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There have been a lot of legendary record labels in the history of jazz and blues in the city of Chicago.  Several of them have gone under, sadly, but there is one records label you should know if you happen to be a fan of blues music.  That would be Alligator Records and they have some of the finest blues musicians in the Chicago area.

That link will take you to the new releases section of their website.  They have a constant supply of new music.  Last year they came out with a new Koko Taylor blues album that many felt was one of the best the great lady of blues had produced in years. 

Right now they are promoting albums by JJ Grey & Mofro called “Orange Blossoms.”  They are also pushing the album Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials called “Full Tilt.” 

I cannot vouch for any of those albums listed there.  I am curious about the JJ Grey album because one review says it contains “Rich, funky swamp gooves…celebrates life’s most fundamental joys with unforced talent and deep feeling.”  Anything with “rich, funy swamp grooves” is something I might need to check out.

Alligator has a nice rich history and I used to work right around the block from their offices.  They also have a great website that I encourage you to check out.  They have lots of free music samples and, really, if you are into the blues you could almost leave the website open and have a day of great blues to listen to.  They have a page called “Jukebox” loaded with Alligator musicans and their music.

So, check them out and then tell them you heard about them from me.  I’d love to get some of their new releases to review them here.  Of course, I could go to them myself, but it helps when others do it on my behalf. 

Hint….hint…

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