The Chantels
Maybe - Their Greatest Recordings [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/Sep/2012 ] The Chantels were the true pioneers of the girl group sound, not the first, but certainly the first to score notable hits and were a major influence over every girl group of the sixties. Here we focus on two classic albums... |
The Charioteers
Swing Low Sweet Charioteers [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Feb/2013 ] Starting as The Harmony Four back in 1930, The Charioteers are a fantastic four-part vocal group that should not be forgotten and who gave groups like The Mills Brothers a run for their money! Featuring the brilliant high tenor voice of... |
Charles Brown
The Cool Cool Blues of ... - All Time Classic Hits & R&B Chart Hits 1945 - 1961 [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Jun/2012 ] There are many blues stars but only some of them are legends and Charles Brown falls firmly into the legend category. 50 fantastic tracks across 2CDs featuring fifteen of his billboard R&B chart hits between 1945-1961, including: 'So Long'... |
Charlie Parker
The Quintets 1945 - 1951 / Collaborations - Bird Meets The Jazz Giants [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Jul/2002 ] The history and development of the small Jazz ensemble can be charted by the work of several key groups: Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives and Hot Sevens, the Kansas City Seven, Benny Goodman's Trios and Quartets, Lennie Tristano's Sextet, Miles Davis'... |
Charlie Ventura
Adventure With Charlie - Expanded Edition: The Legendary Saxophonist In Two Ultra-rare Sessions [ Jasmine / CD - released 8/Jan/2021 ] Charlie Ventura, one of the most popular, fondly-remembered, and singular saxophone voices in this history of jazz, is the star of these two legendary recording sessions that have not been heard in more than five decades. A 1953 broadcast from New... |
Chubby Checker
Twist It Up (The First Four Albums) [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Feb/2012 ] The supreme Chubby Checker was unsurpassed as the king of the rock & roll dance craze and unleashed some of the most enduring pop music of the last fifty years. Featuring all his great 'Twist' hits of the early '60s with 'The Twist'... |
Chuck Berry
Rock And Roll Music - The Ultimate '50s Singles As & Bs 1955 - 1958 [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/Sep/2009 ] Chuck Berry was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and here we present his original versions of some of the most recorded songs of all time. For the first time on CD Chuck Berry's first 14 singles, A-Sides and B-Sides... |
Chuck Higgins
Come on and Blow Your Horn - Selected Singles 1953 - 1957 [ Jasmine Records / CD - released 8/Jul/2022 ] A seminal influence on a young Frank Zappa and his various Mothers, and a powerful live performer to boot, saxblaster CHUCK HIGGINS was one of the most popular attractions of the West Coast's mid 50s early R&R scene. He recorded prolifically, for... |
Chuck Willis
The Songs of Chuck Willis - From The Bottom Of My Heart: My Life, My Story, My Songs 1951-1961 [ Jasmine Records / 2 CD - released 11/Nov/2016 ] Today Chuck Willis is rightly acknowledged as a breakthrough pioneer of R&B who, after a few years of R&B only chart hits suddenly broke through to the pop market with five hits between 1957 and 1958. 'It's Too Late' was a hit for Chuck in 1956... |
The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem
Raise A Glass to the Sounds of The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem - Four Original Albums [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Oct/2012 ] The Clancy Brothers were an influential Irish family of folk singers who are widely credited for popularising traditional Irish music in the United States. Best known for their work with Tommy Makem there's little doubt that in the 1960s... |
Clarence 'Frogman' Henry
You Always Hurt the One You Love - The Complete Singles [ Jasmine / CD - released 13/May/2016 ] Clarence 'Frogman' Henry has always been a favourite of New Orleans R&B collectors and unlike many of the artists who emanated from that city's vibrant and unique music scene, Clarence managed to break out of Louisiana and score a significant number... |
Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown
Boogie Uproar - The Complete Aladdin/Peacock Singles As & Bs 1947-1961 [ Jasmine Records / 2 CD - released 12/Jan/2017 ] Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown was more than just a blues musician; throughout his long career he embraced many of the tributaries of American music. As well as being a superb guitarist, influenced heavily, like B. B. King, on the style of T-Bone Walker,... |
The Clark Sisters
A Salute To The Great Singing Groups / The Clark Sisters Swing Again [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/Jul/1996 ] For those of you, who love swing era vocal group for their sound and nothing else - you are in for a treat. Just close your eyes and listen. The quality of the recording, selection, musical arrangement and most important the sound of it are first... |
The Cleftones
Happy Memories - The Greatest Recordings of The Cleftones [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Jul/2012 ] The Cleftones were one of the great doo wop groups of the '50s and early '60s. Features their two original albums and all their singles including: 'Little Girl of Mine', 'For Sentimental Reasons' and the group's biggest pop hit... |
Cliff Richard & The Drifters / Shadows
Move It!... The Early Years 1958-59 [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Jul/2010 ] At the start of his career Cliff Richard was an out and out Rock & Roller, as these early recordings confirm, and indeed his first disc, 'Move It', is universally acknowledged as the UK's finest ever Rock & Roll record. This superb compilation... |
Cliffie Stone
Sings 'The Grunt Song' & Other Country Classics [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/Nov/2002 ] One suspects that Cliffie Stone was not too serious about his singing career, but nevertheless he achieved three Country hits in the late 1940s with "Silver Stars, Purple Sage, Eyes Of Blue" (1947), "Peepin' Through The Keyhole" and... |
The Clovers
The Feelin' Is Good [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Feb/2011 ] The Clovers are held in high regard in the history of R&B, and rightly so due to their slew of hits that made them the most successful group in the early days of the genre. This is the most comprehensive set of their early career ever released... |
Clyde McPhatter
More Of His Greatest Recordings: 3 Complete Albums Plus Bonus Tracks [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 11/Mar/2022 ] With his mellifluous, Gospel-infused voice, former Dominoes and Drifters lead singer CLYDE McPHATTER is acknowledged as one of the greatest, most influential singers of the 1950s and 60s. This compilation comprises three solo albums, "Golden Blues... |
Clyde Mcphatter
Twice As Nice - 1959 - 1961 [ Jasmine / 2 CD - released 1/Jul/2012 ] Founder of The Drifters and with a successful solo career, Clyde McPhatter was one of the most influential and consistently popular R&B artists of the pre-soul era. This superb 2CD set offers the four original albums: Let's Start All Over Again... |
The Coasters
Singles As & Bs 1955 - 1959 [ Jasmine / CD - released 1/Aug/2009 ] With their unique blend of humour and Rock & Roll, The Coasters were one of the most popular vocal groups of the '50s transcending the limited popularity of many other R&B groups of that time. A generous 30 tracks, including their earliest... |