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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Savoy Brown started off as a blues band and was a force in the second wave of the British Blues invasion. They released this year (2020) their late...

  • Added: Nov 02, 2020
  • Length: 57:45
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A Multi-talented established artist who sings blues and jazz.

  • Added: Sep 01, 2020
  • Length: 59:43

  • Added: Sep 01, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
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A collection of Blues songs that have relevance to current issues in 2020

  • Added: Aug 18, 2020
  • Length: 59:13
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These three musicians changed the public's view of the Blues.

  • Added: Aug 18, 2020
  • Length: 59:49
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West Coast Bluesman Rick Holmstrom learned from the best!

  • Added: Aug 18, 2020
  • Length: 59:06
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An experience nof hearing a blue musician in a real blues club in Chicago.

  • Added: Jul 17, 2020
  • Length: 59:42
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A diverse artist, Kevin Moore (Keb' Mo') is a true star in the world of music.

  • Added: Jul 17, 2020
  • Length: 59:57
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A virtual trip back in time to November 21st, 1964 to Chicago's Regal Theater to hear B.B. King

  • Added: Jul 14, 2020
  • Length: 59:49
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A trip to Finland to hear one of the Country's premier Blues artists.

  • Added: Jun 29, 2020
  • Length: 59:53
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This Ace harp player has got a traditional sound and has shared the stage with many other musicians, yet remains somewhat a secret in the Blues li...

  • Added: Jun 29, 2020
  • Length: 59:24
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A career spanning 50 years, Robert Cray is a major mainstay in the world of Blues music.

  • Added: May 28, 2020
  • Length: 59:58
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Latest Release form Milwaukee -based Blues Band

  • Added: May 29, 2020
  • Length: 59:57

  • Added: May 21, 2020
  • Length: 59:38
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The music of Elmore James is explored in this episode.

  • Added: May 19, 2020
  • Length: 59:25
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A Young bluesman who's passion is keeping the flame of the Blues lit along with the acknowledgment of, and giving credit to, it's ancestral roots.

  • Added: May 14, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:00
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One of the many types of Blues music is a regional style named "Bentonia Blues" as it was founded and based out of Bentonia, Mississippi.

  • Added: May 12, 2020
  • Length: 59:36
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A great album from 1999. The album is "Double Shot" by Snooky Pryor and Mel Brown.

  • Added: May 10, 2020
  • Length: 59:06
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The Year 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of one of the best magazines on African-American Blues Tradition. This episode honors and congratulates th...

  • Added: Apr 24, 2020
  • Length: 59:56
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The First band to be recorded for the Alligator Records label.

  • Added: Apr 24, 2020
  • Length: 57:40