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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EP51 Albert Collins
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Mr. Jack takes you on a trip with Albert Collins!

Bought by KMUW and WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 58:49
  • Purchases: 2
EP50 Tas Cru
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Mr. Jack Talks with Blues artist and mentor Tas Cru.

  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 59:19
EP49 Roy Rogers/ Chops not Chaps
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Roy Rogers is a master at the slide guitar. We explore this artist and his music on this show.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 59:47
  • Purchases: 1
EP48 Tougher than Tough Kim Wilson
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Kim Wilson has a rich history in the world of Blues.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 57:40
  • Purchases: 1
EP47 Bill Perry
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Another Great Blues man gone too soon. The music of Bill Perry.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 56:04
  • Purchases: 1
EP46 Rod Piazza
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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He studied under the great George "harmonica" Smith and is now one of the leaders in the West Coast Blues Sound.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 55:31
  • Purchases: 1
EP45 John Primer
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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John Primer is one of the few remaining musicians who played with some of the founding fathers of the Chicago Blues sound such as Muddy Waters. He ...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 58:54
  • Purchases: 1
EP44 Sue Foley
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Still in her teens and living in Canada, Sue Foley was summoned by Clifford Antone of the then Famous Antone's who bought her a plane ticket to com...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 58:46
  • Purchases: 1
EP43 Reverend Raven
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin' Alter Boys have a very unique sound that you immediately recognize them as soon as you hear the sound of Ravens'...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 58:36
  • Purchases: 1
EP42 Ana Popovic
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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Ana Popovic grew up in Serbia listening to her father's Blues records. Now she is herself a top name in the Blues world of musicians.

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 57:13
  • Purchases: 1
EP41 Koko Taylor
From: KKWE Niijii Radio
Series: Crusin' The Blues with Mr. Jack
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She had a singing voice and could belt out the blues like no other. Her last release ("Old School" on Alligator Records), before her passing in 200...

Bought by WTIP


  • Added: Apr 19, 2020
  • Length: 58:42
  • Purchases: 1
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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