Various Artists - Reggie Young: Session Guitar Star / Various - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Unleash the power of the blues with 'Guitar Star' and experience the fretboard-blazing, awe-inspiring virtuosity of some of the greatest players ever to do it. From the soulful blues of Mighty Joe Young to the smooth melodies of Fenton Robinson, this collection showcases the immense talent and diversity of these all-time blues greats. Whether you're lost in the timeless sound of Magic Sam, captivated by the gritty blues of Lefty Bates, or mesmerized by the polished grooves of Big Moose, each track is a vital piece of the guitar blues archive and stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of these remarkable artists and their profound impact on the deep and rich history of the blues.

This CD of prime 50's New York R&B from one of the city's finest independents comes complete with a first hand account from tag owner Sol Rabinowitz. A fantastic insight into the music business of the period, as well as the Baton tag story. Ace. 1997.

The Finnish guitarist Kalle Kalima met the double bassist Oliver Potratz and the drummer Oliver Steidle in Berlin in the year 2000. The three musicians became companions on a journey that has now lasted for 25 years. They have defined their own sound and consistently push the boundaries of what is musically possible in a trio formation. The musical combination of influences from Finland and Berlin results in an original, wild and creative jazz music. Klima Kalima uses elements from rock, blues and folk to give their modern jazz sound a quirky and unique touch.The album 'Finn Noir' was released in 2013 (Enja Records), followed by the live album 'Live' (Planet Berlin 2022). These, along with their earlier albums 'Loru', 'Chasing Yellow' and 'Helsinki on My Mind', received excellent international reviews. They won the New German Jazz Award in 2008 and have performed concerts across Europe.Their new album 'Voyager Blues' will be released in fall 2025 on TYXart records. This project revolves around the twin spacecraft Voyager 1 and 2, which are located in the boundary zone of the solar system. One by one, the instruments on board are being shut down, in the hope that enough energy remains for the remaining devices to function until 2030. The musical project 'Voyager Blues' centers on these dying probes, with the band Klima Kalima providing the soundtrack to an imaginary film about the increasingly lonely and fading spacecraft. This theme also resonates with the lifestyle of the three musicians, who seem destined to be on the road for life.Over 25 years of hard work - through endless cycles of composing, rehearsing, performing live, and recording - the trio has developed it's own language. The magazine 'Jazzthetik' wrote of their last album InchMonk-ish in a cheerfully stubborn spirit, but not in repertoire, the three developed a richly packed program of distortions, exagg