TAIL DRAGGER
Live at Rooster's Lounge
Delmark CD DE 803 / DVD1803

Chicago blues vocalist Tail Dragger is back with his second live CD/DVD on Delmark. The first My Head Is Bald, Live at Vern's Friendly Tavern (Delmark DE 782 / DVD 1782) was chosen by Living Blues magazine as the Blues DVD of the Year 2005! "It oozes ambience, the atmosphere tangible" - Juke Blues. Tail Dragger is now playing every Saturday night at Rooster's located on Chicago's West Side. Delmark captured this exciting performance on the night of March 21, 2009 featuring Rockin' Johnny and Kevin Shanahan, guitar; Martin Lang, harmonica; Todd Fackler, bass; Rob Lorenz, drums; and special guest Jimmy Dawkins, guitar. CD is 11 songs, 65 minutes; DVD is 12 songs, 75 minutes with Tail Dragger commentary track, 24 bit/48kHz PCM stereo, 5.1 Dolby and DTS.

Also available: American People (Delmark CD DE 728)

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AMMONS, JOHNSON, LEWIS etc.
Boogie Woogie Kings
Delmark CD DE 804

Featuring the piano boogie woogie triumvirate: Albert Ammons, Meade Lux Lewis and Pete Johnson in more 1939 Sherman Hotel (Chicago) recordings. The liner notes to Boogie Woogie Stomp (Delmark 705) said "Their blend of traditional blues and boogie with a good dose of swing created an impeccable drive, and there is more than just a hint of the rock `n' roll years to come...you can hear boogie woogie on the loose, played by the greatest masters at the time of their public `arrival' when everything was new and fresh". Also features the primitive genius of "Cripple" Clarence Lofton and Speckled Red. Also available Pete Johnson (Delmark 656), Speckled Red (Delmark 601).

Zora Young
The French Connection
Delmark DE 802

The love affair between Europe and the blues began in the early 50s with the arrival of Big Bill Broonzy who performed in Limoges, France, where most of the musicians on this album come from and where it was recorded. Zora first performed in Europe in 1981 and has followed with more than 20 tours in France making her the Chicago blueswoman record-holder! Inspired by Zora's and Bobby Dirninger's recording of "Two Trains Running" on her previous Delmark album (Tore Up From the Floor Up, Delmark 784), producer Chris Dussuchaud suggested a half-electric / half-acoustic album. The French Connection is Zora's awesome renditions of not only Chicago blues, but also gospel, jazz, deep Mississippi blues and country music... à sa manière, in her own, very special way. Also available: Learned My Lesson (Delmark 748).

CD: 038153080228

Quintus McCormick
Hey Jodie!
Delmark DE 801

Quintus McCormick has toured the world with some of the most important blues artists including James Cotton, Otis Clay, A.C. Reed, and Lefty Dizz. Working as a sideman, Quintus' reputation as a brilliant guitarist, gifted songwriter and astonishing vocalist spread like wildfire. Born and raised in Detroit, Quintus moved to Chicago where Buddy Guy and James Cotton encouraged Quintus to form his own band. In 1994 The Quintus McCormick Band was formed. He has been a mainstay of the Chicago blues scene, appearing frequently in the city's world-renown nightclubs and at countless festivals and concerts. Hey Jodie! is Quintus' first Delmark CD and features 14 new compositions of original, heartfelt blues, r&b and soul.

CD: 038153080129

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