Various Artists - Lonely Avenue - Soul From New York(2013)History Of Soul - Rare Blues/R&B/Soul(FLAC)

These Great 2 CD,s contain gospel-based blues ballads, uptempo dancers, vocal groups & duets, big bands, smaller combos, exciting one-offs - & everything in between. It was the massive internal migration from the south during & just after the Second World War that made New York a mecca for Rhythm & Blues. the whole city was ablaze with talent during the 1950's, when musicians came in their droves. old style country bluesmen, hip cool jazz players, crooners & balladeers, jump ‘n’ jive groups, solo performers – there was more than enough work for everybody. & behind after them came the record companies, each one looking to promote talent & make money. the melting pot of styles & musical approaches helped to form the new mainstream of the 1960's Soul. CD cover image is of 'Sugar Ray's' Club at 124th Street & 7th Ave in Harlem.This place was owned / run by ex-boxer Sugar Ray Robinson and the likes of Kenny Hamber played gigs there at around the time the last tracks included on this CD were cut.

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