Ishman Bracey & Charley Taylor, 1928-1929

Personnel: Ishman Bracey (vocals, guitar); Rosie Mae Moore (vocals, accordion); Charley Taylor (vocals, piano); Charlie McCoy (guitar, mandolin); Kid Ernest Michall (clarinet).
Liner Note Author: Paul Oliver.
Recording information: Grafton, WI (02/04/1928-12/??/1929); Memphis, TN (02/04/1928-12/??/1929).
Bracey's complete recorded works (1928-1929) are presented in chronological order on this single disc, with the bonus of four tracks by the elusive Charley Taylor. Since Bracey only recorded a handful of sides, this compilation is far more accessible than most of Document's Complete Recorded Works discs. Furthermore, Bracey was one of the best Delta blues artists of the '20s and his work is consistently engaging. Complete Recorded Works (1928-1929) is the best compilation available on Bracey -- not only does it work as a concise introduction, it has everything completists will need. ~ Cub Koda & Stephen Thomas Erlewine