A 26-part history of jazz introduced by Robert Parker featuring original recordings in high quality stereo sound. 12: Empress of the Blues: Bessie Smith
A fresh look at some of her Columbia recordings made between 1926 and 1933. 'There'll be a hot time in the old town tonight!'
(A digital recording from Vintage Productions of Sydney, Australia)
(Highlights from the series are on three BBC records, cassettes or compact discs. available from record dealers)