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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EP171 Nora Jean Wallace
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Newest release from a Blues veteran, Nora Jean Wallace, who has been missing in action for the past 16 years.

  • Added: Mar 03, 2021
  • Length: 59:59
EP170 Pee Wee Crayton
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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The first electric Blues artist to use a Fender Stratocaster given to him by Leo Fender himself.

Bought by WLPR


  • Added: Mar 02, 2021
  • Length: 59:14
  • Purchases: 1
EP169 Hollywood Fats Band
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Hollywood Fats (Michael Mann) was a young guitar player who loved the sounds and style of musics from a time long past.

Bought by WLPR


  • Added: Feb 12, 2021
  • Length: 59:55
  • Purchases: 1
EP168 Blues in the Mississippi Night by Alan Lomax
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Recorded at Decca Studios late one night into the early morning hours in 1947, three Chicago musicians reminisced their former times in early 20th ...

  • Added: Feb 12, 2021
  • Length: 01:52:28
EP167 2020 Pandemic of Fear by Moanin' Jack Webb
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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An album of related topics which address the issues of the year 2020.

  • Added: Jan 28, 2021
  • Length: 59:58
EP166 A Tribute to Jeff Healey
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Jeff Healey was well known for his Blues/Rock, but his true love and passion was for American Jazz.

  • Added: Jan 26, 2021
  • Length: 59:56
EP165 Debbie Davies
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A long overdue tribute to a great musician and contributor to the world of Blues Music, Debbie Davies.

  • Added: Jan 20, 2021
  • Length: 59:28
EP164 Out Came the Blues
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Some historical recordings from another era.

  • Added: Jan 20, 2021
  • Length: 58:58
EP163 Sweet Tea by Buddy Guy
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A revisit to a great album by Buddy Guy recorded in 2001.

  • Added: Jan 20, 2021
  • Length: 59:54
EP162 Stevie Ray Vaughan
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Remembering one who introduced Blues to a new generation.

  • Added: Jan 20, 2021
  • Length: 01:00:02
EP161 Kerry Kearney
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A new compilation record of a great modern day slide player.

  • Added: Jan 20, 2021
  • Length: 59:51
EP160 Harmonica Shah & Howard Glazer
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A recording reunion for two musicians in the Blues world.

  • Added: Jan 20, 2021
  • Length: 01:00:01
EP159 Kirk Fletcher
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Blues music has been his world most of his life.

  • Added: Jan 20, 2021
  • Length: 57:23
EP158 Reverend John Wilkins
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A Bluesman who plays gospel as well as blues.

  • Added: Jan 20, 2021
  • Length: 59:58
EP157 Sugar Ray and the Bluetones with Charlie Baty
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Sugar Ray Norcia and the Bluetones featuring (the late) Little Charlie Baty

Bought by WNMU-FM


  • Added: Nov 30, 2020
  • Length: 58:37
  • Purchases: 1
EP156 From Hill Country to Mississippi Delta Blues
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Super Chikin' and Terry "Harmonica" Bean from Mississippi

  • Added: Nov 30, 2020
  • Length: 58:58
EP155 Paul Rodgers "Muddy Water Blues"
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A classic rocker's take on some songs of Muddy Waters.

Bought by WLPR


  • Added: Nov 30, 2020
  • Length: 59:58
  • Purchases: 1
EP154 Nobby Reed Project
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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A great Blues band from Swanton, Vermont, The Nobby Reed Project is one all blues enthusiasts should hear!

  • Added: Nov 13, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:09
EP153 Fenton Robinson (revisted)
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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The JSP Records label recently released a new album of unreleased material of Chicago's Bluesman Fenton Robinson which was recorded in England and ...

  • Added: Nov 02, 2020
  • Length: 59:56
EP152 Dion DiMucci
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Dion has been in the music business for over 60 years. For the past decade he's turned his attention to the Blues and recently came out with a new ...

  • Added: Nov 02, 2020
  • Length: 59:57