Jazz enthusiasts frequently refer to 's as a "Chicago jazz label," but it is better to describe as a "jazz/blues label" because the blues have also been a big chunk of 's business. Indeed, the impressive list of blues greats who have recorded for over the years includes, among many others, , , and . Most of those artists had long since passed away when, on March 7, 2008, celebrated its contributions to the blues with an event/concert at (one of Chicago's top blues clubs). But as demonstrates, the company continued to have a healthy blues roster in the late 2000s. That event/concert of March 7, 2008 (which Chicago Mayor officially declared "Delmark Records Day in Chicago") is documented on , which released in both CD and DVD versions; the DVD contains some performances that aren't on the 63-minute CD. Much of 's late-2000s roster was present at the event, and a mood of enthusiasm and excitement prevails on performances by ( ), ), and others. It isn't hard to understand why there was so much enthusiasm on ' stage that night; has a fine reputation in Chicago's blues community, and the fact that 's company had lasted 55 years was indeed cause for celebration. is a rewarding document of 's 55th anniversary event. ~ Alex Henderson