Best Jazz Blues
Dinah Washington was a highly influential American vocalist celebrated for her distinctive blend of jazz, blues, and R&B styles. Known as “Queen of the Blues,” she possessed a powerful voice capable of conveying profound emotion and nuance. Her performances bridged genres and captivated audiences ac...
Cassandra Wilson is a prominent modern jazz vocalist known for her distinctive interpretations of blues and roots music. She draws heavily on American traditions, particularly Mississippi’s rich musical heritage. Her work has garnered critical acclaim and awards including a Grammy in 1996. She appea...
The Gibson ES-335 is a semi-hollow electric guitar introduced in 1958. Its innovative design incorporates a solid maple center block within a hollow body, effectively reducing unwanted feedback while retaining rich tonal qualities. This combination made it exceptionally versatile, favored by jazz mu...
Stanley Turrentine was an American tenor saxophonist who lived from 1934 to 2000 and became closely associated with soul jazz and hard bop. His playing combined a warm, robust tone with blues phrasing, rhythmic directness, and an approach shaped by jazz, rhythm and blues, and gospel traditions. He r...
Seven Guitars is a play by August Wilson, first produced in the 1990s and set in Pittsburgh's Hill District in 1948. Beginning after the funeral of blues guitarist Floyd Barton, it looks back at the events surrounding his return home, his ambitions, and his death through the lives of seven character...
Booker Ervin was an American jazz tenor saxophonist recognized for his robust, blues-inflected hard bop style. Originally from Texas, he taught himself to play the saxophone while serving in the United States Air Force and later studied at the Berklee College of Music. Ervin is best known for his te...
Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel strings are designed for those who prefer the mellow, warm characteristics of pure nickel. These strings offer a softer feel and a more rounded tone compared to standard nickel-plated sets. They are highly favored by blues and jazz players who want a vintage aesthetic and so...
Mystic Mile is a 1993 studio album by American guitarist Robben Ford, released on Stretch Records. Ford, recognized for his sophisticated technique and tone, uses the album to showcase his distinct fusion of electric blues, jazz harmony, and funk rhythms. The record features a mix of instrumental tr...
Rounder Records album by Rhode Island blues and jazz guitarist Duke Robillard, highlighting his fluency in Western swing and jump blues alongside his roots in electric blues.
Black and Blue is a musical revue built around African American jazz, blues, song, and tap-dance traditions. Conceived and first presented in Paris before opening on Broadway in 1989, it uses a sequence of musical and dance numbers rather than a continuous fictional plot to evoke Black entertainment...
