Bluesville Records

29/07/2025

Next up on our compilation series of “Plays The Blues” spotlights : the hard bop jazz pianist known for his block chord styling, improvising, and recognition within the Quartet. ⭐️🎹

This track list includes works from his 1956 debut as a bandleader of his trio, The Red Garland Trio, consisting of Garland, Paul Chambers, and Art Taylor on “C-Jam Blues,” and “Hey Now.” Later works such as “He’s a Real Gone Guy” bring in bassist , while “Red Beans” features a guest appearance from saxophonist , backed by Doug Watkins and Charlie Persip.

Listen today at the link below.
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24/07/2025

ICYMI: is dropping two reissues d albums NEXT Friday! Get your hands on these classic albums: from 's AT THE GATE OF HORN, and ' BACK ON MY FEET AGAIN! Available on 180-gram vinyl on August 1st.

Don't miss out - secure your copies at the link below, and stream the remastered digital albums now! 🎵

🔗 https://found.ee/bluesville2025

17/07/2025

Introducing the new -infused compilation series “Plays the Blues,” which brings together key blues-tinged recordings by legendary jazz artists. 🎸🎹

Kicking off the series is influential jazz guitarist . This curated tracklist spans Montgomery’s career between 1959 and 1965, featuring iconic tunes “Missile Blues” “Bumpin,” “West Coast Blues” and more. Listen today at the link below!

🔗 ffm.to/wes-montgomery-playstheblues

14/07/2025

We’re halfway through the month and it’s time to honor some true icons born in July. 🎂 What are your favorite tunes from these legends?

🎵 July 1, 1915:
A cornerstone of Chicago blues, Dixon was a prolific bassist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer. He wrote countless classics for Chess Records and shaped the sound of modern blues. His songs have been covered by everyone from to .

🎵 July 1, 1935:
Known as “Mr. Superharp,” Cotton was a fiery harmonica player with a powerhouse stage presence. A protégé of Sonny Boy Williamson II, he played with Muddy Waters before leading his own high-energy bands that blended blues with rock and soul.

🎵 July 7, 1913:
A boogie-woogie master, Perkins had a long career backing legends like Muddy Waters and leading his own bands well into his 90s. Known for his creating rolling bass lines on the piano with his left hand coupled with elegant phrasing with his right, he helped define Chicago piano. His influence earned him a Lifetime Achievement award in 2005.

Celebrate now by listening at the link below.
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04/07/2025

Welcome to Bluesville—where the roots of American music run deep.🎵

This 4th of July, we're celebrating the highways and byways of blues that lead to Bluesville Records, honoring the pioneers who shaped the sound of a nation. Dig into the legacy of legends like , , , and more at the link below.

🇺🇸 found.ee/welcome-to-bluesville

23/06/2025

THE BLUE(S)PRINT, No. 04 – ’ “Hard Time Killin’ Floor Blues” (1931)

One of eighteen songs recorded by Skip James during his legendary 1931 session for Paramount Records, the track became James’ best-selling record. Though largely overlooked at the time of release, the song gained renewed recognition during the 1960s blues revival and has since become a cornerstone of acoustic Delta blues.

✏️ WRITTEN BY Nehemiah Curtis “Skip” James. James was a precise fingerpicker who played in an eerie open D-minor guitar tuning. The song describes a life of hardship, and the term “killing floor” may refer to a slaughterhouse.

🎥 RECORDED IN 1931 in Grafton, Wisconsin for the label. James re-recorded the song in 1966 for his label debut, TODAY!

🎵 COVERED BY , playing the role of bluesman Tommy Johnson the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? in 2000, and then went on tour with a group of musicians who had contributed music to the film. Rory Block, Buddy Guy, Bobby Rush, and many more also have versions of the track.

🏆 INDUCTED INTO The Blues Hall of Fame, who calls the track “an aesthetic pinnacle of blues recording” (2011).

Listen and shop Skip James’ TODAY! at the link below.
http://found.ee/bluesville-today

09/06/2025

Celebrate the foundations of blues music with our playlist. From electric bluesmen like to acoustic fingerpickers like and , this mix honors the legacy of some of the genre’s most landmark figures. Take a listen and hear their stories, told one unforgettable track at a time. 🎸

Listen now at the link below.
https://ffm.to/bluesvile-bmm

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03/06/2025

There's no better way to kick off than with the legendary doing what he did best—delivering electric blues, live and unfiltered. The new digital compilation, ALBERT KING LIVE: BLUES FOR YOU, captures King’s unmistakable guitar magic on classics like “Born Under A Bad Sign,” “Crosscut Saw,” and “I’ll Play the Blues for You.” Press play and grab a front-row seat. 🎸✨

🔗https://ffm.to/albertking-live

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