Blues

Johnny Adams (1932–98)

I Won't Cry [1959–63, Rounder], B+

Luther Allison (1939–97)

Underground [1958, Ruf], B+(**)

Pink Anderson (1900–74)

Volume 1: Carolina Blues Man [1961, Bluesville OBC], B+

Billy Boy Arnold (1935– )

I Wish You Would [1955–57, Charly], A–

Kokomo Arnold (1901–68)

Original Kokomo Blues 1934–1938 [1934–38, EPM], A–

Etta Baker (1913– )

Railroad Bill [1999, Music Maker], A–

Marcia Ball (1950– )

Soulful Dress [1984, Rounder], A–
Gatorhythms [1989, Rounder], B+
w/Angela Strehli, Lou Ann Barton: Dreams Come True [1990, Antone's], A
Blue House [1994, Rounder], B+
w/Irma Thomas, Tracy Nelson: Sing It! [1998, Rounder], B

Barbecue Bob (1902–31)

Chocolate to the Bone [1927–30, Yazoo], A–

Lou Ann Barton (1954– )

Old Enough [1982, Antone's], B+

Elvin Bishop (1942– )

Juke Joint Jump [1975, Capricorn], B+
Struttin' My Stuff [1976, Capricorn], A–
Hometown Boy Makes Good [1976, Capricorn], B+
Sure Feels Good: The Best of Elvin Bishop [1974–78, Polydor], A–
Big Fun [1988, Alligator], B
Don't Let the Bossman Get You Down! [1991, Alligator], B

Blind Blake (1895–1937)

The Master of Ragtime Guitar: The Essential Recordings of Blind Blake [1926–29, Indigo], B+
Ragtime Guitar's Foremost Fingerpicker [1926–32, Yazoo], B+

Bobby "Blue" Bland (1930– )

The "3B" Blues Boy (1952–1959) [1952–59, Ace], A–
I Pity the Fool: The Duke Recordings, Vol. 1 [1952–60, MCA, 2 CD], A–
The Voice: Duke Recordings 1959–69 [1959–69, Ace], A
Greatest Hits Volume Two: The ABC-Dunhill/MCA Recordings [1973–84, MCA], A–

Rory Block (1949– )

Best Blues and Originals [1981–87, Rounder], B

Michael Bloomfield (1943–81)

Don't Say That I Ain't Your Man: Essential Blues [1964–69, Columbia/Legacy], B+

Lucille Bogan (1897–1948)

Shave 'Em Dry: The Best of Lucille Bogan [1933–35, Columbia/Legacy], A–

Deanna Bogart (1960– )

The Great Unknown [1998, Shanachie], B–

Zuzu Bollin (1922–90)

Texas Bluesman [1989, Antone's], B

Juke Boy Bonner (1932–78)

The Sonet Blues Story [1971, Verve], B+(**)

Roy Book Binder (1941– )

Live Book . . . Don't Start Me Talkin' [1994, Rounder], A–
Polk City Ramble [1998, Rounder], B

James Booker (1939–83)

New Orleans Piano Wizard, Live! [1977, Rounder], A–
Resurrection of the Bayou Maharajah [1977–82, Rounder], B+

Eddie Boyd (1914–94)

The Sonet Blues Story [1974, Verve], B+(**)

Doyle Bramhall (1949– )

Bird Nest on the Ground [1994, Antone's], B+

Hadda Brooks (1916–2002)

Jump Back Honey: The Complete Okeh Sessions [1952–53, Epic/Legacy], B
Time Was When [1996, Virgin], B

Lonnie Brooks (1933– )

Live from Chicago: Bayou Lightning Strikes [1987, Alligator], B
Roadhouse Rules [1996, Alligator], B
Deluxe Edition [1979–96, Alligator], B

Big Bill Broonzy (1893–1958)

The Young Big Bill Broonzy 1928–1935 [1928–35, Yazoo], A
Do That Guitar Rag 1928–1935 [1928–35, Yazoo], A–
Good Time Tonight [1930–40, Columbia], A–
Warm, Witty and Wise [1930–41, Columbia/Legacy], A–
The Essential [1930–42, Classic Blues, 2 CD], A
Treat Me Right [1951, Tradition], B+
w/Graeme Bell: Big Bill Broonzy in Concert With Graeme Bell [1951, Jasmine], B
Big Bill Broonzy Sings Folk Songs [1956, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–
Trouble in Mind [1956–57, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–
Absolutely the Best [(2000), Fuel 2000], B–

Charles Brown (1922–99)

Driftin' Blues: The Best of Charles Brown [1946–56, EMI], B+
All My Life [1990, Bullseye], B+
Blues and Other Love Songs [1992, 32 Jazz], B
Alone at the Piano [1989–94, Savoy Jazz], B+(*)
Black Night [(2005), Masked Weasel], B

Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (1924– )

The Original Peacock Recordings [1948–59, Rounder], A–
Pressure Cooker [1973, Alligator], B
Bogaloosa Boogie Man [1975, Sunnyside], B–

Bob Brozman (1954– )

Post-Industrial Blues [2007, Ruf], B+(**)

Roy Buchanan (1939–88)

Guitar on Fire: The Atlantic Sessions [1976–78, Rhino], B–
When a Guitar Plays the Blues [1985, Alligator], B+

R.L. Burnside (1926– )

Too Bad Jim [1993, Fat Possum], B
Ass Pocket o' Whiskey [1996, Matador], B+

Butterbeans and Susie

Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order: Volume 1, 1924–1925 [1924–25, Document], B+

Paul Butterfield (1942–87)

The Paul Butterfield Blues Band [1965, Elektra], B+
East-West [1966, Elektra], B+

Gus Cannon (1885–1979)

Cannon's Jug Stompers: The Complete Works 1927–1930 [1927–30, Yazoo], B

Carolina Chocolate Drops [2005– ]

Dona Got a Ramblin' Mind [2005–6, Music Maker], B+(*)

James Carr (1942– )

The Essential James Carr [(1995), Razor & Tie], B

Leroy Carr (1905–35)

Hurry Down Sunshine [1928–35, Indigo], A–
Sloppy Drunk [1928–35, Catfish, 2 CD], A–
Whiskey Is My Habit, Cool Women Is All I Crave: The Best of Leroy Carr [1928–35, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–

Cephas and Wiggins [1984– ]

Cool Down [1996, Alligator], B+
Homemade [1999, Alligator], B
Richmond Blues [2008, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–

W.C. Clark (1939– )

Lover's Plea [1998, Black Top], B+

Albert Collins (1932–93)

The Complete Imperial Recordings [1968–70, EMI, 2 CD], B
Ice Pickin' [1978, Alligator], A–
Frostbite [1980, Alligator], B+
w/Robert Cray, Johnny Copeland: Showdown! [1985, Alligator], B+
Cold Snap [1986, Alligator], B+

Joanna Connor (1962– )

Slidetime [1998, Blind Pig], C+

Shemekia Copeland

Wicked [2000, Alligator], B

James Cotton (1935– )

Best of the Verve Years [1967–68, Verve], B+
Deep in the Blues [1996, Verve], A–

Ida Cox (1896–1967)

The Essential [1923–40, Classic Blues, 2 CD], B+
w/Coleman Hawkins: Blues for Rampart Street [1961, Riverside OJC], B

Robert Cray (1953– )

Bad Influence [1983, Hightone], B
Strong Persuader [1986, Mercury], B–
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark [1988, Mercury], C+
I Was Warned [1992, Mercury], C
Time Will Tell [2003, Sanctuary], B–
Twenty [2005, Sanctuary], B
Live From Across the Pond [2006, Nozzle/Vanguard, 2 CD], B–

Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup (1905–74)

That's All Right Mama [1941–54, RCA], B
When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 7: Rock Me Momma [1941–54, Bluebird], B+

Olu Dara (1941– )

In the World: From Natchez to New York [1998, Atlantic], B
Neighborhoods [2001, Atlantic], B+

Debbie Davies (1952– )

I Got That Feeling [1996, Blind Pig], B

Reverend Gary Davis (1896–1972)

The Complete Early Recordings of Rev. Gary Davis [1935–49, Yazoo], A–
Pure Religion and Bad Company [1957, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–
Blues and Ragtime [1962–66, Shanachie], A–
Demons and Angels [1958–66, Shanachie, 3 CD], A–
From Blues to Gospel [1971, Biograph], B
Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Rev. Gary Davis [1935–71, Shout! Factory], A–

Guy Davis (1952– )

Call Down the Thunder [1996, Red House], B+
You Don't Know My Mind [1998, Red House], A–
Butt Naked Free [2000, Red House], A–
Give in Kind [2002, Red House], A–
Chocolate to the Bone [2003, Red House], B+

Jimmy Dawkins (1936– )

Me, My Gitar and the Blues [1997, Ichiban], B+

Floyd Dixon (1929– )

His Complete Aladdin Recordings [1949–52, Capitol, 2 CD], B+
Wake Up and Live! [1996, Alligator], A–

Willie Dixon (1915–92)

I Am the Blues [1970, Columbia/Legacy], B+

K.C. Douglas (1913–75)

K.C.'s Blues [1961, Bluesville OBC], A–

Chris Duarte (1963– )

Texas Sugar / Strat Magic [1994, Jive/Novus], B

Champion Jack Dupree (1910–92)

New Orleans Barrelhouse Boogie [1940–41, Columbia/Legacy], B+
Jivin' With Jack: Live in Manchester, May 1966 [1966, Jasmine, 2 CD], B+
The Sonet Blues Story [1971, Verve], A–
Forever and Ever [1991, Bullseye], A
One Last Time [1993, Bullseye], B+
A Portrait of Champion Jack Dupree [1990–93, Rounder], A–

Snooks Eaglin (1936– )

The Complete Imperial Recordings [1960–63, Capitol], B
The Sonet Blues Story [1971, Verve], B+(***)
The Sonet Blues Story: With His New Orleans Friends [1977, Verve], B+(***)

Ronnie Earl (1953– )

Hope Radio [2007, Stony Plain], B

David Honeyboy Edwards (1915– )

I've Been Around [1974–77, Trix], B

Sleepy John Estes (1899–1977)

I Ain't Gonna Be Worried No More: 1929–1940 [1929–40, Yazoo], A–
Brownsville Blues: His 23 Greatest Songs [1929–41, Wolf], A–
Goin' to Brownsville [1962, Testament], B

Sue Foley (1968– )

Young Girl Blues [1992, Antone's], B
Without a Warning [1993, Antone's], A
Big City Blues [1995, Antone's], A–
Walk in the Sun [1996, Discovery], B+
Ten Days in November [1998, Shanachie], A–
Love Comin' Down [2000, Shanachie], A–
Back to the Blues [2000, Antone's], B+
Where the Action Is . . . [2002, Shanachie], B+

Blind Boy Fuller (1908–41)

East Coast Piedmont Style [(1991), Columbia/Legacy], B+

Jesse Fuller (1896–1976)

Jazz, Folk Songs, Spirituals and Blues [1958, Good Time Jazz OBC], B+

Lowell Fulson (1921–99)

The Complete Chess Masters [1954–63, Chess, 2 CD], A–
Black Nights: The Early Kent Sessions [1965–67, Ace], B+

Cecil Gant (1913–51)

Cecil Gant [(1989), Krazy Kat], B+

Amos Garrett (1941– )

Get Way Back: A Tribute to Percy Mayfield [2008, Stony Plain], B+(*)

Bill "Jazz" Gillum (1904–66)

The Bluebird Recordings 1934–1938 [1934–38, RCA], B+

Rosco Gordon (1932–2002)

A Proper Introduction to Rosco Gordon: No More Doggin' [1951–53, Proper], B+
No Dark in America [2002, Dualtone], B

Guitar Gabriel (1925–96)

Toot Blues [1991, Music Maker], A–

Guitar Shorty (1939– )

Topsy Turvy [1993, Black Top], B

Buddy Guy (1936– )

I Was Walking Through the Woods [1960–64, Chess], B+
w/Junior Wells: Buddy Guy and Junior Wells Play the Blues [1972, Rhino], B+
The Very Best of Buddy Guy [1958–82, Rhino], A–
w/Junior Wells: Last Time Around: Live at Legends [1993, Jive], B+
Sweet Tea [2001, Silvertone], B+
Can't Quit the Blues [1957–2005, Silvertone/Legacy, 3 CD], A–
Skin Deep [2008, Silvertone/Zomba], B+(*)

Slim Harpo (1924–70)

Hip Shakin': The Excello Collection [(1995), Excello/AVI, 2 CD], B+

Corey Harris (1969– )

Between Midnight and Day [1995, Alligator], B+
Fish Ain't Bitin' [1997, Alligator], A–
Greens from the Garden [1999, Alligator], B
Downhome Sophisticate [2002, Rounder], B–

Alvin Youngblood Hart (1963– )

Big Mama's Door [1996, Okeh/550 Music], A–
Territory [1998, Hannibal], B+
Start with the Soul [2000, Hannibal], B+
Down in the Alley [2002, Memphis International], B+

Ted Hawkins (1936–95)

The Next Hundred Years [1994, DGC], B
The Ted Hawkins Story: Suffer No More [1966–94, Rhino], B+

Clifford Hayes

Clifford Hayes and the Dixieland Jug Blowers [1927–28, Yazoo], B+

Jeff Healey (1966– )

Among Friends [2002, Stony Plain], B+(*)
It's Tight Like That [2005, Stony Plain], A–

Z.Z. Hill (1935–84)

Greatest Hits [1981–84, Malaco], A

Homesick James (1910– )

Juanita [1993, Evidence], B–

Earl Hooker (1930–70)

Blue Guitar [(1981), Paula/Flyright], A–

John Lee Hooker (1920–2001)

Detroit 1948–1949 [1948–49, Atlantic/Savoy], B+
The Complete 50's Chess Recordings [1950–54, Chess, 2 CD], B+
The Legendary Modern Recordings 1948–1954 [1948–54, Flair/Virgin], A–
Blues Kingpins [1948–55, Virgin/The Right Stuff], A–
Burnin' [1962, Vee-Jay], B+
Boogie Chillun [1962, Fantasy], B+
More Real Folk Blues: The Missing Album [1966, Chess], A–
The Real Folk Blues / More Real Folk Blues [1966, MCA/Chess], A–
Endless Boogie [1970, MCA], B
The Ultimate Collection (1948–1990) [1948–90, Rhino, 2 CD], A
Mr. Lucky [1991, Charisma/Pointblank], B+
Boom Boom [1992, Shout! Factory], B+(*)
Chill Out [1995, Shout! Factory], B
The Best of Friends [1987–98, Shout! Factory], A–
Hooker [1949–98, Shout! Factory, 4 CD], A

Lightnin' Hopkins (1912–82)

The Complete Aladdin Recordings [1946–48, EMI, 2 CD], A–
Hello Central: The Best of Lightnin' Hopkins [1950–51, Columbia/Legacy], B+
Jake Head Boogie [1951–54, Ace], A
Blues Kingpins [1946–54, Virgin/The Right Stuff], A–
Lightnin' and the Blues: The Herald Sessions [1954, Buddha], A–
Country Blues [1959, Tradition], A–
Drinkin' in the Blues: Golden Classics, Part 1 [1959–60, Collectables], A–
Blues Masters: The Very Best of Lightnin' Hopkins [1947–61, Rhino], A
Prestige Profiles [1960–64, Prestige], B+
Lightnin'! [1967–69, Arhoolie], B+
The Sonet Blues Story [1974, Verve], B+(**)
Mojo Hand: The Lightnin' Hopkins Anthology [1947–74, Rhino, 2 CD], A–

Big Walter Horton (1917–81)

Mouth Harp Maestro [1951, Virgin/Flair], B+

Son House (1902–88)

Delta Blues [1941–42, Biograph], A–
Father of the Delta Blues: The Complete 1965 Sessions [1965, Columbia, 2 CD], A–
Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Son House [1930–65, Shout Factory], B+
Delta Blues and Spirituals [1970, Capitol], B+

Howlin' Wolf (1910–78)

Moanin' at Midnight: The Memphis Recordings [1951–52, Fuel 2000], A–
More Real Folk Blues [1953–56, Chess], A–
Howlin' Wolf / Moanin' in the Moonlight [1951–61, Chess], A+
The Definitive Collection [1951–64, Geffen/Chess], A+
The Real Folk Blues [1957–65, Chess], A
The Real Folk Blues / More Real Folk Blues [1953–65, MCA/Chess], A
Change My Way [1959–66, Chess], A
Ain't Gonna Be Your Dog [1951–69, Chess, 2 CD], A–
The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions [1971, Chess], A–
The Back Door Wolf [1973, Chess], A–
The Chess Box [1951–73, Chess, 3 CD], A

Joe "Guitar" Hughes (1938– )

If You Want to See These Blues [1989, Black Top], B–

Kelley Hunt

Kelley Hunt [1995, 88 Records], B
Inspiration [1998–2000, 88 Records], B+

Alberta Hunter (1895–1984)

Young Alberta Hunter: The '20s and '30s [1921–40, Jass], B+
Young Alberta Hunter: The 20's and 30's [1921–40, Mojo], B+
Amtrak Blues [1980, Columbia], A

Ivory Joe Hunter (1914–74)

Since I Met You Baby: The Best of Ivory Joe Hunter [1994, Razor & Tie], B–

Mississippi John Hurt (1893–1966)

Avalon Blues: The Complete 1928 Okeh Recordings [1928, Columbia/Legacy], A
Avalon Blues [1963, Rounder], A
Worried Blues 1963 [1963, Rounder], A–
The Best of Mississippi John Hurt [1965, Vanguard], A
Today! [1966, Vanguard], A–
Last Sessions [1966, Vanguard], A–
The Immortal Mississippi John Hurt [(1967), Vanguard], A
Rediscovered [(1998), Vanguard], A+

John Jackson (1924– )

Don't Let Your Deal Go Down [1965–69, Arhoolie], A–
Country Blues and Ditties [1968–70, Arhoolie], B+
Front Porch Blues [1999, Alligator], B+

Lil' Son Jackson (1915–76)

The Complete Imperial Recordings [1950–54, Capitol, 2 CD], B+
Blues Come to Texas [(1981), Arhoolie], A–

Elmore James (1918–63)

Blues Kingpins [1952–55, Virgin/The Right Stuff], A–
Let's Cut It: The Very Best of Elmore James [1953–56, Flair], A–
w/John Brim: Whose Muddy Shoes [1953–60, Chess], B+
The Sky Is Crying: The History of Elmore James [1951–61, Rhino], A+
Shake Your Money Maker: The Best of the Fire Sessions [1959–61, Buddha], A
King of the Slide Guitar [1959–63, Capricorn, 2 CD], A
The Complete Fire and Enjoy Recordings [1959–63, Collectables, 3 CD], A–

Etta James (1938– )

R&B Dynamite [1954–57, Flair/Virgin], A–
Tell Mama: The Complete Muscle Shoals Sessions [1968, MCA/Chess], A–
Her Best: The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection [1960–70, Chess], A
The Essential Etta James [1960–70, Chess, 2 CD], A–
w/Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson: Blues in the Night Volume 1: The Early Show [1986, Fantasy], B+
w/Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson: Blues in the Night Volume 2: The Late Show [1987, Fantasy], A–
Mystery Lady: Songs of Billie Holiday [1994, Private], B
Blue Gardenia [2001, Private Music], A–
Love Songs [1960–2001, RCA Victor/Legacy], B+(***)
Let's Roll [2003, Private Music], B
The Definitive Collection [1954–2004, Geffen/Chronicles], A

Skip James (1902–69)

The Complete Early Recordings of Skip James 1930 [1930, Yazoo], B
She Lyin' [1964, Genes], B+
Devil Got My Woman [1967, Vanguard], A–
Rare and Unreleased Studio Sessions [1967, Vanguard], B+
Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Skip James [1930–68, Shout Factory], B+

Blind Lemon Jefferson (1897–1929)

King of the Country Blues [1926–29, Yazoo], A

Blind Willie Johnson

The Complete Blind Willie Johnson [1927–30, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
Praise God I'm Satisfied [(1989), Yazoo], B+
Sweeter as the Years Go By [(1990), Yazoo], A–

Lonnie Johnson (1889–1970)

Steppin' on the Blues [1925–32, Columbia], A
Stompin' at the Penny [1965, Columbia/Legacy], B
The Unsung Blues Legend: The Living Room Session [1965, Music Magnet Media], B–
The Complete Folkways Recordings [1967, Smithsonian/Folkways], B+

Robert Johnson (1911–38)

King of the Delta Blues Singers [1936–37, Columbia/Legacy], A–
King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. II [1936–37, Columbia/Legacy], B+
King of the Delta Blues [1936–37, Columbia/Legacy], A
The Complete Recordings [1936–37, Columbia, 2 CD], A–

Tommy Johnson (1896–1956)

Tommy Johnson and Associates [(1999), Catfish], B+

Keb' Mo' (1951– )

Keb' Mo' [1994, Okeh/Epic], B+
Big Wide Grin [2001, Sony Wonder], C–
Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues [1994–2003, Okeh/Epic/Legacy], B

EG Kight

Southern Comfort [2003, Blue South], A–

Junior Kimbrough (1930–98)

All Night Long [1992, Fat Possum], B+
God Knows I Tried [1998, Fat Possum/Epitaph], B–

Albert King (1923–92)

Live Wire / Blues Power [1968, Stax], B+
King of the Blues Guitar [1967–69, Atlantic], A–
w/Stevie Ray Vaughan: In Session [1983, Stax], B+
Stax Profiles [1968–83, Stax], B+(***)
The Ultimate Collection [1953–84, Rhino, 2 CD], A–

B.B. King (1925– )

Do the Boogie: Early 50s Classics [1952–56, Flair], A–
The Best of B.B. King, Volume One [1950–62, Flair], A–
Blues Kingpins [1951–62, Virgin/The Right Stuff], A
Live at the Regal [1964, MCA], A–
Live at Cook County Jail [1971, MCA], B+
King of the Blues [1943–91, MCA, 4 CD], B+
Blues on the Bayou [1998, MCA], A–
w/Eric Clapton: Riding With the King [2000, Warner Brothers], B
Making Love Is Good for You [2000, MCA], B+

Earl King (1934– )

The Sonet Blues Story [1977, Verve], A–

Freddie King (1934–76)

Freddy King Sings [1960–61, Modern Blues], A–
Just Pickin' [1960–64, Modern Blues], A–
Getting Ready ... [1970, DCC/Shelter], B+
Hide Away: The Best of Freddie King [1956–70, Rhino], A–
Live at the Electric Ballroom, 1974 [1974, Shout! Factory], B+(*)

Kinsey Report [1984– ]

Edge of the City [1987, Alligator], B+

Koerner, Ray and Glover [1963– ]

Blues, Rags and Hollers [1963, Red House], B+

Jonny Lang (1981– )

Long Time Coming [2003, A&M], C+

Leadbelly (1888–1949)

King of the 12-String Guitar [1935, Columbia], B
When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 5: Take This Hammer [1940, Bluebird], B+
Gwine Dig a Hole to Put the Devil In (The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 2) [(1991), Rounder], B+
Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen (The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 5) [1939–43, Rounder], B–
Where Did You Sleep Last Night (Leadbelly Legacy, Vol. 1) [1941–47, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–
Bourgeois Blues (Leadbelly Legacy, Vol. 2) [1940–48, Smithsonian/Folkways], B+
In the Shadow of the Gallows Pole [(1996), Tradition], B+

Keri Leigh (1969– )

No Beginner [1993, Amazing], B

J.B. Lenoir (1929–67)

His J.O.B. Recordings [1951–54, Paula], B+
Vietnam Blues: The Complete L&R Recordings [1965–66, Evidence], A–

Ron Levy (1951– )

Voodoo Boogaloo [2005, Levtronic], B

Furry Lewis (1893–1981)

In His Prime 1927–1928 [1927–28, Yazoo], B+
Shake 'Em on Down [1961, Fantasy], B+
Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Furry Lewis [1927–70, Shout Factory], A–

Lightnin' Slim (1913–74)

Rooster Blues [1955–60, El Diablo], B+
The Best of Lightnin' Slim [1956–62, Hip-O], B+

Mance Lipscomb (1895–1976)

Texas Songster [1960, Arhoolie], A–

Little Charlie and the Night Cats [1976– ]

Straight Up! [1995, Alligator], B

Little Milton (1934–2005)

Greatest Hits: The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection [1961–69, Chess], B+
Welcome to the Club: The Essential Chess Recordings [1961–69, Chess, 2 CD], B+
Stax Profiles [1971–74, Stax], B+(***)

Little Walter (1930–68)

His Best: The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection [1952–60, Chess], A
Hate to See You Go [1952–60, Chess/MCA], A
Blues With a Feeling [1952–66, Chess, 2 CD], A–
w/Otis Rush: Live in the Windy City [1967, Columbia River], B–
The Essential Little Walter [(1993), Chess, 2 CD], A

Robert Lockwood Jr. (1915– )

The Complete Trix Recordings [1974–77, Savoy Jazz, 2 CD], B
Plays Robert and Robert [1982, Evidence], B+
I Got to Find Me a Woman [1998, Verve], A–
Delta Crossroads [2000, Telarc], B–

Magic Sam (1937–69)

West Side Soul [1967, Delmark], A–

Taj Mahal (1942– )

Giant Step / De Ole Folks at Home [1969, Columbia], A–
The Real Thing [1971, Columbia/Legacy], A–
Taj's Blues [1967–73, Columbia/Legacy], A–
Mo' Roots [1974, Columbia], B+
The Best of Taj Mahal [1967–74, Columbia/Legacy], A
World Music [1972–75, Columbia], B
Like Never Before [1991, Private Music], B–
In Progress and in Motion 1965–1998 [1965–98, Columbia/Legacy, 3 CD], A–
w/Toumani Diabate: Kulanjan [1999, Hannibal], B+
The Essential Taj Mahal [1967–99, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–

The Malchicks [2007– ]

To Kill a Mockingbird [2007, Zoho Roots], B+(**)

Peter Malick

w/Norah Jones: New York City [2003, Koch], B+

Harry Manx

w/Kevin Breit: In Good We Trust [2007, Stony Plain], B+(*)

Carl Martin (1906–79)

w/Brownie McGhee: Carolina Blues [1930–41, Wolf], B+

Tommy McClennan (1908– )

The Bluebird Recordings 1939–1942 [1939–42, RCA, 2 CD], A–

Delbert McClinton (1940– )

The Definitive Collection [1961–97, Hip-O], B
Cost of Living [2005, New West], B+(*)

Jimmy McCracklin (1921– )

The Walk: Jimmy McCracklin at His Best [1956–69, Razor & Tie], B+

Mississippi Fred McDowell (1904–72)

w/Annie Mae McDowell: My Home Is in the Delta [1964, Testament], B
You Gotta Move [1964–65, Arhoolie], A–
Levee Camp Blues [1966–68, Testament], B+
Steakbone Slide Guitar [1969, Tradition], B+
I Do Not Play No Rock 'n' Roll [1969, Capitol, 2 CD], A–
Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Mississippi Fred McDowell [1960–71, Shout Factory], A–

Brownie McGhee (1915–96)

The Complete Brownie McGhee [1940, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
w/Sonny Terry: Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry Sing [1958, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–

Blind Willie McTell (1901–59)

When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 9: Statesboro Blues [1927–32, Bluebird], B+
The Definitive Blind Willie McTell [1929–33, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B+
Blind Willie McTell 1927–1935 [1927–35, Yazoo], B
The Best of Blind Willie McTell [1927–35, Yazoo], A–

Memphis Jug Band [1927–1934]

The Best of the Memphis Jug Band [1927–34, Yazoo], A–

Memphis Minnie (1897–1973)

Hoodoo Lady (1933–1937) [1933–37, Columbia], A–
Bumble Bee: The Essential Recordings of Memphis Minnie [1930–41, Indigo], A–
Me and My Chauffeur [1929–44, Proper, 2CD], A–
Queen of the Blues [1929–46, Columbia/Legacy], B+

Memphis Slim (1915–88)

The Bluebird Recordings 1940–1941 [1940–41, RCA], B+
The Real Folk Blues [1950–52, Chess], B–
The Sonet Blues Story [1967, Verve], B
w/Roosevelt Sykes: Double-Barreled Boogie [1970, Sunnyside], B+(*)
Boogie Woogie [1971, Sunnyside], A–

Big Maceo Merriweather (1905–53)

Big Maceo: The Bluebird Recordings 1941–1942 [1941–42, RCA], A–
Big Maceo: The Victor/Bluebird Recordings 1945–1947 [1945–47, RCA], A–

Amos Milburn (1927–80)

The Best of Amos Milburn: Down the Road Apiece [(1993), EMI], B+

Roy Milton (1907–83)

Roy Milton and His Solid Senders [(1990), Specialty], A–

Mississippi Sheiks [1927–1935]

Honey Babe Let the Deal Go Down: The Best of the Mississippi Sheiks [1930–31, Columbia/Legacy], B+
Stop and Listen [1930–35, Yazoo], B+

Gatemouth Moore (1913–2004)

Cryin' and Singin' the Blues [1945–46, Savoy Jazz], A–

Little Brother Montgomery (1906–85)

Chicago: The Living Legends [1961, Prestige OBC], B+

John Mooney (1955– )

Against the Wall [1996, House of Blues], B
Dealing with the Devil [1997, Ruf], B+

Big Bill Morganfield

Rising Son [1999, Blind Pig], A–

Charlie Musselwhite (1944– )

Stand Back! Here Comes Charley Musselwhite's South Side Band [1966, Vanguard], A–
In My Time [1993, Alligator], B+
The Blues Never Die [1967–93, Vanguard], B+
Delta Hardware [2006, RealWorld], B

Kenny Neal (1957– )

Deluxe Edition [(1997), Alligator], A–

Tracy Nelson (1947– )

Mother Earth Presents Tracy Nelson Country [1970, Warner Brothers], A–
In the Here and Now [1993, Rounder], B+

Robert Nighthawk (1909–67)

Live on Maxwell Street 1964 [1964, Rounder], A–

Johnny Otis (1921– )

The Original Johnny Otis Show [1945–50, Savoy], B
Creepin' with the Cats: The Legendary Dig Masters, Vol. 1 [1956–57, Ace], B+
Cold Shot / Snatch and the Poontangs [1969, Ace], A–
Spirit of the Black Territory Bands [1990, Arhoolie], B

Shuggie Otis (1953– )

Inspiration Information [1974, Luaka Bop], B–

Jack Owens (1904–97)

w/Bud Spires: It Must Have Been the Devil [1970, Testament], B

Junior Parker (1932–71)

Junior's Blues: The Duke Recordings, Vol. 1 [(1992), MCA], B+

Charley Patton (1887–1934)

King of the Delta Blues [1929–34, Yazoo], A–
Founder of the Delta Blues [1929–34, Yazoo], A–
Primeval Blues, Rags, and Gospel Songs [1929–34, Yazoo], B+

Pinetop Perkins (1913– )

After Hours [1988, Blind Pig], B+

Piano Red (1911–85)

Atlanta Bounce [1956–72, Arhoolie], B+

Jerry Portnoy

Home Run Hitter [1995, Sanctuary/Castle], B

Sammy Price (1908–92)

Sam Price and His Texas Blusicians 1929–1941 [1929–41, Classics], B+

Toni Price (1961– )

Swim Away [1993, Discovery], B

Professor Longhair (1918–80)

New Orleans Piano [1949–53, Atlantic], A–
Mardi Gras in New Orleans [1949–57, Nighthawk], B+
House Party New Orleans Style [1971–72, Rounder], A–
Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge [1971–72, Rhino], A–
Rock 'n' Roll Gumbo [1974, Dancing Cat], A–
'Fess: The Professor Longhair Anthology [1949–78, Rhino, 2 CD], A
Crawfish Fiesta [(1980), Alligator], A

Ma Rainey (1886–1939)

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom [1924–28, Yazoo], A–
Ma Rainey [1924–28, Milestone], A–
Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Ma Rainey [1923–28, Shout Factory], A–

A.C. Reed (1926– )

w/Big Wheeler: Chicago Blues Session, Vol. 14 [1989, Wolf], B+
I'm in the Wrong Business [1987, Alligator], B

Jimmy Reed (1925–76)

Blues Masters: The Very Best of Jimmy Reed [1953–63, Rhino], A
The Best of the Vee-Jay Years [1953–63, Shout! Factory], A
The Best of Jimmy Reed [1953–64, GNP/Crescendo], A
The Vee-Jay Years [1953–65], A–
Jimmy Reed [1966–71, Paula], A–
The Best of Jimmy Reed [(1990), Telstar], B+
The Classic Recordings [(1994), Tomato, 3 CD], B+

Duke Robillard (1948– )

Guitar Groove-A-Rama [2006, Stony Plain], B+(*)
Duke Robillard's World Full of Blues [2007, Stony Plain, 2 CD], B+(**)
A Swingin' Session With Duke Robillard [2008, Stony Plain], A–

Fenton Robinson (1935–97)

Somebody Loan Me a Dime [1974, Alligator], A–

Tad Robinson (1956– )

A New Point of View [2006, Severn], B

Roy Rogers (1950– )

Slide of Hand [1993, Liberty], B

Doctor Ross (1925– )

Boogie Disease [1954, Arhoolie], B

Otis Rush (1934– )

Cobra Recordings 1956–1958 [1956–58, Paula], A–
The Sonet Blues Story [1977, Verve], B+(**)
Ain't Enough Comin' In [1994, This Way Up], B

Saffire [1990– ]

The Uppity Blues Women [1990, Alligator], B+

Son Seals (1942– )

Midnight Son [1976, Alligator], B+

Marvin Sease (1946– )

Candy Licker: The Sex & Soul of Marvin Sease [1994–2005, Jive/Legacy], B+(**)

Mem Shannon (1959– )

A Cab Driver's Blues [1995, Hannibal], B+

Robert Shaw (1908–85)

The Ma Grinder: Texas Barrelhouse Piano [1963–77, Arhoolie], B–

Bill Sheffield

Journal on a Shelf [2006, American Roots], A–

Johnny Shines (1915–92)

w/Robert Lockwood: Johnny Shines and Robert Lockwood [1952–53, Paula], B+
Johnny Shines [1970–74, Hightone], B
Traditional Delta Blues [1972–74, Biograph], A–
Too Wet to Plow [1977, Blue Labor], B+
Hey Ba-Ba-Re-Bop [1978, Rounder], B+

J.D. Short (1902–62)

The Sonet Blues Story [1961–62, Verve], B+(***)

Frankie Lee Sims (1917–70)

Walking With Frankie [1960, AIM], B+(***)

Bessie Smith (1894–1937)

1925–1933 [1925–33, Hermes], A–
The Collection [1923–33, Columbia], A–
The Essential Bessie Smith [1923–33, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues [1923–33, Columbia/Legacy], A–

Byther Smith (1933– )

Hold That Train [1981, Delmark], B+

Carrie Smith (1941– )

Confessin' the Blues [1976–77, Evidence], B+

Mamie Smith (1883–1946)

Crazy Blues: The Best of Mamie Smith [1920–22, Columbia/Legacy], B+

Otis Spann (1930–70)

Otis Spann Is the Blues [1960, Candid], B
Walking the Blues [1960, Candid], A–
The Best of the Vanguard Years [1966–69, Vanguard], B

Frank Stokes (1887–1955)

Creator of the Memphis Blues [1927–29, Yazoo], B+
The Best of Frank Stokes [1927–29, Yazoo], B+

Angela Strehli (1945– )

Blonde and Blue [1993, Rounder], B+

Sunnyland Slim (1907–95)

House Rent Party [1949, Delmark], B
The Sonet Blues Story [1974, Verve], B

Roosevelt Sykes (1906–83)

Best of Blues: 1931–1941 [1931–41, Wolf], B
Blues by Roosevelt "The Honeydripper" Sykes [1961, Smithsonian/Folkways], B+
Chicago Boogie [1950–63, Delmark], B+
The Honeydripper [1966, Storyville], B

Tampa Red (1904–81)

The Guitar Wizard [1928–34, Columbia/Legacy], A–
The Bluebird Recordings 1934–1936 [1934–36, RCA, 2 CD], A
The Bluebird Recordings 1936–1938 [1936–38, RCA, 2 CD], A–

Tarheel Slim (1924–77)

w/Little Ann: The Red Robin and Fire Years [1954–62, Collectables], B+

Eddie Taylor (1923–85)

Bad Boy: Charly Blues Masterworks Vol. 35 [1955–64, Charly], B+

Hound Dog Taylor (1915–75)

Hound Dog Taylor and the Houserockers [1971, Alligator], A–
Natural Boogie [1974, Alligator], B+
Deluxe Edition [1971–74, Alligator], A–
Release the Hound [1971–75, Alligator], A–

Koko Taylor (1935– )

What It Takes [1964–71, Chess], A–
I Got What It Takes [1975, Alligator], A–
Jump for Joy [1990, Alligator], B+
Deluxe Edition [1975–99, Alligator], A–
Old School [2007, Alligator], A–

Otis Taylor (1948– )

Respect the Dead [2002, Northern Blues], B+

Susan Tedeschi (1970– )

Better Days [1995, Oarlin], B
Hope and Desire [2005, Verve Forecast], B–

Sonny Terry (1911–86)

Whoopin' the Blues: The Capitol Recordings, 1947–1950 [1947–50, Capitol], B+
w/Brownie McGhee: Hometown Blues [1948–51, Mainstream/Legacy], A–
w/Brownie McGhee: Sportin' Life Blues [1940–52, Proper, 2CD], B+
w/Brownie McGhee: Just a Closer Walk With Thee [1960, Fantasy OBC], A–
w/Brownie McGhee: Midnight Special [1960, Fantasy], B+
Sonny Is King [1960–62, Prestige/Bluesville OBC], B+
The Folkways Years, 1944–1963 [1944–63, Folkways], B+
w/Brownie McGhee: Backwater Blues [(1999), Fantasy], A–

Jimmy Thackery (1953– )

Empty Arms Motel [1992, Blind Pig], B+

Earl Thomas (1960– )

Soul'd [2003, Memphis International], B+

Henry Thomas (1874–1930)

Texas Worried Blues: Complete Recorded Works 1927–1929 [1927–29, Yazoo], A–

Jesse Thomas (1911–95)

Lookin' for That Woman [1995, Black Top], A–

Big Mama Thornton (1926–84)

Hound Dog: The Peacock Recordings [1952–57, MCA], A–
Ball N' Chain [1965–68, Arhoolie], A–

George Thorogood (1950– )

George Thorogood and the Destroyers [1977, Rounder], B
Greatest Hits: 30 Years of Rock [1977–2003, Capitol], B+

Henry Townsend (1909– )

St. Louis Blues [1980–91, Wolf], B+

Treme Brass Band [1993– ]

Gimme My Money Back [1993–95, Arhoolie], A–

Derek Trucks

Songlines [2006, Columbia], B+(***)

Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (1917–88)

w/Cannonball Adderley: Cleanhead and Cannonball [1961–62, Milestone], A–
w/Otis Spann: Bosses of the Blues, Volume II [1969, Bluebird], B+(***)
Kidney Stew Is Fine [1979, Delmark], A–
I Want a Little Girl [1981, Pablo OJC], B

Joe Louis Walker (1949– )

The Gift [1988, Hightone], B+
Preacher and the President [1998, Verve], B

Phillip Walker (1937– )

The Bottom of the Top [1969–72, Hightone], B+

T-Bone Walker (1910–75)

The Complete Capitol / Black & White Recordings [1940–49, Capitol, 3 CD], B+
The Complete Imperial Recordings, 1950–1954 [1950–54, EMI, 2 CD], A–
Blues Masters: The Very Best of T-Bone Walker [1945–57, Rhino], A–

Sippie Wallace (1898–1986)

Women Be Wise [1966, Alligator], B

Mercy Dee Walton (1915–62)

Pity and a Shame [1961, Prestige OBC], B

Robert Ward (1938– )

Fear No Evil [1990, Black Top], B+
Black Bottom [1995, Black Top], B+

Washboard Sam (1910–66)

1935–1947 [1935–47, Story of Blues], B–
Rockin' My Blues Away [1941–47, RCA Bluebird], B

Tuts Washington (1907–84)

New Orleans Piano Professor [1983, Rounder], B

Walter "Wolfman" Washington (1943– )

Wolf at the Door [1991, Rounder], B
Doin' the Funky Thing [2008, Zoho Roots], B

Muddy Waters (1915–83)

The Complete Plantation Recordings [1941–42, Chess], B+
Rollin' Stone: The Golden Anniversary Collection [1947–52, MCA, 2 CD], A–
The Best of Muddy Waters [1948–54, Chess], A
Trouble No More: Singles (1955–1959) [1955–59, Chess], A+
Muddy Waters at Newport 1960 [1960, MCA/Chess], A–
Sings Big Bill Broonzy / Folk Singer [1960–64, Chess], A–
The Real Folk Blues / More Real Folk Blues [1965–67, Beat Goes On], B+
The Lost Tapes [1970, Blind Pig], B+
The Chess Box [1947–72, Chess, 3 CD], A
Mojo: The Very Best of Muddy Waters Live, 1971/76 [1971–76, Music Club], B+
The Definitive Collection [1948–76, Geffen/Chess/Chronicles], A
Hard Again [1977, Blue Sky], A
I'm Ready [1977, Epic/Legacy], B+
w/Johnny Winter, James Cotton: Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down [1977, Epic/Legacy], B+(**)
King Bee [1980, Epic/Legacy], A–
Blues Sky [1976–80, Columbia], A–

Katie Webster (1939– )

Two-Fisted Mama! [1989, Alligator], B

Junior Wells (1934– )

Blues Hit Big Town [1953–54, Delmark], B+
It's My Life, Baby [1965, Vanguard], A–
Best of the Vanguard Years [1965–68, Vanguard], A–
You're Tough Enough: The Blue Rock Studio Recordings [1968–69, Mercury], B–
Live at Buddy Guy's Legends [1997, Telarc], B

Peetie Wheatstraw (1902–41)

Peetie Wheatstraw (1930–1941) [1930–41, Story of Blues], B+

Bukka White (1906–77)

The Complete Bukka White [1937–40, Columbia/Legacy], B+
The Sonet Blues Story [1963, Verve], B+(**)

Georgia White (1903–80)

Trouble in Mind 1935–1941 [1935–41, EPM], B+

Josh White (1908–69)

Blues Singer 1932–1936 [1932–36, Columbia], B+
Free and Equal Blues [1944–46, Smithsonian/Folkways], B

Robert Wilkins (1896–1987)

The Original Rolling Stone [1928–35, Yazoo], B+

Big Joe Williams (1903–82)

Have Mercy! [1960, Tradition], B+
Back to the Country [1965, Testament], B+
Going Back to Crawford [1971, Arhoolie], B
The Sonet Blues Story [1972, Verve], A–

Robert Pete Williams (1914–80)

I'm Blue as a Man Can Be [1959–60, Arhoolie], B+
The Sonet Blues Story [1973, Verve], B+(*)

Sonny Boy Williamson (1914–48)

The Bluebird Recordings 1937–1938 [1937–38, RCA], A–
The Bluebird Recordings 1938 [1938, RCA], B+
When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 8: Blue Bird Blues [1937–47, Bluebird], A–

Sonny Boy Williamson (1899–1965)

King Biscuit Time [1951, Arhoolie], A
w/Willie Love: Clownin' With the World [1951–54, Alligator], B+
Keep It to Ourselves [1963, Alligator], A–
The Real Folk Blues [1957–63, Chess], A
More Real Folk Blues [1960–64, Chess], A
The Real Folk Blues / More Real Folk Blues [1957–64, MCA/Chess], A
His Best [1955–64, MCA/Chess], A
The Essential Sonny Boy Williamson [1955–64, Chess, 2 CD], A+

Kim Wilson (1951– )

Lookin' for Trouble! [2003, M.C.], B

Johnny Winter (1944– )

The Progressive Blues Experiment [1969, Capitol], B+
Johnny Winter [1969, Columbia/Legacy], B
Second Winter [1969, Columbia], B
Second Winter (Legacy Edition) [1969–70, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B–

Jimmy Witherspoon (1923–97)

w/Jay McShann: Goin' to Kansas City Blues [1957, RCA], B–
Jazz Me Blues: The Best of Jimmy Witherspoon [1956–66, Prestige], B+

Mighty Joe Young (1927– )

The Sonet Blues Story [1972, Verve], B+(***)

Various Artists

The Ace (Ms.) Blues Masters, Vol. 1: Sing My Blues Tonight [1953–60, Westside], B+
The Ace (Ms.) Blues Masters, Vol. 2: 4th and Beale and Further South [1952–57, Westside], B
The Alligator Records 20th Anniversary Collection [1971–91, Alligator], B+
The Alligator Records 25th Anniversary Collection [1971–96, Alligator], B
Antone's Women: Bringing You the Best in Blues [1992, Antone's], A–
Back to the Crossroads: The Roots of Robert Johnson [1926–36, Yazoo], A
Barrelhouse Mamas: Born in the Alley, Raised Up in the Slum [1924–33, Yazoo], B
Before the Blues, Vol. 1: The Early American Black Music Scene [1926–37, Yazoo], B+
Before the Blues, Vol. 3: The Early American Black Music Scene [1925–40, Yazoo], B+
The Best of the Blues Tradition, Volume 1 [1951–69, Tradition, 3 CD], B+
The Best There Ever Was: The Legendary Early Blues Performers [1927–35, Yazoo], A
Better Boot That Thing: Great Women Blues Singers of the 1920's [1927–30, RCA], B
The Blues: A Smithsonian Collection of Classic Blues Singers [1923–85, Smithsonian, 4 CD], A
Blues Fest: Modern Blues of the '70s [1970–79, Rhino], B+
Blues Masters Volume 1: Urban Blues [(1992), Rhino], B+
Blues Masters Volume 2: Postwar Chicago Blues [1950–61, Rhino], B+
Blues Masters Volume 3: Texas Blues [(1992), Rhino], B+
Blues Masters Volume 5: Jump Blues Classics [(1992), Rhino], A
Blues Masters Volume 6: Blues Originals [1928–69, Rhino], A–
Blues Masters Volume 8: Mississippi Delta Blues [1928–66, Rhino], B
Blues Masters Volume 11: Classic Blues Women [(1993), Rhino], B+
Blues Masters Volume 12: Memphis Blues [1927–54, Rhino], B+
Blues Masters Volume 13: New York City Blues [(1993), Rhino], A–
Blues Masters Volume 14: More Jump Blues [(1993), Rhino], A
Blues Masters Volume 18: More Slide Guitar Classics [(1998), Rhino], A–
Blues Story [1920–84, Shout, 2 CD], A
Canned Heat Blues: Masters of the Delta Blues [1992, RCA], B
The Chess Blues-Rock Songbook: The Classic Originals [1950–67, Chess, 2 CD], B+
Chicago / The Blues / Today! Vol. 1 [1966, Vanguard], A–
Chicago / The Blues / Today! Vol. 2 [1966, Vanguard], A–
Chicago / The Blues / Today! Vol. 3 [1966, Vanguard], A–
Classic Piano Blues From Smithsonian Folkways [1944–76, Smithsonian/Folkways], B+(**)
The Cocktail Combos [(1997), Capitol, 3 CD], B+
Duke-Peacock's Greatest Hits [(1993), MCA], A–
Fifteen Piano Blues and Boogie Classics [(1997), Arhoolie], B+
Four Women Blues: Victor/Bluebird Recordings [1928–36, RCA], B
Georgia Sea Island Songs [1935–61, New World], B+
Good Time Blues: Harmonicas, Kazoos, Washboards and Cow-Bells [1930–41, Columbia/Legacy], A–
Great Blues Guitarists: String Dazzlers [1924–40, Columbia/Legacy], A–
The Great Race Record Labels Volume 1: Paramount [(2000), Catfish], B
Guitar Player Presents Legends of Guitar: Electric Blues, Vol. 1 [(1990), Rhino], A
Hard Times Come Again No More, Vol. 2 [(1998), Yazoo], A–
Hound Dog Taylor: A Tribute [1998, Alligator], B+
I Can't Be Satisfied: Early American Women Blues Singers, Vol. 1: Country [1920–25, Yazoo], B+
I Can't Be Satisfied: Early American Women Blues Singers, Vol. 2: Town [1920–25, Yazoo], A–
An Introduction to Texas Blues [1948–92, Fuel 2000], B+(*)
Juke Joint Jump: A Boogie Woogie Celebration [1938–61, (1996), Columbia], A–
Juke Joint Saturday Night: Piano Blues Rags and Stomps [(2000), Yazoo], B
Jumpin' Like Mad [1942–54, Capitol, 2 CD], A–
Kansas City Blues [1944–49, Capitol, 3 CD], A–
Keep It Rollin': The Blues Piano Collection [1982–99, Rounder], B+
Ladies Sing the Blues [1945–57, Mercury Chronicles], B+
The Last Soul Company [1969–99, Malaco, 2CD], B+
Living Chicago Blues, Vol. 1 [1978, Alligator], B+
Mama Don't Allow No Easy Riders Here: Classic Piano Rags, Blues & Stomps [1928–35, Yazoo], B+
Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Godfathers and Sons [1954–2002, Hip-O], B+
Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Piano Blues [1938–2003, Columbia/Legacy], B+
Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Red, White and Blue [1928–2002, Hip-O], B+
Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: The Road to Memphis [1951–2002, Hip-O], B
Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: The Soul of a Man [1930–2002, Columbia/Legacy], B–
Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Warming By the Devil's Fire [1924–2002, Columbia/Legacy], B+
Masters of the Delta Blues: The Friends of Charlie Patton [(1991), Yazoo], B+
Men Are Like Street Cars: Women Blues Singers [1928–69, MCA, 2 CD], B+
Please Warm My Wiener: Old Time Hokum Blues [1928–35, Yazoo], B
Putumayo Presents: American Blues [1972–2002, Putumayo World Music], B+
Putumayo Presents: Blues Around the World [1965–2005, Putumayo World Music], B–
Putumayo Presents: Blues Lounge [2000–4, Putumayo World Music], B+
Raunchy Business, Hot Nuts and Lollypops [1928–39, Columbia], B+
The Roots of Robert Johnson [1927–37, Yazoo], B
Roots of Rhythm and Blues [1939–45, Fremeaux, 2 CD], A–
Savoy Blues [1944–92, Savoy Jazz, 3 CD], B+(**)
The Slide Guitar: Bottles, Knives and Steel [1927–65, Columbia/Legacy], B+
Specialty Legends of Jump Blues, Vol. 1 [1947–52, Specialty], B+
The Story of the Blues [1927–2001, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], B+
Texas Music, Vol. 1: Postwar Blues Combos [1994, Rhino], A–
Till the Night Is Gone: A Tribute to Doc Pomus [1995, Rhino], A–
The United Records Story [1951–57, Delmark], B+
Violin, Sing the Blues for Me: African-American Fiddlers 1926–1949 [1926–49, Old Hat], A–
When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 1: Walk Right In [1926–41, Bluebird], B+
When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 2: The First Time I Met the Blues [1927–36, Bluebird], B+
When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 3: That's Chicago South Side [1931–42, Bluebird], A–
When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 4: That's All Right [1939–55, Bluebird], A–
When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 6: Poor Man's Heaven [1928–40, Bluebird], A
White Country Blues: A Lighter Shade of Blue [1926–38, Columbia, 2 CD], A–
Wild About My Lovin', Beale Street Blues [1928–30, RCA], A
Yes Indeed! Women Vocalists on United [1949–53, Delmark], B

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