Object Details artist Smith, Bessie 1894-1937 Notes Bessie Smith, vocals (all works); Louis Armstrong, cornet, Fred Longshaw, organ (1st-2nd works); Fletcher Henderson, piano, with others (3rd-4th, ...

Last week Columbia Phonograph Co. issued a Bessie Smith Album, containing re-pressings of six of the 80-odd records she made between 1922 and 1929.

The Band released many songs considered bona fide classics. These five standout songs, however, might have fallen below the radar.

Maria Muldaur honors her former mentor and friend on her new album, “One Hour Mama: The Blues of Victoria Spivey.” ...