Transatlantic StompbyE.C. Cobb & his Corn Eaters blues, jazz Junius "Junie" Cobb was a highly versatile musician. He played banjo, clarinet, piano and saxophone. He moved to Chicago in the 1920's and played with...more »
Get It FixedbyKansas City Five blues, jazz Banjoist Elmer Snowden formed the Kansas City Five in the 1920s. Cornet player Bubber Milley, who helped launch Duke Ellington's career, was probably the...more »
Hookworm BluesbyBlind Blake blues, jazz They say Blind Blake is the " King of Ragtime Guitar "
I would have to agree. Metaphorically speaking, getting hooked like a worm is like...more »
Pass The JugbyFrank Melrose blues At age sixteen Frank Melrose left home and eventually settled in St. Louis and then Kansas City, where he got busy playing music. Melrose...more »