Blues Masters - The Essential History of the Blues V. 1 (1966)

Synopsis: Along with jazz music, blues is the other quintessentially American art form. This makes sense of course, being that blues and jazz music are structurally, culturally, and historically... Along with jazz music, blues is the other quintessentially American art form. This makes sense of course, being that blues and jazz music are structurally, culturally, and historically related--inseparable perhaps. This first volume of Rhino's BLUES MASTERS series includes rare performances and historical footage of such blues greats as Mamie Smith, Roy Milton, Jimmy Rushing, Ethel Waters and Big Bill Broonzy. [More]

Starring: Bessie Smith, Leadbelly, Ethel Waters, Jimmy Rushing

Starring: Bessie Smith, Leadbelly, Ethel Waters, Jimmy Rushing, Big Bill Broonzy