Delmark (Label)

Delmark (Label) One of the leading independent labels for both Chicago blues and avant-garde jazz, Delmark was founded in 1953 by Bob Koester. The label remains independently run by Koester in Chicago. The majority of the label’s catalog is devoted to the classic electric blues of Chicago in the 1960s, featuring artists such as Big Joe Williams and Sleepy Joe Estes. Of particular note are several recordings by Junior Wells, including the classic Hoodoo Man Blues (Delmark DD-612). In addition…