Recommended albums:

1. Collection (Various Artists) "Blues Masters Volume 5: Jump Blues Classics" ( Rhino

The greatest selection of "jump blues" including Big Jay McNeely, Wynonie Harris, Tiny Blade Works by Tiny Bradshaw, Big Joe Turner and others. Another album in the "Blues Masters" series, "More Jump Blues Classics", is of the same high standard.

2. Compilation (Various Artists) "Blues Masters Volume 14: More Jump Blues" (Rhino)

< p> It is of the same quality as the album above. Includes works by Louis Jordan, Big Maybelle, Faye Adams and others.

3. "Big, Bad & Blue: The Anthology of Big Joe Turner" (Big, Bad & Blue: Big Joe Turner Anthology (Rhino)

Like Turner himself, this three-pack covers decades from the "big band" jazz era to the birth of rock and roll. It has witnessed the development history of R&B.

4. Louis Jordan "The Best Of Louis Jordan" (MCA)

Jordan recorded between the 1940s and 1950s There are many popular songs, and no album can cover them all in one go, but this selection is the best.

5. Compilation (Various Artists) "Atlantic Rhythm & Blues Vol. 1-4" (Atlantic)

"Atlantic" is a modern interpretation of The record company that has made the greatest contribution to R&B. This is part of a seven-disc set that was published until 1974 - a collection of representative songs from 1947 to 1962 before R&B transformed into rock music.

6. Collection (Various Artists) "Specialty Story" (Specialty)

"Specialty" is also a famous early R&B and rock independent record company. This five-disc set is indeed a bit much for "non-professional" people, but there is no doubt that it contains great artists and works. It even features works by early rock stars Little Richard and Larry Williams.

7. Ruth Brown, "Rockin' in Rhythm: The Best of Ruth Brown" (Rhino)

"Atlantic"'s early reputation was largely built on this singer, and this record includes all her good songs in the 1950s.

8. LaVern Baker, "Soul on Fire: The Best of LaVern Baker" (Rhino)

A singer who played an important role in the evolution of R&B to rock music.

9. "The Drifters" "Let Boogie-Woogie Roll: Greatest Hits(1953-1958)" ](Atlantic)

"The Drifters" first record, Clyde McPhatter (Clyde McPhatter) also participated. They can actually be called a "street blues" band, but they still have strong traces of "jump blues".

10. Ike Turner (Ike Turner) "I Like Ike: The Best of Ike Turner" (Rhino)

Most of the songs in this album come from the 1950s and are a synthesis of R&B and "electro-blues".

11. Ray Charles' "Birth of Soul" (Rhino)

A set of three records, including Charles' music during the 1950s. Works from the time of "Atlantic".

12. Johnny Otis "The Capital Years" (Capitol)

As a band leader and musician, Otis Achieved great success in the R&B field. In the late 1950s, he also made achievements in rock music. This record is a collection of his finest songs.

13. Little Willie John, "Fever: The Best of Little Willie John" (Rhino)

One of the most versatile R&B singers and a huge influence on James Brown.

14. Clyde McPhatter "Deep Sea Ball: The Best of Clyde McPhatter" (Rhino)

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These are some of the best songs he did after leaving the Drifters in the late 1950s.

15. James Brown's "Roots of Revolution" (PolyGram)

A set of double records used to trace history, including Brown's 1956 -Songs from 1964. It takes us from "hardcore R&B" to the brink of the birth of "funk". This is the most classical + classic blues!!