Rare Country Blues – Various Artists – Complete Recorded Works (1928-1936), Vol. 3

Rare Country Blues – Various Artists – Complete Recorded Works (1928-1936), Vol. 3  – DOCD-5642

Complete recorded works of Kid Cole, Walter Coleman, Bob Coleman & Cincinnati Jug Band, Billy Bird, and Too Tight Henry.

Highlights:

• Features rare blues recordings from 1928 to 1936.
• Includes the full discographies of several obscure artists.
• Too Tight Henry’s Charleston Contest (Parts 1 & 2) stands out with its engaging talking blues style.

Personnel:

• Vocals/Guitar: Henry Lee Castle, Walter Coleman, Billy Bird, Bob Coleman.
• Vocals: Kid Cole.
• Harmonica: Jed Davenport, Sam Jones.
• Piano: Jesse Jones, Jr.

  AllMusic Review – Rare Country Blues, Vol. 3 (1928–1936) (DOCD-5642)

  Document Records, the renowned British reissue label, is dedicated to preserving early blues, jazz, and folk recordings from original 78s. Their releases serve as essential archives for historians, collectors, and blues enthusiasts.

  Rare Country Blues, Vol. 3 (1928–1936) compiles the complete known recordings of several lesser-known yet significant blues artists. This collection features Kid Cole, Walter Coleman, Bob Coleman & Cincinnati Jug Band, Billy Bird, and the captivating Too Tight Henry. A standout moment is Too Tight Henry’s two-part talking blues, Charleston Contest, which crackles with personality and remains a highlight of the album.

  This historically rich compilation continues Document Records’ mission to bring rare blues recordings to a wider audience, ensuring these forgotten voices remain accessible to new generations of listeners.

  — Steve Leggett, AllMusic