Blues (Reference)

The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated (in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from various sources.

Arthur Adams

• Home Brew [1975, Fantasy]
• Stomp the Floor [2009, Delta Groove Music]

Johnny Adams (1932–98)

• I Won't Cry [1959–63, Rounder], B+
• Reconsider Me [1969, Charly]
• Room with a View of the Blues [1987, Rounder]
• There's Always One More Time [1983–97, Rounder], B+(**)
• Man of My Word [1998, Rounder]

Africatown, AL

• Ancestor Sounds [2024, Free Dirt], B+(**)

Matt Andersen

• The Big Bottle of Joy [2023, Sonic], B+(**)

Kip Anderson

• A Dog Don't Wear No Shoes [1992, Ichiban]

Luther Allison (1939–97)

• Underground [1958, Ruf], B+(**)
• Luther's Blues [1974, Gordy]
• Love Me Papa [1977, Evidence]
• Life Is a Bitch [1984, Encore]
• Serious [1987, Blind Pig]
• Soul Fixin' Man [1994, Alligator]

Pink Anderson (1900–74)

• Volume 1: Carolina Blues Man [1961, Bluesville OBC], B+
• Volume 2: Medicine Show Man [1962, Bluesville OBC]

Billy Boy Arnold (1935– )

• Crying and Pleading [1955, Charly]
• I Wish You Would [1955–57, Charly], A–
• w/Jimmy McCracklin, Charlie Musslwhite, Christian Rannenberg, Keith Dunn, Henry Townswnd, Ben Corritore: The Walter Davis Project [2013, Electro-Fi], B+(***)

Kokomo Arnold (1901–68)

• Volume 1: 1930–1935: Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order [1930–35, Document]
• Bottleneck Guitar Trendsetters of the 1930's [1934–38, Yazoo]
• Original Kokomo Blues 1934–1938 [1934–38, EPM], A–

Mr. B

• Hallelujah Train [1994–95, Schoolkids]

Etta Baker (1913–2006)

• One-Dime Blues [1988–90, Rounder]
• Railroad Bill [1999, Music Maker], A–

Long John Baldry (1941– )

• It Still Ain't Easy [1991, Stony Plain]

Marcia Ball (1950– )

• Soulful Dress [1984, Rounder], A–
• Hot Tamale Baby [1985, Rounder]
• Gatorhythms [1989, Rounder], B+
• w/Angela Strehli, Lou Ann Barton: Dreams Come True [1990, Antone's], A
• Blue House [1994, Rounder], B+
• Let Me Play With Your Poodle [1997, Rounder]
• w/Irma Thomas, Tracy Nelson: Sing It! [1998, Rounder], B
• Roadside Attractions [2011, Alligator], B+(***)
• The Tattooed Lady and the Alligator Man [2014, Alligator], B+(*)
• Shine Bright [2018, Alligator], B+(**)

Barbecue Bob (1902–31)

• Chocolate to the Bone [1927–30, Yazoo], A–

Blue Lu Barker (1913–98)

• Blue Lu Barker 1946–1949 [1946–49, Classics], A–
• w/Wee Bea Booze, Baby Dee: Don't You Feel My Leg [1946–50, Delmark], B+(***)

Roosevelt "Booba" Barnes (1936–96)

• The Heartbroken Man [1990, Rooster]

Ronnie Barron (1943–97)

• Blues Delicacies, Vol. 1 [1979, Vivid Sound], B+(***)

Lou Ann Barton (1954– )

• Old Enough [1982, Antone's], B+
• Read My Lips [1989, Antone's]

Robert Belfour

• What's Wrong with You [2000, Epitaph]

Carey Bell (1936–2007)

• Mellow Down Easy [1991, Blind Pig]
• Deep Down [1995, Alligator]
• Gettin' Up: Live at Buddy Guy's Legends Rosa's [2007, Delmark]

Ed Bell

• Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order 1927–1930 [1927–30, Document]

Lurrie Bell (1958– )

• Young Man's Blues: The Best of the JSP Sessions [1989–90, JSP], B+(***)
• Mercurial Son [1995, Delmark]
• Blues Had a Baby [1999, Delmark]
• The Devil Ain't Got No Music [2012, Aria BG]
• Blues in My Soul [2013, Delmark], A–

T.D. Bell

• w/Erbie Bowser: It's About Time [1992, Spindletop]

Tab Benoit (1967– )

• Nice and Warm [1992, Justice]

Charles Bevel

• Meet "Mississippi Charles" Bevel [1973, A&M], B+(**)

Eric Bibb (1951– )

• Good Stuff [1997, Opus 3/EarthBeat], B+(*)
• Booker's Guitar [2010, Telarc], B+(***)
• Deeper in the Well [2011, Stony Plain], A–
• Jericho Road [2013, Stony Plain], B+(*)
• Blues People [2014, Stony Plain], B+(*)
• Dear America [2021, Provogue], B+(**)
• Ridin' [2023, Stony Plain], B+(***)
• Live at the Scala Theatre Stockholm [2024, Repute], B+(**)

Big Time Sarah (1953– )

• Lay It on 'em Girls [1993, Delmark]

Selwyn Birchwood (1985– )

• Living in a Burning House [2021, Alligator], B+(*)
• Exorcist [2023, Alligator], B+(*)

Elvin Bishop (1942– )

• Juke Joint Jump [1975, Capricorn], B+
• Struttin' My Stuff [1976, Capricorn], A–
• Hometown Boy Makes Good [1976, Capricorn], B+
• Raisin' Hell: Live! [1976, Capricorn], A–
• Sure Feels Good: The Best of Elvin Bishop [1974–78, Polydor], A–
• Big Fun [1988, Alligator], B
• Don't Let the Bossman Get You Down! [1991, Alligator], B
• Can't Even Do Wrong Right [2014, Alligator], B+(**)

Scrapper Blackwell (1903–54)

• The Virtuoso Guitar of Scrapper Blackwell [1925–34, Yazoo]

Blind Blake (1895–1937)

• The Master of Ragtime Guitar: The Essential Recordings of Blind Blake [1926–29, Indigo], B+
• Ragtime Guitar's Foremost Fingerpicker [1926–32, Yazoo], B+

Bobby "Blue" Bland (1930–2013)

• Blues Consolidated [1958, MCA]
• The "3B" Blues Boy (1952–1959) [1952–59, Ace], A–
• Two Steps From the Blues [1956–60, MCA], A–
• I Pity the Fool: The Duke Recordings, Vol. 1 [1952–60, MCA, 2 CD], A–
• Call on Me [1963, MCA]
• The Best of Bobby Bland [1957–64, MCA]
• The Soul of the Man [1966, MCA]
• Touch of the Blues [1967, Duke]
• The Voice: Duke Recordings 1959–69 [1959–69, Ace], A
• Turn on Your Love Light: The Duke Recordings, Vol. 2 [1960–64, MCA, 2CD]
• Greatest Hits Vol. One: The Duke Recordings [1957–69, MCA], A
• Woke Up Screaming [1974, Duke]
• 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Bobby Bland [1961–74, MCA], A–
• Foolin' with the Blues [(1983), Charly]
• Greatest Hits Vol. Two: The ABC-Dunhill/MCA Recordings [1973–84, MCA], A–
• Years of Tears [1993, Malaco]
• Blues at Midnight [2003, Malaco], B+(**)

Rory Block (1949– )

• High Heeled Blues [1981, Rounder]
• Best Blues and Originals [1981–87, Rounder], B
• Color Me Wild: Inside Your Own Mind You Are Perfectly Free [Alacazam/Alacazar]
• Mama's Blues [1991, Rounder]
• Ain't I a Woman [1992, Rounder]
• Gone Woman Blues: The Country Blues Collection [1989–95, Rounder]
• Last Fair Deal [2003, Telarc]
• From the Dust [2005, Telarc]
• The Lady and Mr. Johnson [2006, Rykodisc]
• Blues Walkin' Like a Man: A Tribute to Son House [2008, Stony Plain]
• Shake 'Em on Down: A Tribute to Mississippi Fred McDowell [2011, Stony Plain], B+(**)
• Ain't Nobody Worried: Celebrating Great Women of Song [2022, Stony Plain], B+(**)

Michael Bloomfield (1943–81)

• w/Al Kooper, Stephen Stills: Super Session [1968, Columbia]
• Live at Bill Graham's Fillmore West [1969, Columbia]
• Don't Say That I Ain't Your Man: Essential Blues [1964–69, Columbia/Legacy], B+

Blue Moon Marquee

• Scream, Holler and Howl [2021, Ilda], B+(*)

Blues Jumpers [1997– ]

• Wheels Start Turning [1997, Ridge]

Lucille Bogan (1897–1948)

• Lucille Bogan (1923–1935) [1923–35, Story of Blues]
• w/Walter Roland: Lucille Bogan and Walter Roland (1927–1935) [1927–35, Yazoo]
• w/Walter Roland: Reckless Woman 1927–1935 [1927–35, EPM Musique]
• Shave 'Em Dry: The Best of Lucille Bogan [1933–35, Columbia/Legacy], A–

Deanna Bogart (1960– )

• Out to Get You [1991, Blind Pig]
• The Great Unknown [1998, Shanachie], B–

Zuzu Bollin (1922–90)

• Texas Bluesman [1989, Antone's], B

Joe Bonamassa (1977– )

• Tales of Time [2023, J&R Adventures], B–

Son Bonds (1909–47)

• Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order [1934–41, Wolf]

Juke Boy Bonner (1932–78)

• Juke Boy Bonner, 1960–1967 [1960–67, Flyright]
• Life Gave Me a Dirty Deal [1968–69, Arhoolie]
• The Sonet Blues Story [1971, Verve], B+(**)

Roy Book Binder (1941– )

• The Hillbilly Blues Cats [1992, Rounder]
• Live Book . . . Don't Start Me Talkin' [1994, Rounder], A–
• Polk City Ramble [1998, Rounder], B

Eddie Bo (1930–2009)

• Check Mr. Popeye [1959–62, Rounder], B+(**)

James Booker (1939–83)

• Junco Partner [1976, Hannibal], B+(**)
• Gonzo: Live 1976 [1976, Rockbeat, 2CD], A–
• Vol. 1: At Onkel Pö's Carnegie Hall, Hamburg 1976 [1976, Jazzline], B+(**)
• New Orleans Piano Wizard, Live! [1977, Rounder], A–
• Resurrection of the Bayou Maharajah [1977–82, Rounder], B+
• Classified [1982, Rounder]

Monk Boudreaux (1941– )

• Big Chief Monk Boudreux: Bloodstains and Teardrops [2021, Whiskey Bayou], B+(*)

R.L. Boyce (1955– )

• Rattlesnake Boogie [2018, Waxploitation], B+(*)

Eddie Boyd (1914–94)

• The Complete Recordings 1947–1950 [1947–50, EPM Musique]
• Five Long Years: The Complete Recordings, Vol. 2 1951–1953 [1951–53, EPM Musique]
• Third Degree [1951–59, Charly]
• The Sonet Blues Story [1974, Verve], B+(**)

Ishmon Bracey (1901–70)

• Complete Recorded Works 1928–1929 [1928–29, Document]

Doyle Bramhall (1949– )

• Bird Nest on the Ground [1994, Antone's], B+

Billy Branch (1951– )

Hadda Brooks (1916–2002)

• That's My Desire [1945–50, Virgin]
• Jump Back Honey: The Complete Okeh Sessions [1952–53, Epic/Legacy], B
• Time Was When [1996, Virgin], B

Lonnie Brooks (1933– )

• Bayou Lightning [1979, Alligator]
• Live from Chicago: Bayou Lightning Strikes [1987, Alligator], B
• Roadhouse Rules [1996, Alligator], B
• Deluxe Edition [1979–96, Alligator], B

Big Bill Broonzy (1893–1958)

• The Young Big Bill Broonzy 1928–1935 [1928–35, Yazoo], A
• Do That Guitar Rag 1928–1935 [1928–35, Yazoo], A–
• All the Classic Sides 1928–1937 [1928–37, JSP]
• Good Time Tonight [1930–40, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Big Bill's Blues [1937–41, Epic], A–
• Warm, Witty and Wise [1930–41, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Essential [1930–42, Classic Blues, 2CD], A
• Treat Me Right [1951, Tradition], B+
• w/Graeme Bell: Big Bill Broonzy in Concert With Graeme Bell [1951, Jasmine], B
• On Tour in Britain, 1952 [1952, Jasmine]
• w/Washboard Sam: Big Bill Broonzy and Washboard Sam [1953, Chess], A–
• Big Bill Broonzy Sings Folk Songs [1956, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–
• Trouble in Mind [1956–57, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–
• Absolutely the Best [(2000), Fuel 2000], B–
• Big Bill's Blues [Topaz]

Al Broussard

• New Orleans Piano [(1998), Wolf]

Buster Brown (1911–76)

• Raise a Ruckus Tonight [1960–61, Relic]
• The New King of the Blues [1960–61, Collectables]

Charles Brown (1922–99)

• The Chronological Charles Brown 1944–1945 [1944–45, Classics]
• Snuff Dippin' Mama [1946–47, Night Train]
• Driftin' Blues: The Best of Charles Brown [1946–56, EMI], B+
• The Complete Aladdin Recordings of Charles Brown [1945–56, Mosaic, 5 CD]
• One More for the Road [1987, Blue Side]
• All My Life [1990, Bullseye], B+
• Blues and Other Love Songs [1992, 32 Jazz], B
• Alone at the Piano [1989–94, Savoy Jazz], B+(*)
• These Blues [1995, Verve]
• Black Night [(2005), Masked Weasel], B

Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (1924– )

• The Original Peacock Recordings [1948–59, Rounder], A–
• Pressure Cooker [1973, Alligator], B
• Bogaloosa Boogie Man [1975, Sunnyside], B–
• Alright Again! [1981, Rounder]
• Atomic Energy [1984, Blues Boy]
• Texas Swing [1988, Rounder]

Mel Brown (1939–2009)

• Chicken Fat [1967, Impulse]
• The Wizard [1968, Impulse], B–
• Blues for We [1969, Impulse], C+
• The Wizard / Blues for We [1968–69, Impulse], C+

Walter Brown (1917–56)

Bob Brozman (1954– )

• Devil's Slide [(1988), Rounder]
• A Truckload of Blues [1992, Rounder]
• Post-Industrial Blues [2007, Ruf], B+(**)

Precious Bryant (1942–2013)

• Feel Me Good [2002, Terminus], B+(**)
• The Truth [2004, Terminus], A–
• My Name Is Precious [2005, Music Maker Relief Foundation], B+(***)

Roy Buchanan (1939–88)

• Roy Buchanan [1972, Polydor]
• Sweet Dreams: The Anthology [1972–75, Polydor, 2 CD]
• Guitar on Fire: The Atlantic Sessions [1976–78, Rhino], B–
• When a Guitar Plays the Blues [1985, Alligator], B+

Bumble Bee Slim (1905–68)

• 1931–1937 [1931–37, Document]
• Back in Town! [1962, Pacific Jazz], B+(**)

Cedric Burnside (1978– )

• I Be Trying [2021, Single Lock], B+(**)
• Hill Country Love [2024, Provogue], B+(**)

R.L. Burnside (1926– )

• Bad Luck City [1991, Fat Possum]
• Too Bad Jim [1993, Fat Possum], B
• A Ass Pocket o' Whiskey [1996, Matador], B+
• Mr. Wizard [1997, Fat Possum]
• Sound Machine Groove [1997, High Water/HMG]
• Wish I Was in Heaven Sitting Down [2000, Fat Possum]
• Mississippi Hill Country Blues [(2001), Fat Possum]
• Burnside on Burnside [2001, Fat Possum/Epitaph]

Butterbeans and Susie

• Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order: Volume 1, 1924–1925 [1924–25, Document], B+
• Elevator Papa, Switchboard Mama [1927–30, JSP]

Paul Butterfield (1942–87)

• The Paul Butterfield Blues Band [1965, Elektra], B+
• East-West [1966, Elektra], B+
• The Resurrection of Pigboy Crabshaw [1967, Elektra]
• An Anthology: The Elektra Years [1965–71, Elektra, 2 CD]
• Paul Butterfield's Better Days [1973, Bearsville]

Gail Caesar (1984– )

• Guitar Woman Blues [2023, Music Maker], B+(**)

Eddie C. Campbell (1939–2018)

• King of the Jungle [1977, Rooster]
• Hopes and Dreams [2000, Red Rooster]
• Tear This World Up [2008, Delmark], B+(**)

John Campbell (1952–93)

• One Believer [1991, Elektra]
• Howlin' Mercy [1993, Elektra]

Gus Cannon (1885–1979)

• Cannon's Jug Stompers: The Complete Works 1927–1930 [1927–30, Yazoo], B

Toronzo Cannon (1968– )

• The Chicago Way [2016, Alligator], B+(*)

James Carr (1942– )

• Take Me to the Limit [1991, Goldwax]
• The Essential James Carr [(1995), Razor & Tie], B

Leroy Carr (1905–35)

• Naptown Blues (1929–1934) [1929–34, Yazoo]
• Hurry Down Sunshine [1928–35, Indigo], A–
• Sloppy Drunk [1928–35, Catfish, 2 CD], A–
• Whiskey Is My Habit, Cool Women Is All I Crave: The Best of Leroy Carr [1928–35, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–

Tia Carroll

• You Gotta Have It [2021, Little Village Foundation], B+(**)

Bo Carter (1893–1964)

• Banana in Your Fruit Basket: Red Hot Blues 1931–36 [1931–36, Yazoo]
• Twist It Babe 1931–1940 [1931–40, Yazoo]

The Cash Box Kings

• Oscar's Motel [2023, Alligator], B+(**)

Cephas and Wiggins [1984– ]

• Dog Days of August [1986, Flying Fish]
• Cool Down [1996, Alligator], B+
• Homemade [1999, Alligator], B
• Richmond Blues [2008, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–

Chicago Blues [2009– ]

• A Living History [2009, Raisin' Music, 2CD]
• A Living History: The (R)Evolution Continues [2011, Raisin' Music, 2CD]

Gary Clark Jr. (1984– )

• The Bright Lights EP [2011, Warner Brothers, EP], B+(**)
• Blak and Blu [2012, Warner Brothers], B–
• Live [2014, Warner Brothers, 2CD], B+(*)
• The Story of Sonny Boy Slim [2015, Warner Brothers]
• This Land [2019, Warner Brothers], B
• JPEG RAW [2024, Warner], B–

W.C. Clark (1939– )

• Lover's Plea [1998, Black Top], B+

William Clarke (1951–96)

• Blowin' Like Hell [1990, Alligator]
• Serious Intentions [1992, Alligator]

Eddy Clearwater (1935–2018)

• The Chief [1980, Rooster Blues]
• A Real Good Time: Live! [1990, Rooster Blues]

Jon Cleary (1962– )

• Dyna-Mite [2018, FHQ], B+(*)

Willie Cobbs (1932– )

• Down to Earth [1994, Rooster]

Deborah Coleman (1956– )

• I Can't Lose [1997, Blind Pig]

Gary B.B. Coleman (1947– )

• Nothin' But the Blues [1987, Ichiban]
• If You Can Beat Me Rockin' [1988, Ichiban]
• The Best of Gary B.B. Coleman [(1991), Ichiban]

Albert Collins (1932–93)

• The Complete Imperial Recordings [1968–70, EMI, 2 CD], B
• Ice Pickin' [1978, Alligator], A–
• Frostbite [1980, Alligator], B+
• Don't Lose Your Cool [1983, Alligator]
• w/Robert Cray, Johnny Copeland: Showdown! [1985, Alligator], B+
• Cold Snap [1986, Alligator], B+
• Deluxe Edition [(1997), Alligator]

Sam Collins (1887–1949)

• Jail House Blues [(1990), Yazoo]

Jay Collins

• Rivers Blues and Other People [2012, Sundown], B+(***)

Joanna Connor (1962– )

• Believe It! [1989, Blind Pig]
• Slidetime [1998, Blind Pig], C+

Johnny Copeland (1937–97)

• Fuel Presents an Introduction to Johnny Copeland [1961–67, Fuel], B+(**)
• Copeland Special [1981, Rounder], B+(***)
• Make My Home Where I Hang My Hat [1982, Rounder]
• Texas Twister [1983, Rounder]
• Bringin' It All Back Home [1985, Rounder]

Shemekia Copeland (1979– )

• Turn the Heat Up [1998, Alligator]
• Wicked [2000, Alligator], B
• Outskirts of Love [2015, Alligator], B+(*)
• Uncivil War [2020, Alligator], B+(*)
• Done Come Too Far [2022, Alligator], B+(**)

Bob Corritore (1956– )

• Bob Corritore & Friends: Down Home Blues Revue [1995–2012, SWMAF/VizzTone], B+(**)
• Bob Corritore & Friends: Spider in My Stew [2021, SWMAF/VizzTone], B+(**)

Elizabeth Cotten (1892–1987)

• Freight Train and Other North Carolina Folk Songs and Tunes [1957–58, Smithsonian/Folkways]
• Folksongs and Instrumentals With Guitar [1958, Smithsonian/Folkways]
• Shake Sugaree, Vol. 2 [1965, Smithsonian/Folkways]
• Live! [1983, Arhoolie], B+(***)

James Cotton (1935– )

• Best of the Verve Years [1967–68, Verve], B+
• High Compression [1984, Alligator]
• Deep in the Blues [1996, Verve], A–

Ida Cox (1896–1967)

• The Essential [1923–40, Classic Blues, 2 CD], B+
• w/Coleman Hawkins: Blues for Rampart Street [1961, Riverside OJC], B

Robert Cray (1953– )

• Bad Influence [1983, Hightone], B
• False Accusations [1985, Hightone]
• Strong Persuader [1986, Mercury], B–
• Don't Be Afraid of the Dark [1988, Mercury], C+
• Midnight Stroll [1990, Mercury]
• I Was Warned [1992, Mercury], C
• Shame + a Sin [1995, Mercury], B
• Sweet Potato Pie [1997, Mercury]
• Heavy Picks: The Robert Cray Collection [1980–97, Mercury], B
• Take Your Shoes Off [1999, Rykodisc]
• Shoulda Been Home [2001, Rykodisc]
• Time Will Tell [2003, Sanctuary], B–
• Twenty [2005, Sanctuary], B
• Live From Across the Pond [2006, Nozzle/Vanguard, 2CD], B–
• Robert Cray and Hi Rhythm [2017, Jay-Vee]
• That's What I Heard [2020, Nozzle/Thirty Tigers]

Pee Wee Crayton (1914–85)

• Pee Wee's Blues: The Complete Aladdin and Imperial Recordings [1951–55, Capitol]

Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup (1905–74)

• That's All Right Mama [1941–54, RCA], B
• When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 7: Rock Me Momma [1941–54, Bluebird], B+
• Mean Ol' Frisco [1960, Collectables]

Nick Curran

• Fixin' Your Head [2000, Texas Jamboree]
• Nitelife Boogie [2001, Texas Jamboree]
• Reform School Girl [2010, Electro-Groove]

Olu Dara (1941– )

• In the World: From Natchez to New York [1998, Atlantic], B
• Neighborhoods [2001, Atlantic], B+

Charles "Cow Cow" Davenport (1894–1955)

• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 [1925–29, Document]
• Charles "Cow Cow" Davenport 1926–1938 [1926–38, Best of Blues]
• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2 [1929–45, Document]

Debbie Davies (1952– )

• Picture This [1993, Blind Pig]
• I Got That Feeling [1996, Blind Pig], B
• Tales from the Austin Motel [1999, Shanachie]

Davina and the Vagabonds [2006– ]

• Sunshine [2014, Roustabout], B+(**)

CeDell Davis (1927– )

• Feel Like Doin' Something Wrong [1993, Fat Possum]
• The Best of CeDell Davis [(1995), Fat Possum]
• When Lightnin' Struck the Pine [2002, Fast Horse]

Clarence "Bluesman" Davis (1945– )

• Shake It for Me [2023, Music Maker], A–

Reverend Gary Davis (1896–1972)

• The Complete Early Recordings of Rev. Gary Davis [1935–49, Yazoo], A–
• Pure Religion and Bad Company [1957, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–
• Blues and Ragtime [1962–66, Shanachie], A–
• Demons and Angels [1958–66, Shanachie, 3 CD], A–
• From Blues to Gospel [1971, Biograph], B
• Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Rev. Gary Davis [1935–71, Shout! Factory], A–

Guy Davis (1952– )

• Stomp Down the Rider [1995, Red House]
• Call Down the Thunder [1996, Red House], B+
• You Don't Know My Mind [1998, Red House], A–
• Butt Naked Free [2000, Red House], A–
• Give in Kind [2002, Red House], A–
• Chocolate to the Bone [2003, Red House], B+
• Juba Dance [2013, M.C.]
• Kokomo Kidd [2015, M.C.], B+(*)
• Be Ready When I Call You [2021, M.C.], B+(***)
• The Legend of Sugarbelly [2024, M.C.], B+(***)

Larry Davis (1936–94)

• I Ain't Beggin' Nobody [1987, Evidence]
• Sooner or Later [1992, Bullseye Blues]

Walter Davis (1912–63)

• Volume 1: 2 August 1933 to 28 July 1935 [Complete Recorded Works 1933–1952 in Chronological Order] [1933–35, Document], B+(***)
• Volume 2: 28 July 1935 to 5 May 1937 [Complete Recorded Works 1933–1952 in Chronological Order] [1935–37, Document], B+(**)
• Volume 3: 5 May 1937 to 17 June 1938 [Complete Recorded Works 1933–1952 in Chronological Order] [1937–38, Document], B+(*)
• Volume 4: 17 June 1938 to 21 July 1939 [Complete Recorded Works 1933–1952 in Chronological Order] [1938–39, Document], B+(*)
• Volume 5: 21 July 1939 to 12 July 1940 [Complete Recorded Works 1933–1952 in Chronological Order] [1939–40, Document], B+(**)
• Volume 6: 12 July 1940 to 12 February 1946 [Complete Recorded Works 1933–1952 in Chronological Order] [1940–46, Document], B+(**)
• Volume 7: 12 February 1946 to 27 July 1952 [Complete Recorded Works 1933–1952 in Chronological Order] [1946–52, Document], B+(**)
• The Bullet Sides: 1949–1952 [1949–52, Krazy Kat]

Jimmy Dawkins (1936– )

• Fast Fingers [1969, Delmark]
• Feel the Blues [1985, JSP]
• Kant Sheck Dees Bluze [1991, Earwig]
• Me, My Gitar and the Blues [1997, Ichiban], B+

Paul DeLay (1952– )

• Paulzilla [1992, Criminal]
• Take It from the Turnaround [1996, Evidence]
• Burnin' [Criminal]

Corey Dennison

• Night After Night [2017, Delmark], B+(***)

Luther Dickinson (1973– )

• Hambone's Meditations [2012, Songs of the South]
• Rock 'N Roll Blues [2014, New West], B+(*)

Floyd Dixon (1929–2006)

• Cow Town Blues [1948–50, Ace]
• His Complete Aladdin Recordings [1949–52, Capitol, 2 CD], B+
• Marshall Texas Is My Home [1953–57, Specialty], B+(***)
• Wake Up and Live! [1996, Alligator], A–

Willie Dixon (1915–92)

• I Am the Blues [1970, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• The Chess Box [(1989), Chess, 2 CD]
• The Original Wang Dang Doodle: The Chess Recordings and More [(1995), Chess]

K.C. Douglas (1913–75)

• K.C.'s Blues [1961, Bluesville OBC], A–

Chris Duarte (1963– )

• Texas Sugar / Strat Magic [1994, Jive/Novus], B
• Ain't Giving Up [2023, Provogue], B+(*)

Champion Jack Dupree (1910–92)

• New Orleans Barrelhouse Boogie [1940–41, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• 1945–1953 [1945–53, Krazy Kat]
• Blues for Everybody [1951–55, Charly]
• Blues from the Gutter [1958, Atlantic]
• Jivin' With Jack: Live in Manchester, May 1966 [1966, Jasmine, 2 CD], B+
• The Sonet Blues Story [1971, Verve], A–
• Back Home in New Orleans [1990, Bullseye]
• Forever and Ever [1991, Bullseye], A
• One Last Time [1993, Bullseye], B+
• A Portrait of Champion Jack Dupree [1990–93, Rounder], A–

Big Joe Duskin

• Cincinnati Stomp [1977, Arhoolie]

Snooks Eaglin (1936– )

• Country Boy in New Orleans [(1958), Arhoolie]
• The Complete Imperial Recordings [1960–63, Capitol], B
• The Sonet Blues Story [1971, Verve], B+(***)
• The Sonet Blues Story: With His New Orleans Friends [1977, Verve], B+(***)
• Teasin' You [1992, Black Top]
• Soul's Edge [1995, Black Top]

Ronnie Earl (1953– )

• Peace of Mind [1990, Black Top]
• I Like It When It Rains [1990, Antone's]
• Test of Time: A Retrospective [(1992), Black Top]
• Language of the Soul [1994, Bullseye]
• Blues Guitar Virtuoso Live in Europe [1995, Bullseye]
• Hope Radio [2007, Stony Plain], B
• Rise Up [2020, Stony Plain], B+(*)
• Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters: Mercy Me [2022, Stony Plain], B+(**)

David Honeyboy Edwards (1915– )

• I've Been Around [1974–77, Trix], B
• Delta Bluesman [1942–79, Earwig]
• White Windows [1988, Evidence]

Big Chief Ellis

• w/Tarheel Slim, Brownie McGhee, John Cephas: Big Chief Ellis [1977, Trix]

Tinsley Ellis (1957– )

• Naked Truth [2024, Alligator], B+(**)

William Lee Ellis

• Ghost Hymns [2023, Yellow Dog], B+(***)

Sleepy John Estes (1899–1977)

• Complete Works, Vol. 1 (1929–1937) [1929–37, Document]
• I Ain't Gonna Be Worried No More: 1929–1940 [1929–40, Yazoo], A–
• Brownsville Blues: His 23 Greatest Songs [1929–41, Wolf], A–
• Complete Works, Vol. 2 (1937–1941) [1937–41, Document]
• The Legend of Sleepy John Estes [1962, Delmark], A–
• Goin' to Brownsville [1962, Testament], B
• w/Hammie Nixon: Live in Japan [1974, Delmark], B+(***)

Robert Connelly Farr

• Pandora Sessions [2023, self-released], B+(***)

Robert Finley (1954– )

• Sharecropper's Son [2021, Easy Eye Sound], B+(***)
• Black Bayou [2023, Easy Eye Sound], B+(**)

Samantha Fish (1989– )

• w/Jesse Dayton: Death Wish Blues [2023, Rounder], B+(**)

Mary Flower (1949– )

• Blues Jubilee [1994, Resounding]
• Misery Loves Company [2011, Yellow Dog], B+(**)

Billy Flynn (1956– )

• Lonesome Highway [2017, Delmark], B

Sue Foley (1968– )

• Young Girl Blues [1992, Antone's], B
• Without a Warning [1993, Antone's], A
• Big City Blues [1995, Antone's], A–
• Walk in the Sun [1996, Discovery], B+
• Ten Days in November [1998, Shanachie], A–
• Love Comin' Down [2000, Shanachie], A–
• Back to the Blues [2000, Antone's], B+
• Where the Action Is . . . [2002, Shanachie], B+
• Change [2004, Ruf], B+(***)
• The Ice Queen [2018, Stony Plain], B+(***)
• Pinky's Blues [2021, Stony Plain], A–
• Live in Austin Vol. 1 [2023, Stony Plain], B+(**)
• One Guitar Woman [2024, Stony Plain], B+(***)

Robben Ford (1951– )

• Blues Collection [(1997), Blue Rockit]
• Sunrise [(1999), Rhino]

T-Model Ford (1925–2013)

• Bad Man [2002, Fat Possum]
• Taledragger [2011, Alive], B+(***)

Ruthie Foster (1964– )

• The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster [2007, Blue Corn Music]
• The Truth According to Ruthie Foster [2009, Blue Corn Music]
• Let It Burn [2012, Blue Corn Music], B+(*)
• Healing Time [2022, Blue Corn Music], B

Calvin Frazier (1915–72)

• This Old World's in a Tangle [(1993), Laurie]

Frank Frost (1936–99)

• Hey Boss Man [1962, Philips]
• Ride with Your Daddy Tonight [1985, Charly]

Blind Boy Fuller (1908–41)

• Truckin' My Blues Away [1935–38, Yazoo]
• East Coast Piedmont Style [(1991), Columbia/Legacy], B+

Jesse Fuller (1896–1976)

• Jazz, Folk Songs, Spirituals and Blues [1958, Good Time Jazz OBC], B+
• San Francisco Bay Blues [1963, Good Time Jazz OBC]

Lowell Fulson (1921–99)

• My First Recordings [1946–51, Arhoolie]
• Hung Down Head [1954, Chess]
• The Complete Chess Masters [1954–63, Chess, 2 CD], A–
• Black Nights: The Early Kent Sessions [1965–67, Ace], B+
• Tramp / Soul [1966–67, Flair]
• The Tramp Years [1966–69, Ace]
• Everyday I Have the Blues [1984, Night Train]
• San Francisco Blues [(1988), Black Lion]
• Reconsider Baby [(1993), Charly]
• Sinner's Prayer [(1995), Night Train]

Anson Funderburgh (1954– )

• Thru the Years: A Retrospective [1981–92, Black Top]

Roy Gaines (1937– )

• Tuxedo Blues [2009, Black Gold], B+(**)

Rory Gallagher (1949–95)

Cecil Gant (1913–51)

• Cecil Gant [(1989), Krazy Kat], B+

Terry Garland (1953– )

• Trouble in Mind [1991, First Warning]

Amos Garrett (1941– )

• I Make My Home in My Shoes [1989, Mobile Fidelity]
• Go Cat Go [1991, Flying Fish]
• On the Floor Live! [1996, SPCD]
• Get Way Back: A Tribute to Percy Mayfield [2008, Stony Plain], B+(*)
• Jazzblues [2013, Stony Plain], B+(*)

GA-20 [2019– ]

• GA-20 Does Hound Dog Taylor: Try It . . . You Might Like It [2021, Karma Chief/Alligator], B+(**)

Paul Geremia (1944– )

• I Really Don't Mind Livin' [1982, Flying Fish]
• Gamblin' Woman Blues [1993, Red House]

Blind Roosevelt Graves

• Complete Recorded Works 1929–1936 [1929–36, Document]

Bill "Jazz" Gillum (1904–66)

• The Bluebird Recordings 1934–1938 [1934–38, RCA], B+

Al Gold

• Al Gold's Paradise [2019, self-released], A–

Rosco Gordon (1932–2002)

• A Proper Introduction to Rosco Gordon: No More Doggin' [1951–53, Proper], B+
• Let's Get High [(1990), Charly]
• Bootin': The Best of the RPM Years [(1998), Ace]
• I'm Gonna Shake It [(2002), Varese]
• No Dark in America [2002, Dualtone], B

Coot Grant

• w/Kid Wilson: Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 3 (1931–1938) [1931–38, Document]

Lil Green (1919–54)

• Why Don't You Do Right? 1940–1942 [1940–42, Historic]
• Romance in the Dark: 1940–1946 [1940–46, RCA], A–
• Complete Recorded Works (1946–1951) [1946–51, Document]

Sonny Green

• Found! One Soul Singer [2020, Little Village Foundation], B+(***)

Guitar Gabriel (1925–96)

• Toot Blues [1991, Music Maker], A–

Guitar Nubbit

• w/Alabama Watson: Blues Town Story, Vol. 1 [Wolf]

Guitar Shorty (1939– )

• Topsy Turvy [1993, Black Top], B

Guitar Slim (1926–59)

• Sufferin' Mind [1953–55, Specialty], B+(***)

Buddy Guy (1936– )

• I Was Walking Through the Woods [1960–64, Chess], B+
• w/Junior Wells: Live From Chicago Blues Festival 1964 [1964, Good Time], B+(***)
• The Complete Chess Studio Sessions [1960–66, Chess, 2CD]
• w/Junior Wells: Buddy Guy and Junior Wells Play the Blues [1972, Rhino], B+
• Stone Crazy! [1979, Alligator]
• The Very Best of Buddy Guy [1958–82, Rhino], A–
• Damn Right I've Got the Blues [1991, Silvertone]
• w/Junior Wells: Alone and Acoustic [1991, Alligator]
• My Time After Awhile [1992, Vanguard]
• w/Junior Wells: Last Time Around: Live at Legends [1993, Jive], B+
• Slippin' In [1994, Silvertone]
• Heavy Love [1996, Silvertone]
• Buddy's Blues [(1997), Chess]
• Sweet Tea [2001, Silvertone], B+
• The Definitive Buddy Guy [1958–2001, Shout! Factory], A–
• Can't Quit the Blues [1957–2005, Silvertone/Legacy, 3CD], A–
• Skin Deep [2008, Silvertone/Zomba], B+(*)
• Living Proof [2010, Silvertone], B
• The Blues Don't Lie [2022, RCA], B+(***)

Travis Haddix

• What I Know Right Now [1992, Ichiban]

John Hammond, Jr. (1942– )

• John Hammond [1963, Rounder]
• So Many Roads [1965, Vanguard]
• I Can Tell [1967, Atlantic]
• Hot Tracks [1979, Vanguard]
• The Best of John Hammond [(1989), Vanguard]
• Live [1992, Rounder]
• Long as I Have You [1998, Virgin]
• The Best of the Vanguard Years [2000, Vanguard]

James Harman (1946– )

• Takin' Chances [1998, Cannonball]

Harmonica Fats (1927– )

• w/Bernie Pearl: Blow Fat Daddy Blow! [1996, Bee Bump]

Harmonica Slim (1934– )

• Black Bottom Blues [1995, Trix]

Slim Harpo (1924–70)

• I'm a King Bee [1957–64, Flyright]
• Scratch My Back: The Best of Slim Harpo [1957–68, Rhino]
• Hip Shakin': The Excello Collection [(1995), Excello/AVI, 2 CD], B+

Corey Harris (1969– )

• Between Midnight and Day [1995, Alligator], B+
• Fish Ain't Bitin' [1997, Alligator], A–
• Greens from the Garden [1999, Alligator], B
• Vu-Du Menz [2000, Alligator]
• Downhome Sophisticate [2002, Rounder], B–
• Mississippi to Mali [2003, Rounder], B+(*)
• Insurrection Blues [2021, M.C.], B+(**)

Alvin Youngblood Hart (1963– )

• Big Mama's Door [1996, Okeh/550 Music], A–
• Territory [1998, Hannibal], B+
• Start with the Soul [2000, Hannibal], B+
• Down in the Alley [2002, Memphis International], B+

Ted Hawkins (1936–95)

• Watch Your Step [1982, Rounder], B+(***)
• Happy Hour [1986, Rounder], B+(**)
• The Next Hundred Years [1994, DGC], B
• The Ted Hawkins Story: Suffer No More [1966–94, Rhino], B+
• The Final Tour [1998, Evidence]

Clifford Hayes

• Clifford Hayes and the Louisville Jug Bands, Vol. 1 [1924–26, RST]
• Clifford Hayes and the Louisville Jug Bands, Vol. 2 [1926–27, RST]
• Clifford Hayes and the Dixieland Jug Blowers [1927–28, Yazoo], B+
• Clifford Hayes and the Louisville Jug Bands, Vol. 3 [1927–29, RST]
• Clifford Hayes and the Louisville Jug Bands, Vol. 4 [1929–31, RST]

Willie Headen

• Blame It on the Blues [1954–60, Ace], B+(***)

Jeff Healey (1966–2008)

• See the Light [1988, Arista], B+(*)
• Among Friends [2002, Stony Plain], B+(*)
• It's Tight Like That [2005, Stony Plain], A–
• Last Call [2007, Stony Plain], B+(***)

Johnny Heartsman (1937–96)

• The Touch [1991, Alligator]

Jessie Mae Hemphill (1934– )

• Feelin' Good [1987, HMG]

Hezekiah and the House Rockers [1998– ]

• Hezekiah and the House Rockers [1998, HMG]

Bertha "Chippie" Hill

• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 (1925–1929) [1925–29, Document]

Z.Z. Hill (1935–84)

• The Brand New Z.Z. Hill [1971, Mankind], B+(**)
• The Complete Hill Records Collection / UA Recordings 1972–1975 [1972–75, Capitol, 2CD], B+(*)
• This Time They Told the Truth: The Columbia Years [1978–79, Columbia/Legacy], B
• Z.Z. Hill [1981, Malaco], B+(**)
• Down Home [1982, Malaco], A–
• The Rhythm and the Blues [1982, Malaco], B+(**)
• I'm a Blues Man [1983, Malaco], B+(***)
• Bluesmaster [1984, Malaco], A–
• In Memoriam 1935–1984 [1981–84, Malaco], A–
• Greatest Hits [1981–84, Malaco], A

Algia Mae Hinton (1929–2018)

• Honey Babe [1999, Musicmasters]

Eddie Hinton (1944–95)

• Very Extremely Dangerous [1978, Capricorn]
• Very Blue Highway [1993, Bullseye Blues]
• Hard Luck Guy [(1999), Capricorn]

Willie Smokey Hogg (1914–60)

• Angels in Harlem [(1992), Specialty]

Jimmy "Duck" Holmes (1947– )

• Cypress Grove [2019, Easy Eye Sound], B+(***)

Holmes Brothers [1990– ]

• In the Spirit [1990, Rounder]
• Soul Street [1993, Rounder]
• Speaking in Tongues [2001, Alligator]
• Simple Truths [2004, Alligator]
• Feed My Soul [2010, Alligator], B+(**)

Homesick James (1910– )

• Blues on the South Side [1964, Prestige OBC]
• Juanita [1993, Evidence], B–

Miki Honeycutt

• Soul Deep [1989, Rounder]

Earl Hooker (1930–70)

• Two Bugs and a Roach [1966–69, Arhoolie]
• Leading Brand [1978, Red Lightnin']
• Blue Guitar [(1981), Paula/Flyright], A–
• Calling All Blues [(1986), Charly]
• His First and Last Recordings [(1986), Arhoolie]

John Lee Hooker (1917–2001)

• Detroit 1948–1949 [1948–49, Atlantic/Savoy], B+
• Graveyard Blues [1948–50, Specialty]
• Alternative Boogie: Early Studio Recordings 1948–1952 [1948–52, Capitol, 3 CD]
• Plays and Sings the Blues [1951–52, Chess]
• The Complete 50's Chess Recordings [1950–54, Chess, 2 CD], B+
• The Legendary Modern Recordings 1948–1954 [1948–54, Flair/Virgin], A–
• Blues Kingpins [1948–55, Virgin/The Right Stuff], A–
• John Lee Hooker on Vee-Jay, 1955–1958 [1955–58, Vee-Jay], A–
• I'm John Lee Hooker [1960, Vee-Jay]
• Travelin' [1960, Vee-Jay]
• John Lee Hooker Sings the Blues [1961, King]
• Don't Turn Me From Your Door: John Lee Hooker Sings His Blues [1953–61, Atco], A–
• Burnin' [1962, Vee-Jay], B+
• Tupelo Blues [1962, Riverside]
• The Blues [1962, Crown]
• Drifting the Blues [1962, United]
• Boogie Chillun [1962, Fantasy], B+
• Live at Sugar Hill, Vol. 2 [1962, Fantasy]
• John Lee Hooker [1963, Galaxy]
• The Great John Lee Hooker [1964, Crown]
• John Lee Hooker at Newport [1964, Vee-Jay]
• Great Blues Sounds [1964, United]
• More Real Folk Blues: The Missing Album [1966, Chess], A–
• The Real Folk Blues / More Real Folk Blues [1966, MCA/Chess], A–
• His Best Chess Sides [1950–66, MCA/Chess], A–
• Simply the Truth [1969, One Way]
• Get Back Home [1969, Evidence]
• That's Where It's At [1969, Stax]
• Highway of Blues [196, King]
• Moanin' and Stompin' Blues [1970, King]
• No Friend Around [1970, Red Lightnin']
• Endless Boogie [1970, MCA], B
• Goin' Down Highway 51 [1971, Specialty]
• I Feel Good [1971, Jewel]
• Detroit Special [1972, Atlantic]
• Never Get Out of These Blues Alive [1971, ABC], B+(***)
• The Best of John Lee Hooker [(1973), GNP]
• Mad Man Blues [1974, MCA]
• Whiskey and Wimmen [1975, Trip]
• Alone: The Second Concert [1976, Blues Alliance]
• Slim's Stomp [197, Polydor]
• Everybody Rockin' [1980, Charly]
• This Is Hip [1980, Charly]
• John Lee, Vol. 1 [1981, Ace]
• Boogie Chillun [(1986), Charly]
• The Healer [1989, Chameleon]
• Boogie Awhile [(1990), Krazy Kat]
• The Ultimate Collection (1948–1990) [1948–90, Rhino, 2 CD], A
• Mr. Lucky [1991, Charisma/Pointblank], B+
• Boom Boom [1992, Shout! Factory], B+(*)
• Boom Boom [(1993), Charly]
• Chill Out [1995, Shout! Factory], B
• The Early Years [(1994), Tomato, 2 CD]
• The Very Best of John Lee Hooker [(1995), Rhino]
• The Very Best of John Lee Hooker [(1996), Charly, 2 CD]
• The Best of Friends [1987–98, Shout! Factory], A–
• Hooker [1949–98, Shout! Factory, 4 CD], A

John Lee Hooker, Jr. (1952– )

• Cold as Ice [2006, Telarc]
• Live in Istanbul Turkey [2010, Steppin' Stone], B+(*)

Lightnin' Hopkins (1912–82)

• The Complete Aladdin Recordings [1946–48, EMI, 2 CD], A–
• The Gold Star Sessions, Vol. 1 [1947–50, Arhoolie]
• The Gold Star Sessions, Vol. 2 [1947–50, Arhoolie]
• Hello Central: The Best of Lightnin' Hopkins [1950–51, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Jake Head Boogie [1951–54, Ace], A
• Blues Kingpins [1946–54, Virgin/The Right Stuff], A–
• The Herald Collection 1954 [1954, Collectables]
• Lightnin' and the Blues: The Herald Sessions [1954, Buddha], A–
• Lightnin' Hopkins [1959, Smithsonian/Folkways]
• Country Blues [1959, Tradition], A–
• Drinkin' in the Blues: Golden Classics, Part 1 [1959–60, Collectables], A–
• Nothin' But the Blues: Golden Classics, Part 4 [1959–60, Collectables]
• Sings the Blues [1961, Crown]
• Blues Masters: The Very Best of Lightnin' Hopkins [1947–61, Rhino], A
• Smokes Like Lightning [1962, Bluesville OBC]
• Mojo Hand [1961–62, Collectables]
• Double Blues [1964, Fantasy]
• Prestige Profiles [1960–64, Prestige], B+
• The Complete Prestige / Bluesville Recordings [1960–64, Prestige, 7 CD]
• Texas Blues [1961–69, Arhoolie]
• Lightnin'! [1967–69, Arhoolie], B+
• In New York [1970, Candid]
• The Sonet Blues Story [1974, Verve], B+(**)
• Mojo Hand: The Lightnin' Hopkins Anthology [1947–74, Rhino, 2 CD], A–

Big Walter Horton (1917–81)

• Mouth Harp Maestro [1951, Virgin/Flair], B+
• In Session: From Memphis to Chicago 1951–1955 [1951–55, Jasmine], A–
• Fine Cuts [1979, Blind Pig]
• Harmonica Blues Kings [(1987), Pearl Flapper]

Son House (1902–88)

• Son House and the Great Delta Blues Singers 1928–1930 [1928–30, Document]
• Delta Blues [1941–42, Biograph], A–
• Preachin' the Blues [1941–42, Catfish]
• Forever on My Mind [1964, Easy Eye Sound], A–
• Father of the Delta Blues: The Complete 1965 Sessions [1965, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], A–
• Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Son House [1930–65, Shout Factory], B+
• Delta Blues and Spirituals [1970, Capitol], B+

Camille Howard (1914–93)

• Vol. 1: Rock Me Daddy [1947–52, Specialty], A–
• Vol. 2: X-Temporaneous Boogie [1947–52, Specialty], B+(***)

Howlin' Wolf (1910–78)

• Howlin' Wolf Rides Again [1951–52, Flair]
• Moanin' at Midnight: The Memphis Recordings [1951–52, Fuel 2000], A–
• Cadillac Daddy [1952, Rounder]
• More Real Folk Blues [1953–56, Chess], A–
• Howlin' Wolf / Moanin' in the Moonlight [1951–61, Chess], A+
• His Best [1951–64, MCA/Chess], A+
• The Definitive Collection [1951–64, Geffen/Chess], A+
• The Real Folk Blues [1957–65, Chess], A
• The Real Folk Blues / More Real Folk Blues [1953–65, MCA/Chess], A
• Change My Way [1959–66, Chess], A
• Evil [1969, Chess]
• The Howlin' Wolf Album [1969, Cadet Concept]
• Ain't Gonna Be Your Dog [1951–69, Chess, 2CD], A–
• His Best, Vol. 2 [1951–70, MCA/Chess], A–
• The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions [1971, Chess], A–
• The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions: Deluxe Edition [1971, MCA]
• The Back Door Wolf [1973, Chess], A–
• The Chess Box [1951–73, Chess, 3CD], A

Joe "Guitar" Hughes (1938– )

• If You Want to See These Blues [1989, Black Top], B–

Kelley Hunt

• Kelley Hunt [1995, 88 Records], B
• Inspiration [1998–2000, 88 Records], B+

Alberta Hunter (1895–1984)

• Young Alberta Hunter: The '20s and '30s [1921–40, Jass], B+
• Young Alberta Hunter: The 20's and 30's [1921–40, Mojo], B+
• Amtrak Blues [1980, Columbia], A
• The Glory of Alberta Hunter [1982, Columbia], B+(**)

Ivory Joe Hunter (1914–74)

• Since I Met You Baby: The Best of Ivory Joe Hunter [1994, Razor & Tie], B–

Long John Hunter (1931– )

• Border Town Legend [1996, Alligator]

Mississippi John Hurt (1893–1966)

• Avalon Blues: The Complete 1928 Okeh Recordings [1928, Columbia/Legacy], A
• Avalon Blues [1963, Rounder], A
• Worried Blues 1963 [1963, Rounder], A–
• D.C. Blues: The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 1 [1963, Fuel 2000, 2 CD], A–
• D.C. Blues: The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 2 [1963, Fuel 2000, 2 CD]
• Memorial Anthology [1964, Genes, 2 CD]
• The Best of Mississippi John Hurt [1965, Vanguard], A
• Today! [1966, Vanguard], A–
• Last Sessions [1966, Vanguard], A–
• The Immortal Mississippi John Hurt [1965–66, Vanguard], A
• Rediscovered [1965–66, Vanguard], A+

J.B. Hutto (1926–83)

• Hawk Squat [1966, Delmark]

Johnny Iguana

• Johnny Iguana's Blues Spectacular [2019, Delmark], B+(**)

Christone Kingfish Ingram (1999– )

• 662 [2021, Alligator], B+(*)
• Live in London [2023, Alligator, 2CD], B+(*)

Jim Jackson (1890–1937)

• Kansas City Blues [1927–29, Agram]

John Jackson (1924–2002)

• Don't Let Your Deal Go Down [1965–69, Arhoolie], A–
• Country Blues and Ditties [1968–70, Arhoolie], B+
• Front Porch Blues [1999, Alligator], B+

Lil' Son Jackson (1915–76)

• The Complete Imperial Recordings [1950–54, Capitol, 2 CD], B+
• Blues Come to Texas [(1981), Arhoolie], A–

Little Willie Jackson (1912–2001)

• Little Willie Jackson & the Original Honeydrippers: Jazz Me Blues [The Legendary Modern Recordings] [1947–48, Ace], A–

Papa Charlie Jackson (1885–1938)

• Fat Mouth [1924–27, Yazoo]

Frankie "Half-Pint" Jaxon (1895–1970)

• Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order, Volume 1 (1926–1929) [1926–29, Document], A–
• Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order, Volume 2 (1929–1937) [1929–37, Document]
• Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order, Volume 3 (1937–1940) [1937–40, Document]

Elmore James (1918–63)

• Blues Kingpins [1952–55, Virgin/The Right Stuff], A–
• Let's Cut It: The Very Best of Elmore James [1953–56, Flair], A–
• The Classic Early Recordings 1951–1956 [1951–56, Virgin, 3CD], A–
• w/John Brim: Whose Muddy Shoes [1953–60, Chess], B+
• The Sky Is Crying: The History of Elmore James [1951–61, Rhino], A+
• Shake Your Money Maker: The Best of the Fire Sessions [1959–61, Buddha], A
• King of the Slide Guitar [1959–63, Capricorn, 2CD], A
• The Complete Fire and Enjoy Recordings [1959–63, Collectables, 3CD], A–

Etta James (1938–2012)

• R&B Dynamite [1954–57, Flair/Virgin], A–
• At Last [1961, Chess], B+(***)
• The Second Time Around [1961, Argo], A–
• Rocks the House [1963, Argo], A–
• Tell Mama: The Complete Muscle Shoals Sessions [1968, MCA/Chess], A–
• Etta James Sings Funk [1969, Cadet]
• Her Best: The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection [1960–70, Chess], A
• The Essential Etta James [1960–70, Chess, 2 CD], A–
• Losers Weepers [1971, Cadet]
• w/Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson: Blues in the Night Volume 1: The Early Show [1986, Fantasy], B+
• w/Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson: Blues in the Night Volume 2: The Late Show [1987, Fantasy], A–
• Seven Year Itch [1989, Island]
• Mystery Lady: Songs of Billie Holiday [1994, Private], B
• Live from San Francisco [1994, On the Spot]
• Hickory Dickory Dock [(1998), Ace]
• Heart of a Woman [1999, Private Music]
• Matriarch of the Blues [2000, Private Music]
• The Chess Box [(2000), Chess, 3 CD]
• Blue Gardenia [2001, Private Music], A–
• Love Songs [1960–2001, RCA Victor/Legacy], B+(***)
• Let's Roll [2003, Private Music], B
• The Definitive Collection [1954–2004, Geffen/Chronicles], A
• The Dreamer [2011, Verve Forecast], B+(**)

Skip James (1902–69)

• The Complete Early Recordings of Skip James [1931, Yazoo], B
• She Lyin' [1964, Genes], B+
• Greatest of the Delta Blues Singers [(1964), Biograph]
• Today! [1965, Vanguard]
• Devil Got My Woman [1967, Vanguard], A–
• Rare and Unreleased Studio Sessions [1967, Vanguard], B+
• Blues From the Delta [1966–68, Vanguard], B+(***)
• Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Skip James [1930–68, Shout Factory], B+

Steve James (1950– )

• American Primitive [1994, Antone's]
• Art and Grit [1996, Discovery]

Blind Lemon Jefferson (1897–1929)

• King of the Country Blues [1926–29, Yazoo], A
• The Best of Blind Lemon Jefferson [1926–29, Yazoo]
• The Rough Guide to Blues Legends: Blind Lemon Jefferson [1926–29, World Music Network, 2CD], A–
• Classic Sides [1925–29, JSP, 4CD]

Johnny Jenkins (1939– )

• Ton Ton Macoute [1970, Capricorn]

Eric Johanson

• The Deep and the Dirty [2023, Ruf], B+(*)

Mable John (1930– )

• Stay Out of the Kitchen [(1993), Stax]

The Johnny Nocturne Band [1992– ]

• Wailin' Daddy [1992, Bullseye Blues]

Big Jack Johnson (1940– )

• The Oil Man [1987, Earwig]
• We Got to Stop This Killin' [1996, M.C.]

Blind Willie Johnson

• Praise God I'm Satisfied [1927–30, Yazoo], B+
• Sweeter as the Years Go By [1927–30, Yazoo], A–
• The Complete Blind Willie Johnson [1927–30, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• The Rough Guide to Blues Legends: Blind Willie Johnson [1927–30, World Music Network, 2CD]

Buddy Johnson (1915–77)

• Walk 'Em: Decca Sessions [1941–52, Ace]
• Go Ahead and Rock and Roll [1958, Collectables]
• Buddy and Ella Johnson, 1953–1964 [1953–64, Bear Family, 4 CD]

Jeremiah Johnson

• Hi-Fi Drive By [2022, Ruf], B

Jimmy Johnson (1928– )

• Every Day of Your Life [2019, Delmark], B+(**)

Johnnie Johnson (1924– )

Larry Johnson (1938– )

Lonnie Johnson (1889–1970)

• Steppin' on the Blues [1925–32, Columbia/Legacy], A
• He's a Jelly Roll Baker [1939–44, RCA Bluebird]
• Me and My Crazy Self [1947–52, Charly]
• w/Elmer Snowden: Blues and Ballads [1960, Bluesville OBC]
• Blues, Ballads and Jumpin' Jazz, Vol. 2 [1960, Bluesville]
• Stompin' at the Penny [1965, Columbia/Legacy], B
• The Unsung Blues Legend: The Living Room Session [1965, Music Magnet Media], B–
• The Complete Folkways Recordings [1967, Smithsonian/Folkways], B+
• Tomorrow Night [(1976), Gusto]
• Bluebird No. 13 [(1977), RCA]
• The Originator of Modern Guitar Blues [(1980), Blues Boy]
• Blues in My Fingers [(1995), Indigo]

Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson (1939– )

• Slammin' on the West Side [1996, Telarc]

Luther "Houserocker" Johnson

• Houserockin' Daddy [1991, Ichiban]

Robert Johnson (1911–38)

• King of the Delta Blues Singers [1936–37, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• King of the Delta Blues Singers, Vol. II [1936–37, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• King of the Delta Blues [1936–37, Columbia/Legacy], A
• The Complete Recordings [1936–37, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• The Complete Recordings [The Centennial Collection] [1936–37, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], A–

Tommy Johnson (1896–1956)

• Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order (1928–1929) [1928–29, Document]
• Tommy Johnson (1928–1930) [1928–30, Wolf]
• Tommy Johnson and Associates [(1999), Catfish], B+
• Essential Blues Masters [(2009), Goldenlane]

Curtis Jones (1906–71)

• Trouble Blues [1960, Bluesville OBC]

Floyd Jones (1917–89)

• w/Eddie Taylor: Masters of Modern Blues [1966, Testament], B+(***)

Johnny Jones (1924–64)

• w/Billy Boy Arnold: Live in Chicago with Billy Boy Arnold [1963, Alligator]

Paul "Wine" Jones

• Mule [1995, Fat Posssum]

Sass Jordan (1962– )

• Bitches Blues [2022, Stony Plain], B+(*)

Peter Karp

• Shadows and Cracks [2007, Blind Pig]
• w/Sue Foley: He Said, She Said [2010, Blind Pig], B+(**)
• w/Sue Foley: Beyond the Crossroads [2012, Blind Pig], B+(*)

Keb' Mo' (1951– )

• Keb' Mo' [1994, Okeh/Epic], B+
• Just Like You [1996, Okeh/Epic]
• Slow Down [1998, Sony]
• Big Wide Grin [2001, Sony Wonder], C–
• Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues [1994–2003, Okeh/Epic/Legacy], B

Jo Ann Kelly (1944–90)

• Jo Ann Kelly [1969, Epic]
• Key to the Highway [(1999), Mooncrest]
• Talkin' Low: Rare Unissued Recordings 1966–1988 [1966–88, Mooncrest]

The Kelly Brothers

• Songs from the Good Book [1960, King]
• Sanctified Southern Soul [(1996), Excello]

Willie Kent (1936– )

• Ain't It Nice [1991, Delmark]

EG Kight (1966– )

• Southern Comfort [2003, Blue South], A–
• A New Day [2014, Blue South], B+(**)
• The Trio Sessions [2021, Blue South], B+(**)

Junior Kimbrough (1930–98)

• All Night Long [1992, Fat Possum], B+
• Most Things Haven't Worked Out [1997, Fat Possum]
• God Knows I Tried [1998, Fat Possum/Epitaph], B–

Albert King (1923–92)

• The Big Blues [1962, King]
• Let's Have a Natural Ball [1959–63, Modern Blues]
• Born Under a Bad Sign [1966–67, Stax], A–
• Live Wire / Blues Power [1968, Stax], B+
• Years Gone By [1969, Stax]
• King of the Blues Guitar [1967–69, Atlantic], A–
• I'll Play the Blues for You [1972, Stax]
• The Very Best of Albert King [Blues Masters: The Essential Blues Collection] [1960–73, Rhino], A–
• w/Stevie Ray Vaughan: In Session [1983, Stax], B+
• Stax Profiles [1968–83, Stax], B+(***)
• Laundromat Blues [1984, Edsel]
• The Ultimate Collection [1953–84, Rhino, 2CD], A–
• The Best of Albert King, Vol. 1 [(1986), Stax]
• Let's Have a Natural Ball [(1989), Modern Blues]
• Roadhouse Blues [1991, Fantasy]

B.B. King (1925–2015)

• Early Blues Boy Years, Vol. 1: 1949–1951 [1949–51, Opal]
• Early Blues Boy Years, Vol. 1: 1952–1954 [1952–54, Opal]
• Singin' the Blues [1956, Crown]
• Do the Boogie: Early 50s Classics [1952–56, Flair], A–
• The RPM Hits 1951–1957 [1951–57, Ace]
• The Blues [1960, Crown]
• Singin' the Blues / The Blues [1951–61, Flair]
• Blues for Me [1962, United]
• Heart Full of Blues [1962, United]
• The Best of the Kent Singles 1958–1971 [1958–62, Ace]
• The Best of B.B. King, Volume One [1950–62, Flair], A–
• Blues Kingpins [1951–62, Virgin/The Right Stuff], A
• The Vintage Years [1950–62, Ace, 4 CD]
• Mr. Blues [1963, ABC]
• Live at the Regal [1964, MCA], A–
• Live! B.B. King on Stage [1965, United]
• Blues Is King [1966, Bluesway], B+(**)
• Blues on Top of Blues [1968, BGO]
• Live and Well [1969, Bluesway]
• Live at Cook County Jail [1971, MCA], B+
• Live in Japan [1971, MCA]
• The Best of B.B. King [1969–71, ABC], B+(***)
• In France: Live at the 1977 Nancy Jazz Pulsations Festival [1977, Deep Digs/Elemental Music], B+(**)
• Rarest B.B. King [(1980), Blues Boy]
• The Best of B.B. King [(1981), Ace]
• Memphis Masters [(1982), Ace]
• The Best of the Memphis Masters [(1985), Ace]
• King of the Blues Guitar [(1985), Ace]
• The Best of B.B. King [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [1967–85, MCA], B+(***)
• Completely Live and Well [(1986), Charly]
• One Nighter Blues [(1987), Ace]
• Live at the Apollo [1990, Verve], B
• King of the Blues [1943–91, MCA, 4CD], B+
• Blues Summit [1993, MCA], B+(***)
• His Definitive Greatest Hits [1963–93, Polygram, 2CD], A–
• Deuces Wild [1997, MCA], B+(***)
• Blues on the Bayou [1998, MCA], A–
• Let the Good Times Roll: The Music of Louis Jordan [1999, Geffen], B+(**)
• w/Eric Clapton: Riding With the King [2000, Warner Brothers], B
• Making Love Is Good for You [2000, MCA], B+

Earl King (1934– )

• Earl's Pearls: The Very Best of Earl King (1955–1960) [1955–60, Westside]
• The Sonet Blues Story [1977, Verve], A–
• Trick Bag [(1983), EMI America]
• Let the Good Times Roll [(1983), Ace]
• Sexual Telepathy [1990, Black Top]
• Hard River to Cross [1993, Black Top]
• Those Lonely, Lonely Nights [(1993), P-Vine]

Freddie King (1934–76)

• Freddy King Sings [1960–61, Modern Blues], A–
• Let's Hide Away and Dance Away [1961, King]
• Just Pickin' [1960–64, Modern Blues], A–
• A Bonanza of Instrumentals [1965, King]
• Getting Ready ... [1970, DCC/Shelter], B+
• Hide Away: The Best of Freddie King [1956–70, Rhino], A–
• Live at the Electric Ballroom, 1974 [1974, Shout! Factory], B+(*)
• Takin' Care of Business [(1985), Charly]
• Blues Guitar Hero: The Influential Early Sessions [(1993), Ace]

Little Jimmy King (1968– )

• Little Jimmy King and the Memphis Soul Survivors [1991, Bullseye Blues]
• Soldier for the Blues [1997, Bullseye Blues]

Big Daddy Kinsey (1927– )

Kinsey Report [1984– ]

• Edge of the City [1987, Alligator], B+

Koerner, Ray and Glover [1963– ]

• Blues, Rags and Hollers [1963, Red House], B+

Mick Kolassa

• Uncle Mick's Christmas Album [2021, Endless Blues], B

Alexis Korner (1928–84)

• R&B from the Marquee [1962, Mobile Fidelity]
• Bootleg Him [1972, Warner Brothers]
• The Alexis Korner Collection [1961–72, Castle]
• Rocket 88 [1981, Atlantic]

Smokin' Joe Kubek

• Steppin' Out Texas Style [1991, Bullseye Blues]

Jonny Lang (1981– )

• Long Time Coming [2003, A&M], C+

Lazy Lester (1933–2018)

• Lester's Stomp [1987, Flyright]
• Rides Again [1988, Sunjay]
• Harp and Soul [1988, Alligator]
• I Hear You Knockin'!: The Excello Singles [(1995), Excello/AVI]

Leadbelly (1888–1949)

• Midnight Special (The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 1) [1934, Rounder]
• King of the 12-String Guitar [1935, Columbia/Legacy], B
• In the Shadow of the Gallows Pole [1939, Tradition], B+
• Alabama Bound [1940, RCA]
• When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 5: Take This Hammer [1940, Bluebird], B+
• Gwine Dig a Hole to Put the Devil In (The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 2) [(1991), Rounder], B+
• Let It Shine on Me (The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 3) [(1991), Rounder]
• The Titanic (The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 4) [(1994), Rounder]
• Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen (The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 5) [1939–43, Rounder], B–
• Go Down Old Hannah (The Library of Congress Recordings, Vol. 6) [(1995), Rounder]
• Where Did You Sleep Last Night (Leadbelly Legacy, Vol. 1) [1941–47, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–
• Bourgeois Blues (Leadbelly Legacy, Vol. 2) [1940–48, Smithsonian/Folkways], B+
• Private Party: Minneapolis, Minnesota November 21, 1948 [1948, Document]
• Shout On (Leadbelly Legacy, Vol. 3) [(1998), Smithsonian/Folkways]

Bonnie Lee (1931– )

• Sweetheart of the Blues [1995, Delmark]

The Legendary Blues Band [1981– ]

• Red Hot 'n' Blue [1983, Rounder]

Keri Leigh (1969– )

• No Beginner [1993, Amazing], B

J.B. Lenoir (1929–67)

• His J.O.B. Recordings [1951–54, Paula], B+
• The Parrot Sessions, 1954–55: Vintage Chicago Blues [1954–55, Relic]
• Natural Man [1951–57, Chess]
• Vietnam Blues: The Complete L&R Recordings [1965–66, Evidence], A–
• Crusade [1970, Polydor]
• Chess Blues Master Series [(1976), Chess]

Ron Levy (1951– )

• B-3 Blues and Grooves [1992, Bullseye]
• Voodoo Boogaloo [2005, Levtronic], B

Furry Lewis (1893–1981)

• In His Prime 1927–1928 [1927–28, Yazoo], B+
• Shake 'Em on Down [1961, Fantasy], B+
• Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Furry Lewis [1927–70, Shout Factory], A–

Veronica Lewis

• You Ain't Unlucky [2021, Blue Heart], B+(***)

Papa George Lightfoot (1924–71)

• Goin' Back to the Natchez Trace [(1995), Ace]

Lightnin' Slim (1913–74)

• Rooster Blues [1955–60, El Diablo], B+
• King of the Swamp Blues 1954–61 [1954–61, Flyright]
• I'm Evil [(1995), Excello/AVI]
• Nothing But the Devil [(1996), Ace]
• Winter Time Blues [(1998), Excello]
• The Best of Lightnin' Slim [1956–62, Hip-O], B+

Mance Lipscomb (1895–1976)

• Texas Songster [1960, Arhoolie], A–
• Texas Songster, Vol. 2: You Got to Reap What You Sow [1964, Arhoolie]

Aynsley Lister

• Along for the Ride [2022, Straight Talkin'], B

Little Charlie and the Night Cats [1976– ]

• Disturbing the Peace [1988, Alligator]
• Night Vision [1993, Alligator]
• Straight Up! [1995, Alligator], B
• Deluxe Edition [(1997), Alligator]
• Shadow of the Blues [1998, Alligator]

Little Milton (1934–2005)

• We're Gonna Make It [1965, Chess]
• Greatest Hits: The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection [1961–69, Chess], B+
• Welcome to the Club: The Essential Chess Recordings [1961–69, Chess, 2 CD], B+
• If Walls Could Talk [1970, Chess]
• Stax Profiles [1971–74, Stax], B+(***)
• Tin Pan Alley [1975, Stax]
• Walkin' the Back Streets [1981, Stax]
• Greatest Sides [(1984), Chess]
• The Sun Masters [(1990), Rounder]
• Live at Westville Prison [1995, Delmark]
• Greatest Hits: Chess 50th Anniversary Edition [(1997), Chess]

Little Sonny (1932– )

• New King of Blues Harmonica [1970, Stax]

Little Walter (1930–68)

• The Best of Little Walter [1952–55, Chess]
• The Best of Little Walter, Volume Two [1950–60, Chess]
• His Best: The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection [1952–60, Chess], A
• Hate to See You Go [1952–60, Chess/MCA], A
• Blues With a Feeling [1952–66, Chess, 2 CD], A–
• w/Otis Rush: Live in the Windy City [1967, Columbia River], B–
• The Essential Little Walter [(1993), Chess, 2 CD], A

Johnny Littlejohn (1931–94)

• Chicago Blues Stars [1969, Arhoolie]

Little Willie Littlefield (1931– )

• Kat on the Keys [1949–52, Ace]
• Going Back to Kay Cee [1952–54, Ace]

Robert Lockwood Jr. (1915– )

• Steady Rolling Man [1970, Delmark]
• The Complete Trix Recordings [1974–77, Savoy Jazz, 2 CD], B
• w/Johnny Shines: Hangin' On [1980, Rounder]
• Plays Robert and Robert [1982, Evidence], B+
• I Got to Find Me a Woman [1998, Verve], A–
• Delta Crossroads [2000, Telarc], B–

Lonesome Sundown (1928–95)

• I'm a Mojo Man: The Best of Excello Singles [1956–64, Excello]
• Lonesome Sundown [1969, Excello]
• Been Gone Too Long [1977, Hightone]

Joe Hill Louis (1921–57)

• w/Big Walter Horton, Mose Vinson: The Be-Bop Boy with Walter Horton and Mose Vinson [(1992), Bear Family]

Louisiana Red (1932–2012)

• The Lowdown Back Porch Blues [1963, Collectables], B+(***)
• The Best of Louisiana Red [1965–73, Evidence]
• When My Mama Was Living [1975, Labor], A–
• The Best of Louisiana Red [(1995), Evidence]
• Millennium Blues [1999, Earwig]

Willie Love (1906–53)

• Trumpet Masters, Vol. 1: Lonesome World Blues [(1991), Collectables]

Willie Mabon (1925–85)

• Seventh Son [(1993), Charly]

Doug MacLeod (1946– )

• No Road Back Home [1984, Hightone]
• Unmarked Road [1997, Audioquest]
• Whose Truth, Whose Lies? [2000, Audioquest]

Lonnie Mack (1941– )

• Memphis Wham [1963–67, Ace]
• Strike Like Lightning [1985, Alligator]

Magic Sam (1937–69)

• The Late Great Magic Sam [1963–64, Evidence]
• 1957–1966 [1957–66, Paula]
• West Side Soul [1967, Delmark], A–
• Black Magic [1968, Delmark]
• Magic Rocker [(1980), Flyright]

Magic Slim (1937– )

Janiva Magness (1957– )

• Stronger for It [2012, Alligator], B+(*)
• Hard to Kill [2022, Fathead], B

Taj Mahal (1942– )

• Rising Sons: Rising Sons Featuring Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder [1965–66, Columbia/Legacy], B
• Taj Mahal [1967, Columbia], B+(***)
• The Natch'l Blues [1968, Columbia], B+(***)
• Giant Step / De Ole Folks at Home [1969, Columbia], A–
• The Real Thing [1971, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Happy Just to Be Like I Am [1971, Columbia], B+(**)
• The Taj Mahal Anthology: Volume 1 [1968–71, Columbia], A
• Recycling the Blues and Other Related Stuff [1972, Columbia], B+(*)
• Ooh So Good 'N Blues [1973, Columbia], A–
• Taj's Blues [1967–73, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Hidden Treasures of Taj Mahal 1969–1973 [1969–73, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], B+(***)
• Mo' Roots [1974, Columbia], B+
• The Best of Taj Mahal [1967–74, Columbia/Legacy], A
• Music Keeps Me Together [1975, Columbia]
• Satisfied 'N Tickled Too [1976, Columbia]
• World Music [1972–75, Columbia], B
• The Best of Taj Mahal, Vol. 1 [(1981), Columbia]
• Taj [1986, Gramavision]
• Mule Bone [1991, Gramavision]
• Like Never Before [1991, Private Music], B–
• Dancing the Blues [1993, Private Music]
• An Evening of Acoustic Music [1993, Tradition & Moderne], B+(***)
• Phantom Blues [1996, RCA Victor]
• Señor Blues [1997, Private Music]
• Taj Mahal and the Hula Blues Band: Sacred Island [1997, Private Music]
• Best of the Private Years [1993–97, Private Music], B+(*)
• In Progress and in Motion 1965–1998 [1965–98, Columbia/Legacy, 3 CD], A–
• w/Toumani Diabate: Kulanjan [1999, Hannibal], B+
• The Essential Taj Mahal [1967–99, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Shoutin' in Key: Taj Mahal and the Phantom Blues Band Live [1998, Hannibal], B+(*)
• Maestro [2008, Heads Up], A–
• w/Keb' Mo': TajMo [2017, Concord], B
• w/Ry Cooder: Get on Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee [2022, Nonesuch], B+(**)
• Savoy [2023, Stony Plain], A–
• Swingin' Live at the Church in Tulsa [2023, Lightning Rod], B+(***)

The Malchicks [2007– ]

• To Kill a Mockingbird [2007, Zoho Roots], B+(**)

Peter Malick

• w/Norah Jones: New York City [2003, Koch], B+

Harry Manx

• w/Kevin Breit: In Good We Trust [2007, Stony Plain], B+(*)

Carl Martin (1906–79)

• w/Brownie McGhee: Carolina Blues [1930–41, Wolf], B+

Jimbo Mathus

• Jas. Mathus and His Knock-Down Society Play Songs for Rosetta [1997, Mammoth], B+(*)
• White Buffalo [2012, Fat Possum/Turnstile], B

David Maxwell (1950– )

• Maximum Blues Piano [1997, Tone-Cool]
• You Got to Move [2009, Blue Max]
• Blues in Other Colors [2012, Shining Stone], B+(*)

Jerry McCain (1930– )

• That's What They Want: The Best of Jerry McCain [(1995), Excello]
• Good Stuff! [1999, Varese]

Mighty Sam McClain (1943–2015)

• Give It Up to Love [1993, Audioquest], B+(***)
• Soul Survivor: The Best of Mighty Sam McClain [(1999), Audioquest]
• Papa True Love: The Amy Sessions [(2000), Sundazed]

Tommy McClennan (1908– )

• Travelin' Highway Man [1939–42, Wolf]
• The Bluebird Recordings 1939–1942 [1939–42, RCA, 2 CD], A–

Delbert McClinton (1940– )

• Victim of Life's Circumstances [1975, ABC]
• The Jealous Kind [1980, Capitol]
• Live From Austin TX [1982, New West], B
• The Best of Delbert McClinton [(1989), Curb]
• The Definitive Collection [1961–97, Hip-O], B
• The Ultimate Collection [(1999), Hip-O]
• Cost of Living [2005, New West], B+(*)

Charlie McCoy (1909–50)

• Complete 1928–1932 Recordings in Chronological Order [1928–32, Document]
• Jackson Stomp: The Charlie McCoy Story [(2014), Nehi]

Jimmy McCracklin (1921– )

• The Walk: Jimmy McCracklin at His Best [1956–69, Razor & Tie], B+
• My Story [1991, Bullseye]

Mississippi Fred McDowell (1904–72)

• First Recordings [1959, Rounder]
• w/Annie Mae McDowell: My Home Is in the Delta [1964, Testament], B
• You Gotta Move [1964–65, Arhoolie], A–
• Mississippi Delta Blues [1964–65, Arhoolie]
• Good Morning Little School Girl [1964–65, Arhoolie]
• Long Way from Home [1966, Milestone OBC]
• Amazing Grace [1966, Shout!/Testament], A–
• Levee Camp Blues [1966–68, Testament], B+
• Steakbone Slide Guitar [1969, Tradition], B+
• I Do Not Play No Rock 'n' Roll [1969, Capitol, 2 CD], A–
• Fred McDowell and His Blues Boys [1969, Arhoolie]
• Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Mississippi Fred McDowell [1960–71, Shout Factory], A–

Brownie McGhee (1915–96)

• The Complete Brownie McGhee [1940, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Brownie McGhee: 1944–1955 [1944–55, Travelin' Man]
• w/Sonny Terry: Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry Sing [1958, Smithsonian/Folkways], A–
• The Folkways Years (1945–1959) [1945–59, Smithsonian/Folkways]
• w/Sonny Terry: Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry at the 2nd Fret [1963, Bluesville OBC]
• w/Sonny Terry: A Long Way From Home [1969, Bluesway]

Stick McGhee (1917–61)

Doug McLeod (1946– )

Hayes McMullan

• Everyday Seem Like Murder Here [1967–68, Light in the Attic], B+(***)

Blind Willie McTell (1901–59)

• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 [1927–31, Document]
• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2 [1931–33, Document]
• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 3 [1933–35, Document]
• When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 9: Statesboro Blues [1927–32, Bluebird], B+
• The Definitive Blind Willie McTell [1929–33, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B+
• Blind Willie McTell 1927–1935 [1927–35, Yazoo], B
• The Best of Blind Willie McTell [1927–35, Yazoo], A–
• Statesboro Blues: The Essential Recordings of Blind Willie McTell [1927–35, Indigo]
• Complete Library of Congress Recordings [1940, Document]
• Atlanta Twelve String [1949, Atlantic]
• Last Session [1960, Bluesville]
• Pig 'n Whistle Red [(1993), Biograph]

Memphis Jug Band [1927–1934]

• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1, 1927–1928 [1927–28, Document]
• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2, 1928–1929 [1928–29, Document]
• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 3, 1930 [1930, Document]
• Memphis Jug Band [1927–34, Yazoo]
• The Best of the Memphis Jug Band [1927–34, Yazoo], A–

Memphis Minnie (1897–1973)

• Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe: 1929–1934 [1929–34, Document]
• Hoodoo Lady (1933–1937) [1933–37, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Bumble Bee: The Essential Recordings of Memphis Minnie [1930–41, Indigo], A–
• Early Rhythm and Blues from the Rare Regal Sessions 1934–1942 [1934–42, Biograph]
• Me and My Chauffeur [1929–44, Proper, 2CD], A–
• Queen of the Blues [1929–46, Columbia/Legacy], B+

Memphis Slim (1915–88)

• The Bluebird Recordings 1940–1941 [1940–41, RCA], B+
• Life Is Like That [1946–49, Charly]
• The Real Folk Blues [1950–52, Chess], B–
• U.S.A. [1954, Delmark]
• Rockin' the Blues [1958–59, Charly]
• Raining the Blues [1960, Fantasy]
• The Sonet Blues Story [1967, Verve], B
• w/Roosevelt Sykes: Double-Barreled Boogie [1970, Sunnyside], B+(*)
• Boogie Woogie [1971, Sunnyside], A–
• The Folkways Years 1959–1973 [1959–73, Smithsonian/Folkways]
• Life Is Like That [(1990), Charly]

Big Maceo Merriweather (1905–53)

• Big Maceo: The Bluebird Recordings 1941–1942 [1941–42, RCA], A–
• The King of Chicago Blues Piano [1941–45, Arhoolie]
• Big Maceo: The Victor/Bluebird Recordings 1945–1947 [1945–47, RCA], A–

Amos Milburn (1927–80)

• Blues, Barrelhouse and Boogie Woogie [1946–55, Capitol, 3 CD]
• The Complete Aladdin Recordings of Amos Milburn [1946–57, Mosaic, 7 CD]
• The Motown Sessions 1962–1964 [1962–64, Motown]
• The Best of Amos Milburn: Down the Road Apiece [(1993), EMI], B+

Roy Milton (1907–83)

• Roy Milton and His Solid Senders [1945–51, Specialty], A–
• Roy Milton and His Solid Senders: Vol 2: Groovy Blues [1945–53, Specialty], B+(***)
• Roy Milton and His Solid Senders: Vol. 3: Blowin' With Roy [1945–53, Specialty], B+(**)

Mississippi Sheiks [1927–1935]

• Honey Babe Let the Deal Go Down: The Best of the Mississippi Sheiks [1930–31, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Stop and Listen [1930–35, Yazoo], B+

McKinley Mitchell (1934–86)

• The Town I Live In: Thw One-derful Years [1962–64, RPM]
• McKinley Mitchell [1978, Chimneyville]
• The Complete Malaco Collection [1977–81, Waldoxy], B+(***)

Gatemouth Moore (1913–2004)

• Cryin' and Singin' the Blues [1945–46, Savoy Jazz], A–
• Sings Louis Jordan [The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions] [1973, Black and Blue], B+(**)

Buddy Moss (1914–84)

• Buddy Moss 1933–1935 [1933–35, Document]
• Atlanta Blues Legend [1966, Biograph]

Little Brother Montgomery (1906–85)

• Complete Recorded Works 1930–1936 [1930–36, Document]
• Tasty Blues [1960, Prestige OBC]
• Chicago: The Living Legends [1961, Prestige OBC], B+

Coco Montoya (1951– )

• Ya Think I'd Know Better [1996, Blind Pig]
• Writing on the Wall [2023, Alligator], B

John Mooney (1955– )

• Telephone King [1991, Blind Pig]
• Testimony [1992, Domino]
• Against the Wall [1996, House of Blues], B
• Dealing with the Devil [1997, Ruf], B+

Whistlin' Alex Moore (1899–1989)

• From North Dallas to the East Side [1947–69, Arhoolie]

Big Bill Morganfield

• Rising Son [1999, Blind Pig], A–

Mud Morganfield (1954– )

• Portrait [2022, Delmark], A–

Charlie Musselwhite (1944– )

• Stand Back! Here Comes Charley Musselwhite's South Side Band [1966, Vanguard], A–
• Tennessee Woman [1969, Vanguard]
• Memphis Charlie [1969, Arhoolie]
• Takin' My Time [1974, Arhoolie]
• In My Time [1993, Alligator], B+
• Memphis Tennessee [1984, Mobile Fidelity]
• In My Time [1993, Alligator]
• The Blues Never Die [1967–93, Vanguard], B+
• Delta Hardware [2006, RealWorld], B

Nat Myers

• Yellow Peril [2023, Easy Eye Sound], A–

Kenny Neal (1957– )

• Bayou Blood [1992, Alligator]
• Deluxe Edition [(1997), Alligator], A–
• What You Got [2000, Telarc]

Raful Neal (1936– )

• Louisiana Legend [1990, Alligator]

Tracy Nelson (1947– )

• Mother Earth Presents Tracy Nelson Country [1969, Mercury], A–
• w/Mother Earth: Tracy Nelson / Mother Earth [1972, Reprise]
• w/Mother Earth: Poor Man's Paradise [1973, Columbia]
• Tracy Nelson [1974, Atlantic]
• The Best of Tracy Nelson / Mother Earth [(1996), Warner Brothers]
• In the Here and Now [1993, Rounder], B+
• Victim of the Blues [2011, Delta Groove], B
• Life Don't Miss Nobody [2023, BMG], B+(**)

John Németh (1976– )

• Love Me Tonight [2009, Blind Pig]
• Memphis Grease [2014, Blue Corn Music], B+(***)

New Moon Jelly Roll Freedom Rockers [2020– ]

• Volume 1 [2007, Stony Plain], B+(**)
• Volume 2 [2007, Stony Plain], B+(**)

Hambone Willie Newbern (1899–1947)

• The Greatest Songsters: Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order (1927–1929) [1927–29, Document]

Johnny Nicholas (1948– )

• Mistaken Identity [2020, Valcour], B+(**)

Danielle Nicole

• Cry No More [2018, Concord], B+(*)

Robert Nighthawk (1909–67)

• Complete Recorded Works (1937–1940) [1937–40, Wolf]
• Live on Maxwell Street 1964 [1964, Rounder], A–
• w/Houston Stackhouse: Masters of Modern Blues [1964–67, Testament]

The Nighthawks [1972– ]

• Open All Nite [1976, Genes]
• Jacks and Kings, Vols. I and II [1978, Genes]

Willie Nix (1922–91)

• The Original Sun Singles, Vol. 1 [(1994), Bear Family]
• Chicago Blues: The Chance Story [(1997), Charly]

Sugar Ray Norcia

• Sweet and Swingin' [1998, Bullseye]

Guitar Nubbit and Alabama Watson

• Blues Town Story, Vol. 1 [Wolf]

St. Louis Jimmy Oden (1903–77)

• 1932–1948 [1932–48, Story of the Blues]
• Goin' Down Slow [1960, Prestige OBC]
• Back on My Feet Again [(1995), Collectables]

Andrew Odom (1936–91)

Omar and the Howlers [1980– ]

• I Told You Sou [1984, Austin]
• Hard Times in the Land of Plenty [1987, Columbia]

Johnny Otis (1921–2012)

• The Original Johnny Otis Show [1945–50, Savoy], B
• The Johnny Otis Rhythm and Blues Caravan [1945–51, Savoy, 3CD]
• Creepin' with the Cats: The Legendary Dig Masters, Vol. 1 [1956–57, Ace], B+
• The Johnny Otis Show: Formidable [1969, Ember]
• Cold Shot / Snatch and the Poontangs [1969, Ace], A–
• The Johnny Otis Show Live at Monterey! [1970, Epic], B+(***)
• Great Rhythm and Blues Oldies, Vol. 3: Johnny Otis [(1973), Blues Spectrum], A–
• The Capitol Years [(1989), Capitol]
• Spirit of the Black Territory Bands [1990, Arhoolie], B
• The Greatest Johnny Otis Show [(1998), Ace]

Shuggie Otis (1953– )

• Inspiration Information [1974, Luaka Bop], B–
• Shuggie's Boogie: Shuggie Otis Plays the Blues [(1994), Epic/Legacy]

Jack Owens (1904–97)

• w/Bud Spires: It Must Have Been the Devil [1970, Testament], B
• w/Eugene Powell: The Last Giants of Mississippi Blues [1980–91, Wolf]

Bobby Parker (1937– )

• Shine Me Up [1995, Black Top]

Junior Parker (1932–71)

• w/James Cotton, Pat Hare: Mystery Train [1952–54, Rounder]
• Junior's Blues: The Duke Recordings, Vol. 1 [(1992), MCA], B+

Charley Patton (1887–1934)

• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 [1929, Document]
• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2 [1929, Document]
• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 3 [1929–34, Document]
• King of the Delta Blues [1929–34, Yazoo], A–
• Founder of the Delta Blues [1929–34, Yazoo], A–
• Primeval Blues, Rags, and Gospel Songs [1929–34, Yazoo], B+
• Complete Recordings 1929–1934 [1929–34, JSP, 5 CD]
• The Definitive Charley Patton [(2001), Catfish]
• Screamin' and Hollerin' the Blues: The Worlds of Charley Patton [(2001), Revenant, 7 CD]

Dan Penn (1941– )

• Nobody's Fool [1973, Repertoire]
• Do Right Man [1994, Warner Brothers]
• Moments from This Theater [1999, Proper]

Pinetop Perkins (1913–2011)

• After Hours [1988, Blind Pig], B+
• Portrait of a Delta Bluesman [(1993), Vanguard]
• w/Willie "Big Eyes" Smith: Joined at the Hip [2010, Telarc], B+(***)

Lucky Peterson (1964– )

• Ridin' [1984, Evidence]
• Triple Play [1990, Alligator]

Danny Petroni

• The Danny Petroni Blue Project: The Blue Project [2013, DPS], B+(***)

Reverend Jayme Peyton (1981– )

• Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band: Front Porch Sessions [2017, Family Owned], B+(**)
• Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band: Dance Songs for Hard Times [2021, Family Owned], A–

Kelly Joe Phelps (1954– )

• Roll Away the Stone [1997, Rykodisc]

Brewer Phillips (1924– )

• w/Ted Harvey: Good Houserockin' [1977–82, Wolf]

Gene Phillips (1915– )

• Swinging the Blues [1947–51, Ace], A–

Piano Red (1911–85)

• The Doctor Is In! [1950–66, Bear Family, 4 CD]
• Atlanta Bounce [1956–72, Arhoolie], B+

Dan Pickett

• 1949 Country Blues [1949, Collectables]

Lonnie Pitchford (1955–98)

Ana Popovic (1976– )

• Hush! [2002, Ruf]
• Ana! Live in Amsterdam [2005, Ruf]

Jerry Portnoy

• Home Run Hitter [1995, Sanctuary/Castle], B

Shelton Powe (1957– )

• Shelton Powe [2022, Music Maker], B+(**)

Jimmy Preston (1913– )

• 1948–1950 [1948–50, Flyright]
• Rock the Joint, Vol. 2 [(1990), Collectables]

Sammy Price (1908–92)

• Sam Price and His Texas Blusicians 1929–1941 [1929–41, Classics], B+
• Sammy Price and the Blues Singers [1929–50, Wolf, 4CD]
• Sam Price and the Rock Band: Rib Joint: Roots of Rock and Roll [1956–59, Savoy], B+(***)
• Boogie and Jazz Classics [1975, Black & Blue]

Toni Price (1961– )

• Swim Away [1993, Discovery], B
• Hey [1995, Discovery]

John Primer (1945– )

• w/Bob Corritore: The Gypsy Woman Told Me [2020, SWMAF/VizzTone], A–
• Teardrops for Magic Slim: Live at Rosa's Lounge [2022, Blues House], B+(***)
• w/Bob Corritore: Crawlin' Kingsnake [2024, VizzTone], B+(***)

Professor Longhair (1918–80)

• New Orleans Piano [1949–53, Atlantic], A–
• Mardi Gras in New Orleans [1949–57, Nighthawk], B+
• House Party New Orleans Style [1971–72, Rounder], A–
• Mardi Gras in Baton Rouge [1971–72, Rhino], A–
• Rock 'n' Roll Gumbo [1974, Dancing Cat], A–
• Live on the Queen Mary [1975, 2019), Harvest], B+(***)
• Live in Chicago [1976, Orleans, EP], B+(**)
• The Last Mardi Gras [1978, Atlantic]
• 'Fess: The Professor Longhair Anthology [1949–78, Rhino, 2 CD], A
• Crawfish Fiesta [1980, Alligator], A

Snooky Pryor (1921– )

• Snooky Pryor [1947–2006, Paula]
• Snooky and Moody [1980, Flyright]
• Hand Me Down Blues [Relic]

Queen Esther

• Talkin' Fishbowl Blues [2004, EL], B+(**)
• What Is Love? [2010, EL], B+(***)
• The Other Side [2014, EL], B+(**)
• Gild the Black Lily [2021, EL], A–
• Rona [2023, EL], B+(*)
• Things Are Looking Up [2024, EL], A–

Yank Rachell (1910–97)

• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2 (1938–1941) [1938–41, Wolf]
• Chicago Style [1987, Delmark]

Annie Raines (1969– )

Ma Rainey (1886–1939)

• Complete Recorded Works: 1928 Sessions [1928, Document]
• Ma Rainey's Black Bottom [1924–28, Yazoo], A–
• Ma Rainey [1924–28, Milestone], A–
• Heroes of the Blues: The Very Best of Ma Rainey [1923–28, Shout Factory], A–
• The Paramounts Chronologically, Vol. 2 [(1995), Black Swan]
• Mother of the Blues [1923–29, JSP, 5CD]

Dave Ray and Tony Glover [1990– ]

• Ashes in My Whiskey [1990, Rough Trade]

A.C. Reed (1926– )

• w/Big Wheeler: Chicago Blues Session, Vol. 14 [1989, Wolf], B+
• I'm in the Wrong Business [1987, Alligator], B

Dalton Reed (1952–94)

• Willing and Able [1994, Bullseye]

Jimmy Reed (1925–76)

• I'm Jimmy Reed [1959, Charly]
• Rockin' with Reed [1959, Charly]
• Jimmy Reed at Carnegie Hall [1961, Mobile Fidelity]
• The 12 String Guitar Blues [1963, Vee-Jay]
• The Best of the Blues [(1963), Vee-Jay]
• Blues Masters: The Very Best of Jimmy Reed [1953–63, Rhino], A
• The Best of the Vee-Jay Years [1953–63, Shout! Factory], A
• The Best of Jimmy Reed [1953–64, GNP/Crescendo], A
• The Legend, the Man [1965, Collectables]
• The Vee-Jay Years [1953–65], A–
• Down in Virginia [1969, Bluesway]
• Jimmy Reed [1966–71, Paula], A–
• Shame Shame Shame [(1980), Charly]
• High and Lonesome [(1981), Charly]
• Upside Your Head [(1985), Charly]
• Big Boss Blues [(1986), Charly]
• Got Me Dizzy [(1988), Charly]
• Bright Lights, Big City [(1988), Chameleon]
• Ride 'Em on Down [(1989), Charly]
• The Best of Jimmy Reed [(1990), Telstar], B+
• Speak the Lyrics to Me, Mama Reed [(1993), Vee-Jay]
• The Classic Recordings [(1994), Tomato, 3 CD], B+

Sonny Rhodes (1940– )

• Disciple of the Blues [1990, Ichiban]

Tommy Ridgley (1925–99)

• The New Orleans King of the Stoll [1960–64, Rounder]

Paul Rishell (1950– )

• Blues on a Holiday [1990, Tone-Cool]
• w/Annie Raines: I Want You to Know [1996, Tone-Cool], B+(*)

Duke Robillard (1948– )

• After Hours Swing Session [1990, Rounder]
• Stretchin' Out [1998, Stony Plain]
• Guitar Groove-A-Rama [2006, Stony Plain], B+(*)
• Duke Robillard's World Full of Blues [2007, Stony Plain, 2 CD], B+(**)
• A Swingin' Session With Duke Robillard [2008, Stony Plain], A–
• Wobble Walkin' [2011, Blue Duchess], B+(*)
• They Called It Rhythm and Blues [2022, Stoney Plain], B+(**)

Fenton Robinson (1935–97)

• Somebody Loan Me a Dime [1974, Alligator], A–
• I Hear Some Blues Downstairs [1977, Alligator]
• Special Road [1989, Evidence]

Tad Robinson (1956– )

• A New Point of View [2006, Severn], B

Jimmy Rogers (1924–97)

• Chicago Bound [1950–56, Chess]
• The Complete Chess Recordings [1950–59, MCA, 2CD], B+(**)
• Chicago Blues Masters, Vol. 2: Complete Shelter Recordings [1972–73, Capitol]

Roy Rogers (1950– )

• Sidewinder [1988, Blind Pig]
• Slide of Hand [1993, Liberty], B
• Rhythm and Groove [1996, Pointblank]

Roomful of Blues [1977– ]

• Let's Have a Party [1979, Antilles]
• w/Big Joe Turner, Eddie Cleanhead Vinson: Two Classic Albums [1982–83, 32 Jazz, 2 CD]
• Swingin' and Jumpin' [(1999), 32 Jazz]
• The Blues'll Make You Happy, Too [2000, Rounder]

Doctor Ross (1925–93)

• Dr. Ross: His First Recordings [19510–2054, Arhoolie]
• Boogie Disease [1951–54, Arhoolie], B
• Call the Doctor [1965, Testament]

Bobby Rush (1933– )

• Rush Hour [1979, Philadelphia International]
• Instant Replay: The Hits [1981–90, Ichiban]
• Folk Funk [2004, Deep Rush]
• Raw [2007, Deep Rush]
• Down in Louisiana [2013, Deep Rush], B+(**)
• Chicken Heads: A 50-Year History of Bobby Rush [1964–2014, Omnivore, 4CD], A–
• Rawer Than Raw [2020, Deep Rush], B+(***)
• All My Love for You [2023, Deep Rush/Thirty Tigers], B+(**)

Otis Rush (1934– )

• Cobra Recordings 1956–1958 [1956–58, Paula], A–
• This One's a Good Un [1968, Blue Horizon]
• w/Albert King: Door to Door [1970]
• Right Place, Wrong Time [1971, Hightone]
• Live in Europe [1977, Evidence]
• The Sonet Blues Story [1977, Verve], B+(**)
• So Many Roads [1978, Delmark]
• This Way [1994, Mercury]
• Ain't Enough Comin' In [1994, This Way Up], B
• Essential Collection: Classic Cobra Recordings [(2000), Varese]

Saffire [1990– ]

• The Uppity Blues Women [1990, Alligator], B+
• Hot Flash [1991, Alligator]

Taliba Safiya

• Black Magic [2024, self-released, EP], B+(*)

Curtis Salgado (1954– )

• Curtis Salgado and the Stilettos [1991, JRS]
• Clean Getaway [2008, Shanachie], B
• Damage Control [2021, Alligator], B+(*)

Jumpin' Johnny Sansone (1956– )

• Crescent City Moon [1997, Bullseye Blues]

Satan and Adam

• Harlem Blues [1991, Flying Fish]

Jeffrey Scott

• Going Down to Georgia on a Hog [2023, Music Maker], B+(***)

Son Seals (1942– )

• Midnight Son [1976, Alligator], B+
• Live and Burning [1978, Alligator], B+(**)
• Bad Axe [1984, Alligator]

Marvin Sease (1946– )

• Candy Licker: The Sex & Soul of Marvin Sease [1994–2005, Jive/Legacy], B+(**)

Mem Shannon (1959– )

• A Cab Driver's Blues [1995, Hannibal], B+
• Second Blues Album [1997, Hannibal]
• Spend Some Time with Me [1999, Shanachie]

Omar Shariff (1938– )

• The Raven [1972, Arhoolie]

Eddie Shaw (1937– )

• In the Land of the Crossroads [1992, Rooster]

Robert Shaw (1908–85)

• The Ma Grinder: Texas Barrelhouse Piano [1963–77, Arhoolie], B–

Bill Sheffield

• Journal on a Shelf [2006, American Roots], A–

Kenny Wayne Shepherd (1977– )

• Ledbetter Heights [1995, Giant]
• Dirt on My Diamonds: Volume 1 [2023, Provogue], B

Johnny Shines (1915–92)

• w/Robert Lockwood: Johnny Shines and Robert Lockwood [1952–53, Paula], B+
• Masters of Modern Blues [1966, Testament]
• Last Night's Dream [1968, Warner Brothers]
• Johnny Shines: Blues Masters Vol. 7 [1968, Blue Horizon]
• w/Big Walter Horton: Johnny Shines with Big Walter Horton [1966–69, Testament]
• Johnny Shines [1970, Hightone], B+(**)
• The Blues Came Falling Down: Live 1973 [1973, Omnivore], B+(**)
• Traditional Delta Blues [1972–74, Biograph], A–
• Too Wet to Plow [1977, Blue Labor], B+
• Hey Ba-Ba-Re-Bop [1979, Rounder], B+

J.D. Short (1902–62)

• The Sonet Blues Story [1961–62, Verve], B+(***)

Frankie Lee Sims (1917–70)

• Walking With Frankie [1960, AIM], B+(***)
• Lucy Mae Blues [(1970), Specialty]

The Slide Brothers [2013– ]

• Robert Randolph Presents: The Slide Brothers [2013, Concord], B

Drink Small (1933– )

• The Blues Doctor [1990, Ichiban]
• Round Two [1991, Ichiban]

Bessie Smith (1894–1937)

• The Chronological Bessie Smith 1923 [1923, Classics]
• The Complete Recordings, Vol. 1 [1923–24, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD]
• The Complete Recordings, Vol. 2 [1924–25, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD]
• The Complete Recordings, Vol. 3 [1925–28, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD]
• The Complete Recordings, Vol. 4 [1928–31, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD]
• The Complete Recordings, Vol. 5: The Final Chapter [1925–33, Columbia/Legacy]
• 1925–1933 [1925–33, Hermes], A–
• The Collection [1923–33, Columbia], A–
• The Essential Bessie Smith [1923–33, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], A–
• Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues [1923–33, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Do Your Duty: The Essential Recordings of Bessie Smith [(1995), Indigo]

Byther Smith (1933– )

• Hold That Train [1981, Delmark], B+
• Tell Me How Do You Like It [1983, Grits]
• I'm a Mad Man [1993, Bullseye Blues]

Carrie Smith (1941– )

• Confessin' the Blues [1976–77, Evidence], B+

Clara Smith (1894–1935)

• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 [1923–24, Document]
• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2 [1924, Document]
• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 3 [1925, Document]
• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 4 [1926–27, Document]
• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 5 [1927–29, Document]
• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 6 [1930–32, Document]

Funny Papa Smith (1890–1940)

• The Original Howling Wolf [1930–31, Yazoo]

George Smith (1924–83)

• Little George Smith: Harmonica Ace: The Modern Masters [(1993), Ace]
• George "Harmonica" Smith: Now You Can Talk About Me [(1998), Blind Pig]

J.B. Smith

• No More Good Time in the World for Me [1965–66, Dust-to-Digital, 2CD], B+(**)

Jimi "Primetime" Smith (1960– )

• w/Bob Corritore: The World in a Jug [2023, SWMAF], B+(***)

Mamie Smith (1883–1946)

• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 [1920–21, Document]
• Crazy Blues: The Best of Mamie Smith [1920–22, Columbia/Legacy], B+

Charlie Spand

• The Complete Paramounts in Chronological Order 1929–1931 [1929–31, Document]
• Dreaming the Blues: The Best of Charlie Spand [(2002), Yazoo]

Otis Spann (1930–70)

• Otis Spann Is the Blues [1960, Candid], B+(**)
• Walking the Blues [1960, Candid], A–
• The Complete Candid Otis Spann / Lightnin' Hopkins Sessions [1960, Mosaic, 3CD]
• The Blues Never Die! [1964, Prestige OBC]
• Down to Earth [1967, MCA]
• The Blues Is Where It's At [1967, BGO]
• The Biggest Thing Since Colossus [1969, Blue Horizon]
• Sweet Giant of the Blues [1969, Flying Dutchman]
• w/Muddy Waters: Live the Life [1964–69, Testament]
• The Best of the Vanguard Years [1966–69, Vanguard], B
• Good Morning Mr. Blues [(1996), Analogue]

Speckled Red (1892–1973)

• The Dirty Dozens [1955–57, Delmark], B+(***)
• Piano Blues [Storyville]

Dave Specter (1963– )

• Blueplicity [1994, Delmark]

Victoria Spivey (1906–76)

• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 [1926–27, Document]
• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2 [1927–29, Document]

Wild Jimmy Spruill (1934–96)

• Scratchin': The Wild Jimmy Spruill Story [1956–63, GVC, 2CD], A

Houston Stackhouse (1910–80)

Corey Stevens

• Blue Drops of Rain [1995, Eureka]
• The Road to Zen [1997, Discovery]

Frank Stokes (1887–1955)

• The Victor Recordings 1928–1929 [1928–29, Document]
• Creator of the Memphis Blues [1927–29, Yazoo], B+
• The Memphis Blues [1927–30, Yazoo]
• The Best of Frank Stokes [1927–29, Yazoo], B+

Angela Strehli (1945– )

• Soul Shake [1987, Antone's]
• Blonde and Blue [1993, Rounder], B+
• Deja Blue [1998, House of Blues], B+(**)
• Ace of Blues [2022, Antone's/New West], A–

Studebaker John (1952– )

• Outside Lookin' In [1995, Blind Pig]

Sugar Ray and the Bluetones [1980–1990]

• Knockout [1989, Varrick]

Hubert Sumlin (1931–2011)

• w/James Cotton: Heart and Soul [1989, Blind Pig]
• I Know You [1998, AcousTech]

Sunnyland Slim (1907–95)

• House Rent Party [1949, Delmark], B
• Slim's Shout [1960, Prestige OBC]
• The Sonet Blues Story [1974, Verve], B

Super Chikan (1951– )

• Blues Come Home to Roost [1997, Rooster Blues]

Swamp Cabbage

• Squeal [2008, Zoho Roots], B

Roosevelt Sykes (1906–83)

• Roosevelt Sykes (1929–1941) [1929–41, Story of Blues]
• Best of Blues: 1931–1941 [1931–41, Wolf], B
• The Honeydripper [1961, Storyville OBC]
• Blues by Roosevelt "The Honeydripper" Sykes [1961, Smithsonian/Folkways], B+
• Chicago Boogie [1950–63, Delmark], B+
• The Honeydripper [1966, Storyville], B

Blind Joe Taggart

• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 (1926–1934) [1926–34, Document]

Tampa Red (1904–81)

• The Guitar Wizard [1928–34, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Bluebird Recordings 1934–1936 [1934–36, RCA, 2CD], A
• Bottleneck Guitar 1928–1937 [1928–37, Yazoo]
• The Bluebird Recordings 1936–1938 [1936–38, RCA, 2CD], A–

Tarbox Ramblers [2000– ]

• Tarbox Ramblers [2000, Rounder]

Tarheel Slim (1924–77)

• w/Little Ann: The Red Robin and Fire Years [1954–62, Collectables], B+
• No Time at All [1975, Trix]

Jimmie Tarlton (1892–1979)

• Steel Guitar Rag [(1998), HMG]

Eddie Taylor (1923–85)

• Ride 'Em on Down [Charly]
• In Session: Diary of a Chicago Bluesman 1953–1957 [1953–57, Jasmine], A–
• Bad Boy: Charly Blues Masterworks Vol. 35 [1955–64, Charly], B+
• I Feel So Bad [1972, Advent], B+(**)

Eva Taylor (1895–1977)

• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 (1922–1923) [1922–23, Document]
• Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2 (1923–1927) [1923–27, Document]

Hound Dog Taylor (1915–75)

• Hound Dog Taylor and the Houserockers [1971, Alligator], A–
• Natural Boogie [1973, Alligator], B+
• Genuine Houserocking Music [1971–73, Alligator], B+(***)
• Beware of the Dog [1974, Alligator], A–
• Deluxe Edition [1971–74, Alligator], A–
• Release the Hound [1971–75, Alligator], A–

Joanne Shaw Taylor (1985– )

• Blues From the Heart: Live [2022, Keeping the Blues Alive], B+(*)
• Nobody's Fool [2023, Keeping the Blues Alive], B+(*)

Koko Taylor (1935–2009)

• Koko Taylor [1969, Chess]
• What It Takes [1964–71, Chess], A–
• I Got What It Takes [1975, Alligator], A–
• The Earthshaker [1978, Alligator]
• Jump for Joy [1990, Alligator], B+
• Deluxe Edition [1975–99, Alligator], A–
• Old School [2007, Alligator], A–

Melvin Taylor (1959– )

• Blues on the Run [1982, Evidence]
• Dirty Pool [1997, Evidence]
• Beyond the Burning Guitar [2010, Eleven East, 2CD], B+(*)
• Taylor Made [2012, Eleven East], B+(*)

Montana Taylor

• w/Freddie Shayne: Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order (1929–1946) [1929–46, Document]

Otis Taylor (1948– )

• White African [2001, Northern Blues]
• Respect the Dead [2002, Northern Blues], B+
• Recapturing the Banjo [2008, Telarc]
• Pentatonic Wars and Love Songs [2009, Telarc], B+(*)
• Clovis People, Volume 3 [2010, Telarc]
• Otis Taylor's Contraband [2012, Telarc], B+(***)
• Hey Joe Opus: Red Meat [2015, Trance Blues Festival]

Ted Taylor (1934–87)

Susan Tedeschi (1970– )

• Better Days [1995, Oarlin], B
• Just Won't Burn [1998, Tone-Cool]
• Live From Austin TX [2003, New West], B+(*)
• Hope and Desire [2005, Verve Forecast], B–
• Tedeschi Trucks Band: w/Derek Trucks: Revelator [2011, Sony Classical], B+(***)
• w/Derek Trucks: Live: Everybody's Talkin' [2012, Sony Classical, 2CD], B+(*)

Sonny Terry (1911–86)

• Whoopin' the Blues: The Capitol Recordings, 1947–1950 [1947–50, Capitol], B+
• w/Brownie McGhee: Hometown Blues [1948–51, Mainstream/Legacy], A–
• w/Brownie McGhee: Sportin' Life Blues [1940–52, Proper, 2CD], B+
• w/Brownie McGhee: Just a Closer Walk With Thee [1960, Fantasy OBC], A–
• w/Brownie McGhee: Midnight Special [1960, Fantasy], B+
• Sonny Is King [1960–62, Prestige/Bluesville OBC], B+
• The Folkways Years, 1944–1963 [1944–63, Folkways], B+
• w/Brownie McGhee: Live at the New Penelope Café [1967, Just A Memory]
• w/Brownie McGhee: Backwater Blues [(1999), Fantasy], A–

Jimmy Thackery (1953– )

• Empty Arms Motel [1992, Blind Pig], B+

Crystal Thomas

• Now Dig This! [2021, Dialtone], B+(***)

Earl Thomas (1960– )

• Soul'd [2003, Memphis International], B+

Henry Thomas (1874–1930)

• Texas Worried Blues: Complete Recorded Works 1927–1929 [1927–29, Yazoo], A–

Jesse Thomas (1911–95)

• Lookin' for That Woman [1995, Black Top], A–

Big Mama Thornton (1926–84)

• The Original Hound Dog [1951–56, Ace]
• Hound Dog: The Peacock Recordings [1952–57, MCA], A–
• Big Mama Thornto With the Muddy Waters Blues Band: 1966 [1966, Arhoolie], B+(***)
• Ball N' Chain [1965–68, Arhoolie], A–

George Thorogood (1950– )

• George Thorogood and the Destroyers [1977, Rounder], B
• Greatest Hits: 30 Years of Rock [1977–2003, Capitol], B+

Henry Townsend (1909– )

• w/Henry Spaulding: Henry Townsend and Henry Spaulding [1929–37, Wolf]
• Mule [1980, Nighthawk]
• St. Louis Blues [1980–91, Wolf], B+

Treme Brass Band [1993– ]

• Gimme My Money Back [1993–95, Arhoolie], A–

Derek Trucks (1979– )

• The Derek Trucks Band [1997, Landslide]
• Out of the Madness [1998, House of Blues]
• Live at Georgia Theatre [2004, Columbia]
• Songlines [2006, Columbia], B+(***)
• Already Free [2009, Victor]
• Roadsongs [2008–2009, Masterworks, 2CD]

Bessie Tucker

• Complete Recorded Works 1928–1929 [1928–29, Document]

Cristina Vane

• Troubled Sleep [2017, self-released, EP], B+(**)
• Old Played New [2020, Blue Tip], B+(***)
• The Magnolia Sessions [2020, Anti-Corp], B+(**)

Maurice John Vaughn (1952– )

• Generic Blues Album [1984, Alligator]
• In the Shadow of the City [1993, Alligator]

Ally Venable (1999– )

• Real Gone [2023, Ruf], B+(*)

Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (1917–88)

• Cleanhead's Back in Town [1957, Bethlehem], A–
• w/Cannonball Adderley: Cleanhead and Cannonball [1961–62, Milestone], A–
• w/Otis Spann: Bosses of the Blues, Volume II [1969, Bluebird], B+(***)
• Kidney Stew Is Fine [1969, Delmark], A–
• The Original Cleanhead [1970, Blues Time], A–
• Hold It Right There! [1978, Muse]
• Kidney Stew [The Definitive Black & Blue Sessions] [1969–78, Black & Blue], A–
• I Want a Little Girl [1981, Pablo OJC], B
• Eddie Cleanhead Vinson and Roomful of Blues [1982, Muse]

Ghalia Volt

• One Woman Band [2021, Ruf], B+(**)

Charles Walker

• Love Is Only Everything [2013, Gemco]

Joe Louis Walker (1949– )

• Cold Is the Night [1986, Hightone]
• The Gift [1988, Hightone], B+
• Blue Soul [1989, Hightone]
• Live at Slim's [1991, Hightone]
• Preacher and the President [1998, Verve], B
• In the Morning [2002, Telarc]
• New Direction [2004, Blues Bureau International]
• Hellfire [2012, Alligator], B+(*)
• Hornet's Nest [2014, Alligator], B–
• Weight of the World [2023, Forty Below], B

Phillip Walker (1937– )

• The Bottom of the Top [1969–72, Hightone], B+

Seth Walker (1974– )

• Seth Walker [2007, Pacific Blues]
• Leap of Faith [2009, Hyena]
• Time Can Change [2012, The Royal Potato Family]
• Sky Still Blue [2014, The Royal Potato Family], B

T-Bone Walker (1910–75)

• Low Down Blues [1946–48, Charly]
• The Complete Capitol / Black & White Recordings [1940–49, Capitol, 3 CD], B+
• The Complete Imperial Recordings, 1950–1954 [1950–54, EMI, 2 CD], A–
• T-Bone Blues [1955–57, Atlantic]
• Blues Masters: The Very Best of T-Bone Walker [1945–57, Rhino], A–
• w/Guitar Slim, Lawyer Houston, Al King, Ray Agee, R.S. Rankin: Texas Guitar: From Dallas to L.A. [1950–64, Atlantic], B+(*)
• I Want a Little Girl [1968, Delmark]

Wee Willie Walker (1941–2019)

• w/The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra: Not in My Lifetime [2021, Blue Dot], B+(***)

Sippie Wallace (1898–1986)

• Women Be Wise [1966, Alligator], B

Mercy Dee Walton (1915–62)

• Pity and a Shame [1961, Prestige OBC], B

The War and Treaty

• Lover's Game [2023, Mercury Nashville], B+(**)

Robert Ward (1938– )

• Fear No Evil [1990, Black Top], B+
• Black Bottom [1995, Black Top], B+

Baby Boy Warren (1919–77)

• Baby Boy Warren [BBW]

Washboard Sam (1910–66)

• 1935–1947 [1935–47, Story of Blues], B–
• Rockin' My Blues Away [1941–47, RCA Bluebird], B

Steve Washington

• Just a Matter of Time [2020, JSP], B+(**)

Tuts Washington (1907–84)

• New Orleans Piano Professor [1983, Rounder], B

Walter "Wolfman" Washington (1943–2022)

• Wolf at the Door [1991, Rounder], B
• Doin' the Funky Thing [2008, Zoho Roots], B
• Feel So at Home [2022, Tipitina's Record Club], B+(*)

Watermelon Slim

• Watermelon Slim and the Workers [2006, Northern Blues Music]
• Ringers [2010, Northern Blues Music]
• w/Super Chikan: Okiesippi Blues [2011, Northern Blues Music], B+(***)

Muddy Waters (1915–83)

• The Complete Plantation Recordings [1941–42, Chess], B+
• Rollin' Stone: The Golden Anniversary Collection [1947–52, MCA, 2 CD], A–
• The Best of Muddy Waters [1948–54, Chess], A
• His Best: 1947–1955 [1947–55, Chess]
• Trouble No More: Singles (1955–1959) [1955–59, Chess], A+
• Muddy Waters at Newport 1960 [1960, MCA/Chess], A–
• Sings Big Bill Broonzy [1960, Chess]
• Folk Singer [1963–64, Chess]
• Sings Big Bill Broonzy / Folk Singer [1960–64, Chess], A–
• His Best: 1956–1964 [1956–64, MCA]
• Live at the Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, Nov 04–06 1966 [Authorized Bootleg] [1966, Geffen], B+(***)
• The Real Folk Blues / More Real Folk Blues [1965–67, Beat Goes On], B+
• w/Otis Spann: Live Paris 1968 [1968, Lantower], B+(**)
• Fathers and Sons [1969, Chess]
• The Lost Tapes [1970, Blind Pig], B+
• The Chess Box [1947–72, Chess, 3 CD], A
• Mojo: The Very Best of Muddy Waters Live, 1971/76 [1971–76, Music Club], B+
• The Definitive Collection [1948–76, Geffen/Chess/Chronicles], A
• Hard Again [1977, Blue Sky], A
• Hoochie Coochie Man [1977, Just a Memory]
• I'm Ready [1977, 2004), Epic/Legacy], B+
• w/Johnny Winter, James Cotton: Breakin' It Up, Breakin' It Down [1977, Epic/Legacy], B+(**)
• Muddy "Mississippi" Waters: Live [1979, Blue Sky]
• King Bee [1980, Epic/Legacy], A–
• Blues Sky [1976–80, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• One More Mile [(1994), Chess, 2 CD]

Carl Weathersby (1953– )

• Don't Lay Your Blues on Me [1996, Evidence]

Curley Weaver (1906–62)

• Georgia Guitar Wizard (1928–1935) [1928–35, Story of Blues]

Katie Webster (1939– )

• Katie Webster [(1991), Paula]
• Two-Fisted Mama! [1989, Alligator], B
• Deluxe Edition [(1999), Alligator]

Leo Welch (1932–2017)

• Sabougla Voices [2014, Big Legal Mess], A–
• I Don't Prefer No Blues [2015, Big Legal Mess], B+(***)

Valerie Wellington (1959–91)

• Million Dollar Secret [1984, Flying Fish]

Junior Wells (1934–98)

• Blues Hit Big Town [1953–54, Delmark], B+
• 1957–1963 [1957–63, Paula]
• Hoodoo Man Blues [1965, Delmark], A–
• It's My Life, Baby [1965, Vanguard], A–
• Junior Wells & the Aces: Live in Boston 1966 [1966, Delmark], B+(**)
• Best of the Vanguard Years [1965–68, Vanguard], A–
• You're Tough Enough: The Blue Rock Studio Recordings [1968–69, Mercury], B–
• Southside Blues Jam [1969–70, Delmark], B+(***)
• Live at Theresa's 1975 [1975, Delmark], B+(***)
• Live at Buddy Guy's Legends [1997, Telarc], B
• Come on in This House [1997, Telarc]

Arthur Weston

• Pea Vine Whistle [(1997), Testament]

Peetie Wheatstraw (1902–41)

• Peetie Wheatstraw (1930–1941) [1930–41, Story of Blues], B+

Bukka White (1906–77)

• The Complete Sessions 1930–1940 [1930–40, Travelin' Man]
• The Complete Bukka White [1937–40, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Sky Songs [1963, Arhoolie]
• The Sonet Blues Story [1963, Verve], B+(**)
• Mississippi Blues [1969, Aim]

Georgia White (1903–80)

• Trouble in Mind 1935–1941 [1935–41, EPM], B+

Josh White (1908–69)

• Blues Singer 1932–1936 [1932–36, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Free and Equal Blues [1944–46, Smithsonian/Folkways], B
• w/Big Bill Broonzy: The Roots of the Blues [(1994), Legacy]

Robert Wilkins (1896–1987)

• The Original Rolling Stone [1928–35, Yazoo], B+
• w/Tom Dickson, Allen Shaw: Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order: Memphis Blues 1928–1935 [1928–35, Document]

Andre Williams (1936– )

• w/The Sadies: Red Dirt [1999, Bloodshot]
• Bait and Switch [2001, Norton]
• w/The Sadies: Night and Day [2008–2010, Yep Roc], A–
• I Wanna Go Back to Detroit City [2016, Bloodshot], B+(*)

Big Joe Williams (1903–82)

• Baby Please Don't Go [1935–47, Wolf]
• Delta Blues: 1951 [1951, Trumpet]
• w/J.D. Short: Stavin' Chain Blues [1958, Delmark]
• Blues on Highway 49 [1961, Delmark]
• Have Mercy! [1960, Tradition], B+
• Nine String Guitar Blues [1961, Delmark]
• Mississippi's Big Joe Williams and His Nine-String Guitar [1962, Smithsonian/Folkways]
• Back to the Country [1965, Testament], B+
• Shake Your Boogie [1960–69, Arhoolie]
• Going Back to Crawford [1971, Arhoolie], B
• The Sonet Blues Story [1972, Verve], A–
• Malvina My Sweet Woman [1974, Oldie Blues]

Jody Williams (1935–2018)

• In Session: Diary of a Chicago Bluesman 1954–1962 [1954–62, Jasmine], A–

Lee Shot Williams (1938– )

• Hot Shot [1996, Ecko]

Robert Pete Williams (1914–80)

• I'm Blue as a Man Can Be [1959–60, Arhoolie], B+
• When a Man Takes the Blues [1959–60, Arhoolie]
• Free Again [1961, Prestige OBC]
• The Sonet Blues Story [1973, Verve], B+(*)

Sonny Boy Williamson (1914–48)

• Sugar Mama: The Essential Recordings of Sonny Boy Willilamson [1937–42, Indigo]
• The Bluebird Recordings 1937–1938 [1937–38, RCA], A–
• The Bluebird Recordings 1938 [1938, RCA], B+
• When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 8: Blue Bird Blues [1937–47, Bluebird], A–

Sonny Boy Williamson (1899–1965)

• King Biscuit Time [1951, Arhoolie], A
• w/Willie Love: Clownin' With the World [1951–54, Alligator], B+
• Down and Out Blues [1955–58, Chess]
• Bummer Road [1957–60, Chess]
• Keep It to Ourselves [1963, Alligator], A–
• The Real Folk Blues [1957–63, Chess], A
• Help Me [1964, Chess]
• More Real Folk Blues [1960–64, Chess], A
• The Real Folk Blues / More Real Folk Blues [1957–64, MCA/Chess], A
• His Best [1955–64, MCA/Chess], A
• The Essential Sonny Boy Williamson [1955–64, Chess, 2CD], A+
• One Way Out [1968, Chess]
• Goin' in Your Direction [(1994), Alligator]

Kim Wilson (1951– )

• Lookin' for Trouble! [2003, M.C.], B

Smokey Wilson (1936– )

• Smoke n' Fire [1993, Bullseye]

Johnny Winter (1944–2014)

• The Progressive Blues Experiment [1967, Capitol], B+
• Johnny Winter [1969, Columbia/Legacy], B
• Second Winter [1969, Columbia], B
• Second Winter (Legacy Edition) [1969–70, Columbia/Legacy, 2 CD], B–
• Johnny Winter And [1970, Columbia]
• Together – Live [1976, Blue Sky]
• Nothin' but the Blues [1977, Blue Sky]
• White Hot and Blue [1978, Blue Sky]
• 3rd Degree [1986, Alligator]
• Deluxe Edition [1984–95, Alligator]
• The Johnny Winter Anthology [1967–2004, Shout! Factory, 2 CD], B

Jimmy Witherspoon (1923–97)

• w/Jay McShann: Goin' to Kansas City Blues [1957, RCA], B–
• Singin' the Blues [1959, Blue Note]
• Jazz Me Blues: The Best of Jimmy Witherspoon [1956–66, Prestige], B+
• The 'Spoon Concerts [1972, Fantasy]
• Live at the 1972 Monterey Jazz Festival [1972, Monterey Jazz Festival], B
• w/Panama Francis: Sings the Blues [1980, Muse]
• Call Me Baby [(1991), Night Train]
• Blowin' in from Kansas City [(1993), Capitol]

Carolyn Wonderland

• Tempting Fate [2021, Alligator], B+(**)

Billy Wright (1932–91)

• Goin' Down Slow [(1984), Savoy]

Mighty Joe Young (1927– )

• The Sonet Blues Story [1972, Verve], B+(***)
• Mighty Joe Young [1976, Ovation]

Johnny Young (1918–74)

• Chicago Blues [1968, Arhoolie]

Zora Young (1948– )

• The French Connection [2007–2008, Delmark], B+(*)

Various Artists

• The Ace (Ms.) Blues Masters, Vol. 1: Sing My Blues Tonight [1953–60, Westside], B+
• The Ace (Ms.) Blues Masters, Vol. 2: 4th and Beale and Further South [1952–57, Westside], B
• Alabama Blues, 1927–1931 [1927–31, Yazoo]
• The Alligator Records 20th Anniversary Collection [1971–91, Alligator], B+
• The Alligator Records 25th Anniversary Collection [1971–96, Alligator], B
• American Epic: The Best of Blues [1927–36, Third Man/Columbia/Legacy], B+(***)
• American Epic: The Collection [1916–36, Columbia/Third Man/Legacy, 5CD], A
• American Epic: The Soundtrack [(2017), Columbia/Third Man/Legacy], A–
• Angola Prisoners' Blues [1959, Arhoolie]
• Antone's Women: Bringing You the Best in Blues [1992, Antone's], A–
• Back to the Crossroads: The Roots of Robert Johnson [1926–36, Yazoo], A
• Barrelhouse Mamas: Born in the Alley, Raised Up in the Slum [1924–33, Yazoo], B
• Barrelhouse Piano 1927–1938 [1927–36, Yazoo]
• Before the Blues, Vol. 1: The Early American Black Music Scene [1926–37, Yazoo], B+
• Before the Blues, Vol. 2: The Early American Black Music Scene [(1996), Yazoo]
• Before the Blues, Vol. 3: The Early American Black Music Scene [1925–40, Yazoo], B+
• Best of Blues Records Presents: The Prewar Blues Story [La Grande Époque du Blues 1926–1943] [1926–43, Best of Blues, 2 CD], A–
• The Best of the Blues Tradition, Volume 1 [1951–69, Tradition, 3 CD], B+
• The Best There Ever Was: The Legendary Early Blues Performers [1927–35, Yazoo], A
• Better Boot That Thing: Great Women Blues Singers of the 1920's [1927–30, RCA], B
• Black Top Soul Survey: A Blues Sampler [(1992), Alligator]
• Blue Muse [(2019), Blues Maker Foundation], B+(***)
• The Blues: A Smithsonian Collection of Classic Blues Singers [1923–85, Smithsonian, 4 CD], A
• Blue Muse [(2019), Music Maker Foundation], B+(***)
• Blues Fest: Modern Blues of the '70s [1970–79, Rhino], B+
• Blues From Dolphin's of Hollywood [1953–55, Specialty], A–
• Blues Images Presents . . . 20 Classic Blues Songs From the 1920's: Vol. 13 [(2016), Blues Images]
• Blues in the Mississippi Night [1946, Rykodisc]
• Blues Ladies: Classic Blues Performances 1922–1925 [1922–25, Memphis Archives]
• Blues Masters Volume 1: Urban Blues [(1992), Rhino], B+
• Blues Masters Volume 2: Postwar Chicago Blues [1950–61, Rhino], B+
• Blues Masters Volume 3: Texas Blues [(1992), Rhino], B+
• Blues Masters Volume 4: Harmonica Classics [(1992), Rhino]
• Blues Masters Volume 5: Jump Blues Classics [(1992), Rhino], A
• Blues Masters Volume 6: Blues Originals [1928–69, Rhino], A–
• Blues Masters Volume 7: Blues Revival [(1993), Rhino]
• Blues Masters Volume 8: Mississippi Delta Blues [1928–66, Rhino], B
• Blues Masters Volume 9: Postmodern Blues [(1993), Rhino]
• Blues Masters Volume 11: Classic Blues Women [(1993), Rhino], B+
• Blues Masters Volume 12: Memphis Blues [1927–54, Rhino], B+
• Blues Masters Volume 13: New York City Blues [(1993), Rhino], A–
• Blues Masters Volume 14: More Jump Blues [(1993), Rhino], A
• Blues Masters Volume 15: Slide Guitar Classics [(1993), Rhino]
• Blues Masters Volume 16: More Harmonica Classics [(1998), Rhino]
• Blues Masters Volume 17: More Postmodern Blues [(1998), Rhino]
• Blues Masters Volume 18: More Slide Guitar Classics [(1998), Rhino], A–
• Blues Story [1920–84, Shout, 2 CD], A
• Born Under a Bad Sign [1923–69, VSOP]
• Canned Heat Blues: Masters of the Delta Blues [1992, RCA], B
• Chess Blues Classics: 1947–1956 [1947–56, Chess]
• Chess Blues Classics: 1957–1967 [1957–67, Chess]
• Chess Blues Guitar: Two Decades of Killer Fretwork, 1949–1969 [1949–69, Chess, 2 CD]
• The Chess Blues-Rock Songbook: The Classic Originals [1950–67, Chess, 2 CD], B+
• Chicago / The Blues / Today! Vol. 1 [1966, Vanguard], A–
• Chicago / The Blues / Today! Vol. 2 [1966, Vanguard], A–
• Chicago / The Blues / Today! Vol. 3 [1966, Vanguard], A–
• Chicago Blues from Federal Records [(1999), Ace]
• Classic Piano Blues From Smithsonian Folkways [1944–76, Smithsonian/Folkways], B+(**)
• The Cobra Records Story [(1993), Warner Brothers, 2 CD]
• The Cocktail Combos [(1997), Capitol, 3 CD], B+
• Country Blues Bottleneck Guitar Classics 1926–1937 [1926–37, Yazoo]
• Country Negro Jam Session [1961, Arhoolie]
• Deep Blues [1990, Atlantic]
• Deep in the Soul of Texas, Vol. 2 [(1992), Collectables]
• Delta Blues: 1951 [1951, Alligator]
• Deep in the Soul of Texas [(1991), Collectables]
• The Devil and God Meet at Church: 21 Classic Blues Songs From the 1920's [(2013), Blues Images]
• Don't Leave Me Here: The Blues of Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana 1927–1932 [1927–32, Yazoo]
• Duke-Peacock's Greatest Hits [(1993), MCA], A–
• The Earliest Negro Vocal Quarters: 1894–1928 [1894–1928, Document]
• East Coast Blues 1926–1935 [1926–35, Yazoo]
• Fattenin' Frogs for Snakes: The Essential Recordings of the Blues Ladies [(1995), Indigo]
• Fat Possum: Not the Same Old Blues Crap [1997, Fat Possum]
• Fifteen Piano Blues and Boogie Classics [(1997), Arhoolie], B+
• Four Women Blues: Victor/Bluebird Recordings [1928–36, RCA], B
• The Georgia Blues 1927–1933 [1927–33, Yazoo]
• Georgia Sea Island Songs [1935–61, New World], B+
• God Don't Never Change: The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson [2016, Alligator], A–
• Going Away Blues 1926–1935 [1926–35, Yazoo]
• Good Time Blues: Harmonicas, Kazoos, Washboards and Cow-Bells [1930–41, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Great Blues Guitarists: String Dazzlers [1924–40, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Great Bluesmen at Newport [1959–65, Vanguard]
• The Great Race Record Labels Volume 1: Paramount [(2000), Catfish], B
• Guitar Player Presents Legends of Guitar: Electric Blues, Vol. 1 [(1990), Rhino], A
• Guitar Wizards 1926–1935 [1926–35, Yazoo]
• Hanging Tree Guitars [1991, Music Maker Relief Foundation], A–
• Hard Times Come Again No More, Vol. 1: Early American Rural Songs of Hard Times and Hardships [1924–37, Yazoo], A–
• Hard Times Come Again No More, Vol. 2 [(1998), Yazoo], A–
• Harmonica Blues: Great Harmonica Performances of the 1920s and 1930s [(1991), Yazoo]
• Hoochie Coochie Men: History of UK Blues and R&B, 1955–2001 [1955–2001, Indigo, 4 CD]
• Hound Dog Taylor: A Tribute [1998, Alligator], B+
• I Can't Be Satisfied: Early American Women Blues Singers, Vol. 1: Country [1920–25, Yazoo], B+
• I Can't Be Satisfied: Early American Women Blues Singers, Vol. 2: Town [1920–25, Yazoo], A–
• I Have to Paint My Face: Mississippi Blues 1960 [(1995), Arhoolie]
• If I Have to Wreck L.A.: Kent and Modern Records: Blues Into the 60s Vol. 2 [1960, Ace]
• An Introduction to Texas Blues [1948–92, Fuel 2000], B+(*)
• Jackson Blues, 1928–1938 [1928–38, Yazoo], B+(**)
• Juke Joint Jump: A Boogie Woogie Celebration [1938–61, (1996), Columbia/Legacy], A–
• Juke Joint Saturday Night: Piano Blues Rags and Stomps [(2000), Yazoo], B
• Jumpin' Like Mad [1942–54, Capitol, 2 CD], A–
• Kansas City Blues [1944–49, Capitol, 3 CD], A–
• Keep It Rollin': The Blues Piano Collection [1982–99, Rounder], B+
• Ladies Sing the Blues [1945–57, Mercury/Chronicles], B+
• The Last Soul Company [1969–99, Malaco, 2CD], B+
• Living Chicago Blues, Vol. 1 [1978, Alligator], B+
• Louisiana Swamp Blues [(1996), Capitol]
• Mama Don't Allow No Easy Riders Here: Classic Piano Rags, Blues & Stomps [1928–35, Yazoo], B+
• Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Godfathers and Sons [1954–2002, Hip-O], B+
• Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Piano Blues [1938–2003, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Red, White and Blue [1928–2002, Hip-O], B+
• Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: The Road to Memphis [1951–2002, Hip-O], B
• Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: The Soul of a Man [1930–2002, Columbia/Legacy], B–
• Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Warming By the Devil's Fire [1924–2002, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Masters of the Delta Blues: The Friends of Charlie Patton [(1991), Yazoo], B+
• Mean Old World: The Blues From 1940 to 1994 [1940–94, Smithsonian, 4 CD]
• Memphis Masters: Early American Blues Classics [1927–34, Yazoo]
• Men Are Like Street Cars: Women Blues Singers [1928–69, MCA, 2 CD], B+
• Mississippi Masters: Early American Blues Classics 1927–1935 [1927–35, Yazoo]
• Mississippi Moaners: 1927–1942 [1927–42, Yazoo], B+(**)
• Mister Charlie's Blues (1926–1938) [1926–38, Yazoo], B+(**)
• Motel Lovers: Southern Soul From the Chitlin' Circuit [1989–2006, Trikont], B+(***)
• Newport Folk Festival: Best of the Blues 1959–1968 [1959–68, Vanguard, 3 CD]
• Please Warm My Wiener: Old Time Hokum Blues [1928–35, Yazoo], B
• Putumayo Presents: American Blues [1972–2002, Putumayo World Music], B+
• Putumayo Presents: Blues Around the World [1965–2005, Putumayo World Music], B–
• Putumayo Presents: Blues Lounge [2000–2004, Putumayo World Music], B+
• Putumayo Presents: Blues Party [1968–2013, Putumayo World Music], B+(**)
• Putumayo Presents: A Jazz and Blues Christmas [1950, Putumayo World Music], B–
• The R&B No. 1s of the '40s [1942–50, Acrobat, 4CD], A–
• The R&B No. 1s of the '50s [1950–59, Acrobat, 6CD], A–
• Raunchy Business, Hot Nuts and Lollypops [1928–39, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Rich Man's War: New Blues & Roots Songs of Peace and Protest [2008, Ruf], B+(***)
• Roots N' Blues: The Retrospective 1925–1950 [1925–50, Columbia/Legacy, 4CD], A–
• Roots of Rock [1927–37, Yazoo], B+(***)
• Roots of the Blues [(1977), New World]
• The Roots of Rap: Classic Recordings from the 1920's and 30's [(1996), Yazoo]
• The Roots of Robert Johnson [1927–37, Yazoo], B
• Roots of Rhythm and Blues [1939–45, Fremeaux, 2 CD], A–
• The Rough Guide to Barrelhouse Blues [Reborn and Remastered] [1928–43, World Music Network], B+(***)
• The Rough Guide to Blues Women [Reborn and Remastered] [1920–35, World Music Network], A–
• The Rough Guide to Bottleneck Blues [(2005), World Music Network]
• The Rough Guide to Bottleneck Blues [Second Edition] [1926–40, World Music Network], B+(***)
• The Rough Guide to Delta Blues [Reborn and Remastered] [1928–40, World Music Network], A–
• The Rough Guide to Delta Blues (Vol. 2) [1928–40, World Music Network], B+(***)
• The Rough Guide to Ragtime Blues [Reborn and Remastered] [1925–38, World Music Network], B+(***)
• The Rough Guide to the Best Country Blues You've Never Heard [1927–36, World Music Network], B+(***)
• The Rough Guide to the Blues Songsters: Reborn and Remastered [1926–35, World Music Network], A–
• The Rough Guide to Jug Band Blues [1920, World Music Network], A–
• The Rough Guide to Ragtime Blues: Reborn and Remastered [1920, World Music Network]
• Ruckus Juice and Chittlins: The Great Jug Bands Vol. 1 [1927–35, Yazoo], B+(***)
• Ruckus Juice and Chittlins: The Great Jug Bands Vol. 2 [1927–35, Yazoo], A–
• St. Louis Town: 1929–1933 [1929–33, Yazoo]
• Savoy Blues [1944–92, Savoy Jazz, 3 CD], B+(**)
• Shuckin' Stuff: Rare Blues From Ace Records (MS) [1955–82, Westside, 2CD], B+(***)
• The Slide Guitar: Bottles, Knives and Steel [1927–65, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• The Slide Guitar: Bottles, Knives and Steel Vol. 2 [1927–34, Columbia/Legacy], B+(**)
• Smackin' That Wax: The Kangaroo Records Story [(1992), Collectables]
• The Sound of the Delta [1963–65, Testament], B+(**)
• Sounds of the South [(1993), Atlantic, 4 CD]
• Specialty Legends of Boogie Woogie [1947–51, Specialty], B+(***)
• Specialty Legends of Jump Blues, Vol. 1 [1947–52, Specialty], B+
• The Stax Blues Brothers [(1970), Stax]
• The Story of the Blues [(1995), Columbia, 2CD]
• The Story of the Blues [1927–2001, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], B+
• Sun Records: 25 Blues Classics [(2002), Varese]
• Sun Records: 25 More Blues Classics [(2002), Varese]
• The Swingtime Records Story [1946–52, Capricorn, 2 CD]
• Tell Everybody! 21st Century Juke Joint Blues From Easy Eye Sound [2023, Easy Eye Sound], B+(**)
• Tex-Arkana-Louisiana Country 1929–1933 [1929–33, Yazoo]
• Texas Guitar Killers [(1995), Capitol, 2CD]
• Texas Music, Vol. 1: Postwar Blues Combos [1994, Rhino], A–
• Till the Night Is Gone: A Tribute to Doc Pomus [1995, Rhino], A–
• Times Ain't Like They Used to Be: Early American Rural Music, Vol. 1 [(1997), Yazoo]
• Times Ain't Like They Used to Be: Early American Rural Music, Vol. 2 [(1997), Yazoo]
• A Tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan [1996, Epic]
• The United Records Story [1951–57, Delmark], B+
• Violin, Sing the Blues for Me: African-American Fiddlers 1926–1949 [1926–49, Old Hat], A–
• Virginia Roots: The 1929 Richmond Sessions [1929, Outhouse, 2CD]
• When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 1: Walk Right In [1926–41, Bluebird], B+
• When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 2: The First Time I Met the Blues [1927–36, Bluebird], B+
• When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 3: That's Chicago South Side [1931–42, Bluebird], A–
• When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 4: That's All Right [1939–55, Bluebird], A–
• When the Sun Goes Down, Vol. 6: Poor Man's Heaven [1928–40, Bluebird], A
• White Country Blues 1926–1938: A Lighter Shade of Blue [1926–38, Columbia, 2 CD], A–
• Wild About My Lovin', Beale Street Blues [1928–30, RCA], A
• Yes Indeed! Women Vocalists on United [1949–53, Delmark], B