Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack

Series produced by KKWE Niijii Radio

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This series of programs covers The Blues genre in its entirety, starting with music from the early 20th century through today. Host, Mr. Jack has been studying the history of blues for well over 30 years and has a large collection of Blues Music that he will be sharing with listeners as he adds some interesting historical facts behind the music, the artists and the songs.

Mr. Jack takes you on a journey- a virtual audio "road trip" to the many facets of the Blues Genre, including regional differences, history and where it is today. This is a great mix of music and education which any music enthusiast would enjoy.


231 Pieces

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EP21 Joanne Shaw Taylor
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A Brit Blues Gal from England's Black Country!

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 53:03
  • Purchases: 1
EP22 Ronnie Earl
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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The "Earl" of the Blues

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 50:18
EP23 "Chess Records Blues"
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Chess Records was one of the early flourishing record labels that had Blues artists on it roster.

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 54:31
EP24 Guitar Shorty
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Guitar Shorty is a veteran bluesman with a modern driving sound and pertinent lyrics for our day and age.

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 54:30
EP25 Jimmy Thackery
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Jimmy Thackery was a founding member of the Washington D.C. band, The Nighthawks. His song "Lickin' Gravy" off his "Empty Arms Motel" album is the ...

Bought by KMUW


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 57:39
  • Purchases: 1
EP26 Joe Bonamassa
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Joe Bonamassa was one of the child prodigies who's become a full-fledged musician as an adult. He seemingly puts out more albums per year than a lo...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 56:13
  • Purchases: 1
EP27 Robben Ford
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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The only job he ever has had is playing music.

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 57:04
EP28 The Blues of Robin Trower
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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"Bridge of Sighs" actually describes the heartfelt passion of the Blues of whom most consider a British Rocker from the 70s.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 59:17
  • Purchases: 1
EP29 The Mississippi Saxophone/Harmonic Blues
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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An exploration of the Harmonica as an instrument in the world of Blues music.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 57:03
  • Purchases: 1
EP30 The Boogie Man
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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John Lee Hooker

Bought by WTIP and KSRQ


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 58:52
  • Purchases: 2
EP31 The New “Old” blues From Mississippi
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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New musicians with an old sound.

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 56:26
EP32 A Smokin’ Duo
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A duo who left it's mark in Blues history.

Bought by KMUN and WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 55:42
  • Purchases: 2
EP33 Jimmy Vaughan
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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His style his more basic and leans towards the "traditional" sound than his brother Stevie's, but just as moving and effective as far as "feeling" ...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 53:11
EP34 Tommy Castro
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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"The most dangerous man in the Blues"

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 56:22
EP35 Little Bobby Houle
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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An interview with a Blues man from the land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota. Mr. Jack had the privilege to talk to Bobby Houle who has a true passion fo...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 58:06
EP36 Christmas Blues
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A Christmas Special from Mr Jack....

Bought by KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle, WJAB, Cove Mountain Educational Broadcasting, and KOJB 90.1 FM The eagle


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 55:51
  • Purchases: 4
EP37 Canada’s Colin James
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Another GREAT musician out of the land to the north of us her in the USA! Colin James is steeped in the Blues as you will hear on this road trip to...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 57:09
  • Purchases: 1
EP38 Bonnie Raitt
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A musician who has had a passion for Blues since her early days in the Folk music scene in the late 60s, and has somehow carried the Blues over in ...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 55:27
  • Purchases: 1
EP39 Duke Robillard The “Duke” of the Blues
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A founding member of the east coast band "Roomful of Blues", Duke Robillard is a master of many types of music related to Blues, Jazz and Swing.

Bought by KMUW and WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 56:46
  • Purchases: 2
EP40 Joey Gilmore respects the blues
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A diversified musician who is truly due more recognition in the world of music.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 59:27
  • Purchases: 1