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

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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Once upon a time on the Mississippi Delta...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 53:41
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These three Kings of the Blues

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 55:45
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They tired and were weary of the depressed South and Migrated to the City of Promise, Chicago.

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 56:50
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More pioneers of the early “Chicago Blues” sound!

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 58:31
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Influences of Rock ‘n’ Roll from Chicago Blues artists!

Bought by KMUN


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 57:55
  • Purchases: 1
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Fenton Robinson and Hound Dog Taylor

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 55:55
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The "baddest" part of town... Speaking of the Blues that is.

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 49:54
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Texas is a BIG state with BIG Blues!

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 56:13
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Big State, Big History, Big Music Scene!

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 54:29
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Texas has it's own breed of Guitar Slingers!

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 54:59
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Blues from the West Coast has a different sound and approach than other regions.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 50:26
  • Purchases: 1
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Candye Kane had an amazing life. She had a great voice, cool music and was a woman who was a champion for other women in the world regarding strugg...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 50:23
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An amazing artist with an amazing story and amazing music!

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 56:53
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One of today’s primary source of Blues music is Chicago based Alligator Records!

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 57:37
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A band based out of Sacramento, California, Little Charlie and the Nightcats offer a unique flavor in the Blues world.

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 55:06
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Blues is no longer a music that is just for any one ethnic group. Everyone knows what Blues are and everyone has experienced the blues and can rela...

Bought by WNMU-FM, WNMU-FM, KPIP-LP, WNMU-FM, and KUPR low power FM


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 53:33
  • Purchases: 5
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“Too Slim and the Taildraggers” and Harmonica Shaw

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 55:39
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Two sisters, two individuals, two different approaches to the Blues!

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 53:58
  • Purchases: 1
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Another Legend gone too soon!

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 53:11
  • Purchases: 1
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The 2016 Fargo Blues Festival in Fargo, North Dakota.

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 54:48