of the Blues Project, the seminal Greenwich Village band of the mid-'60s that helped usher in the blues-rock era. A stunning [more]
Kristina Train was born in New York City but grew up singing in church choirs in Savannah, GA, home to many great soul and pop singers over the years. Train sang in soul bands while [more]