One of the greatest of all Chicago bluesmen, vocalist, guitarist and harp player Bill Boy Arnold made his recording debut in 1952 and played harmonica on Bo Diddley's massive 1955 hit, "I'm A Man." A prolific songwriter, Arnold's songs have been covered by many artists including the influential English blues rock group, The Yardbirds. Arnold's career has spanned well over 50 years and he still continues to write and record new material. Presented here is Arnold's classic 1979 release, "Checkin' It Out," featuring nearly all original compositions, except for a pair of Little Walter tunes. The band is Billy Boy Arnold (vocals, harmonica); Tony S. McPhee (guitar); Wilbur Campbell (drums); Alan Fish (bass).

Green Book (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is the official soundtrack to the 2018 Academy Award-winning film “Green Book,” composed and curated by Kris Bowers. The album blends period-accurate blues, jazz, and classical-inspired performances with original score compositions that reflect the emotional journey and historical setting of the film. It features a combination of archival recordings, reinterpreted classics, and original piano-driven cues performed by The Don Shirley Trio and various vintage artists. The soundtrack captures the contrast between elegance and social tension portrayed in the story, moving seamlessly between upbeat jazz numbers, intimate piano pieces, and atmospheric orchestral scoring. Kris Bowers’ compositions provide emotional continuity, highlighting character development and key narrative moments with subtle yet expressive musical themes. Tracks such as “Water Boy,” “Lullaby of Birdland,” and “The Lonesome Road” showcase the virtuosity of Don Shirley’s musical style, while short score cues like “Dr. Shirley's Luggage” and “Makeup for Wounds” enhance the cinematic storytelling. The result is a richly textured soundtrack that bridges classical performance, jazz heritage, and modern film scoring.

No barriers. No boundaries. That's always been Ghalia Volt's approach to American roots music.

Over-glossed R&B tracks, heavy doses of keyboards and drum programming are an ideal way to make albums for the pop charts, but for B.B. King, they are tools of disaster. Lyrically and vocally the album holds up rather well. But King's signature guitar sound is often overshadowed in favor of synthesizers, rendering the tracks useless. Thankfully there are a few exceptions to this: "Lay Another Log on the Fire" and "Take Off Your Shoes" are solid tracks where King simply does what he does best, sing the blues and wails on Lucille. While collectors might need this for their collection, they will most likely scoff at the ridiculous arrangements; casual fans can skip this one altogether.

Indeed he is. Recorded in Los Angeles with a crew of young acolytes offering spot-on backing (guitarists Zach Zunis and Rick Holmstrom acquit themselves well), Arnold eases back into harness with a remake of "I Wish You Would" before exposing some fine new originals (the Chuck Berry-styled rocker "Move on Down the Road" is a stomping standout) and an homage to his old mentor Sonny Boy (a romping "Shake the Boogie").

Classic 1982 Chicago studio session also featuring Buddy Guy - plus stunning live tracks and previously unreleased three track studio session.

A collection of hard-stompin,’ party-down, all original songs penned from the rock and roll heart of George Thorogood. Along with his unstoppable, longtime band, The Destroyers, the album showcases tracks like the tour de force anthem “Gear Jammer,” the heartfelt country ballad “Oklahoma Sweetheart,” and the previously unreleased “Back In The U.S.A.” Additionally, hard-hitting barnburners like “I Really Like Girls,” and “If You Don’t Start Drinkin’ (I’m Gonna Leave),” served up with classic Thorogood swagger and tongue-in-cheek panache.