A to Z - B
Our alphabetical exploration of some of the great musicians, performers, albums, record labels and artists who we love
Last updated 29th Jun 2020
Welcome to our brand new feature - A to Z, as heard on Afternoons with Jamie Crick. Every week, on-air and online, we are alphabetically exploring and paying homage to some of the great musicians, performers, albums, record labels and artists we love.
Continuing our progression along the alphabet, we've reached the letter B... So, let's take a look at Blue Note Records and Bobby Womack.
Blue Note Records
Arguably the greatest jazz label of all time, Blue Note Records was founded in 1939 by Alfred Lion and Max Margulis to record musicians who were not recognised by other major labels. Deriving its name from the blue notes of jazz and blues, Blue Note has become the home of some of the finest jazz musicians and best albums from across the years.
Bobby Womack
Battling through tragedy and drug addiction, Bobby Womack was one of the great soul and R&B voices whose career spanned more than 60 years - he became a consistent hitmaker in the R&B charts in the 1960s and 1970s.
If you enjoyed A to Z, have a look at our previous features:
A to Z: A / A to Z: C / A to Z: D / A to Z: F