Koko Taylor (Acoustic Sounds): Vinyl LP 200topsellingUK2024 Alan Skidmore

Alan Skidmore

this 1961 date captures the essence of Ella Fitzgerald as most people got to see her live—with a swinging quartet

A Nice Day

Herbie Nichols was one of the most highly original and under-recognized pianists and composers in Jazz history

but personal problems in the early-60s forced him off the scene temporarily

Koko Taylor (Acoustic Sounds): Vinyl LP 200topsellingUK2024 Alan SkidmoreThe 1969 self titled album by Koko Taylor cemented her place as Chicagos undisputed Queen of the Blues. Scouted by Chess Records house bassist and producer Willie Dixon at Chicagos legendary Sylvios Lounge, Dixon provided his new protg with Wang Dang Doodle, a song that would sell more than a million copies and become her signature tune. Drawing heavily from her recent run of hit 45s, Koko Taylorfeatures, in addition to Wang Dang Doodle, Dixon penned