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Rewind 006: Blues, Jazz, and R&B

Oklahoma Rock Show: Rewind is your home for the music of Oklahoma’s past.

On this episode, we look at Oklahoma blues and jazz musicians. The genres flourished in Oklahoma supper clubs and ballrooms in the early 20th century, not only in all-black towns, but also in sections of larger cities (Tulsa’s Greenwood District, Oklahoma City’s Deep Deuce District, and Muskogee’s South 2nd Street).

Check out the tracklisting below.

The Oklahoma City Blue Devils - Blue Devil Blues
The Oklahoma City Blue Devils - Squabblin’
Jimmy Rushing - You Can’t Run Around Blues
Jimmy Rushing - Did You Ever
Earl Bostic - Cherokee
Earl Bostic - Sleep
Chet Baker - Let’s Get Lost
Chet Baker - I Fall In Love Too Easily
Howard McGhee - Sunset Eyes
Howard McGhee - Demon Chase
Jay McShann ft. Claude Williams - After You’ve Gone
Jay McShann ft. Claude Williams - Smooth Sailing
Jay McShann ft. Claude Williams - I’ll Catch the Sun

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