Empress Of The Blues 1923-33

Bessie Smith, The Empress Of The Blues, a uniquely highly effective, soulful and uncompromising blues singer, was an originator and a star. She grew to become one of many highest-paid Black performers of her time, influencing fellow blues and jazz singers for generations to return and serving to remodel the report trade. After treading the vaudeville boards within the 1910’s alongside Ma Rainey, Smith rose to the highest and was picked up by a struggling Columbia Data. Her first single Down Hearted Blues offered almost one million in 8 months, saving Columbia from chapter. Pressed on 140g black vinyl, this 13-track LP options a few of The Empress’ best-loved songs from her tragically brief profession. From her very earliest periods in 1923, via collaborations with Louis Armstrong and Fletcher Henderson to later reflections on prohibition. A becoming tribute to one of many true heroes, not solely of the blues, however musical historical past itself.