Bessie Smith

This set brings the artistry of one of America's supreme vocal talents to life. That Bessie Smith was the greatest of all blues singers goes without saying; the recordings that she made for Columbia between 1923 and 1932 have been cherished by devoted listeners and studied by singers all over the world ever since they were released. The ten CDs that comprise this all-inclusive box set commemorating the 75th anniversary of Smith's tragic death, and the 90th anniversary of her signing with Columbia -- capture" The Empress of the Blues" as she defined and perfected the vocal magic that influenced legendary singers from Mahalia Jackson and Billie Holiday to Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, Janis Joplin and Cassandra Wilson.
 

Box Set Includes:
The Complete Recordings, Vol. 1 [2 CDs]
The Complete Recordings, Vol. 2 [2 CDs]
The Complete Recordings, Vol. 3 [2 CDs]
The Complete Recordings, Vol. 4 [2 CDs]
The Complete Recordings, Vol. 5/ The Final Chapter [2 CDs]