Let's Play Chess: A Chess Records Anthology 2LP Exclusive The Wire and more

The Wire and more

amidst the sublime orchestration of Francis Hime

Baltimore Oriole

All tracks are original

1965’s Maiden Voyage remains one of the pinnacle artistic achievements of the great pianist’s career

Let's Play Chess: A Chess Records Anthology 2LP Exclusive The Wire and moreThe story of Chess Records is the story of American popular music in the second half of the twentieth century. Best known for capturing the sound of acoustic blues, originating from the Mississippi Delta and filtered through Chicagos South Side, going electric and for releasing some of the earliest rock and roll singles, Chess also has a deep catalog of jazz, R&B and soul recordings. The legacy of Chess Records endures more than 75 years later.