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Appointed "Mother of the Blues" during her '20s heyday, singer
was one of the best of the many
singers of the period. An inspiration to the "Empress of the Blues,"
,
was a Georgia native who was discovered in Chicago during the early '20s. While not the possessor of a voice as powerful as
's,
still cut a slew of strong sides featuring a fine blend of
intensity and
-band sophistication. This excellent
collection captures
in her prime from 1924-1928. Backed by large combos and minimal guitar and piano tandems,
shines on such highlights as
and
Topped off with stellar contributions by
luminaries like
, and
makes for an excellent introduction to
singer's small but potent catalog. ~ Stephen Cook