Blues & Rhythm magazine no. 331 – August 2018: Alonzo Scales; Que Martyn & more

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ALONZO SCALES: Dan Kochakian has done more great detective work and traced relatives of the mysterious New York downhome bluesman Alonzo Scales, who recorded for Abbey, Asch and Wing in 1949 and in the 1950s – a unique feature with new information and previously unseen photographs.

GOSPEL QUARTETS: Ray Templeton looks at all-women quartets and women gospel singers who recorded with gospel quartets including: Elite Jewels, Songbirds of the South, Marie Knight and Georgia Peach.

QUE MARTYN: Opal Louis Nations and Bob Eagle tell the story of Bay Area bandleader and sax player Que Martin, complete with historical photographs and a full discography.

DONALD JENKINS AND THE DELIGHTERS: Another installment in Robert Pruter’s series on rare and obscure Chicago Soul artists.

TOUGH ENOUGH: Pete Moody gives an exclusive sneak preview of the forthcoming Weinerworld box set of New York, Cincinnati and East Coast Downhome Blues.

PLUS: Deborah Coleman, C. V. Veal, Eddy Clearwater, Clarence Fountain, Texas Guitar Blues, Bo Diddley;  Words, Words, Words; Under The Radar; CD, DVD, & Book Reviews and more.