I’m still working my way through the book and the music - there is so much here! It is thoughtfully prepared, presenting useful contextual sociological information on how Washington became a magnet for African Americans even before the Civil War. Influenced by jazz and Indian classical music, his music became notable for its innovative use of repetition, tape music techniques, and delay systems. I’ve already listen to about half of the set so far and I feel like I’m just really scraping the tip of the iceberg! As we’ve come to expect from Bear Family, this is a beautiful and scholarly package chockfull of incredible details, rare photography and artwork. Kingston Trio The Stewart Years 10cd Box set Includes 108 x12 Book. Terrence Mitchell Riley (born June 24, 1935), is an American composer and performing musician best known as a pioneer of the minimalist school of composition. Hundreds of rare records, for which no original master recordings survive, were painstakingly transferred and restored by audio engineer Doug Pomeroy to bring out the best sound possible. “ Bear Family Records - Proud to be Independent - Die weltweit renommierteste Firma fr Wiederverffentlichungen - Country Music und Rock'n'Roll, Schlager der 50er und 60er Jahre, Beat, internationale Oldies, Chansons, Jazz, Kabarett & Kultur. Many collectors loaned one-of-a-kind discs to complete the project. Since the 1970s, Bruder has scrounged used record stores, flea markets, yard sales, and record collector swap meets looking for rare titles by Washington artists. The set unapologetically focuses on vintage records that were the lifeblood of popular music in postwar America. From the official press release for the set we learn: “In assembling the release, music researcher and radio host Jay Bruder begins the process of setting the historical record straight by discovering the ties that linked the local musicians and vocalists with the music teachers, club and theater operators, and record company owners who tried to bring the R&B, rock ’n’ roll, and doo wop sounds of Washington to the world.

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