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Bessie Smith

Shows on record: None on record
Rooms played: None on record
Cities: None on record
Releases: None on record
Last show: None on record

About

Bessie Smith is a band from Chattanooga, TN, tagged blues, classic female blues, jazz by its sources. No dated shows are on record.

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

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No past shows on record.

Where they play

No rooms on record.

Releases

No releases on record.

Discography

80 releases, 1994–2024

2024Essential Classics, Vol. 470: Bessie SmithCompilation
2023Beale Street MamaCompilation
Editorial Planeta DeAgostini, S.A.U.
2021Need a Little Sugar In My BowlCompilation
Record Bag
2020Jazz: The Essential Collection, Vol. 3Compilation
In+Out Records
2018Down Hearted BluesCompilation
Night Records · NR06
2018Me and My GinAlbum
Editions Audiovisuel Beulah
2017Bessie SmithCompilation
Payless Entertainment · RM-2017
2016The Absolutely Essential 3 CD CollectionAlbum
Big3 · BT3134
2015The Best of Bessie SmithAlbum
Sony Music Entertainment
2014At The Christmas BallSingle
Columbia · 8887500449711 · Mastered By: Cameron Henry
2012Bessie SmithCompilation
Editorial Sol 90 · [none]
2012Blues Masters, Volume 11Compilation
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2012The Complete Columbia RecordingsCompilation
Sony Music · 88725403102
2011Bessie Smith Blues QueenCompilation
Phoenix Records · 131538
2011The Rough Guide to Blues Legends: Bessie SmithCompilation
World Music Network · RGNET1264CD
2010The AnthologyCompilation
Not Now Music · NOT2CD342
2009The Rough Guide To Blues Legends: Bessie Smith (Reborn And Remastered)Compilation
World Music Network · RGNET1264LP · Mastered By: Laurence Cedar; Producer: Phil Stanton
2008Empress Of The Blues - Volume 2: 1926 - 1933Compilation
JSP Records · JSP930
2008Squeeze MeCompilation
Le Chant du Monde · 274 1469.70
2007Nobody Knows You When You're Down and OutCompilation
RevOla Records · CR REV 220
2007The Undisputed Queen of the Blues, Volume 1Compilation
Rough Trade
2007Young Woman's BluesAlbum
Edel Records · 0181222ERE
2006Bessie SmithCompilation
Nocturne · BDJZ035
2006I've Got What It Takes - Vol. 5: Original Recordings 1929-1933Compilation
Naxos Jazz Legends · 8.120732
2006Queen of the Blues, Volume 1Compilation
JSP Records · JSP929A
2006The Essence of Bessie SmithCompilation
Delta Music · 33311
2006The Undisputed Queen of the BluesCompilation
Primo · PRMCD6027
2005Chattanooga GalCompilation
Proper Records · PROPERBOX 78
2005Chattanooga Gal: Careless Love BluesCompilation
Proper Records · P1410
2005Chattanooga Gal: Down Hearted BluesCompilation
Proper Records · P1409
2005Chattanooga Gal: Me & My GinCompilation
Proper Records · P1412
2005Chattanooga Gal: Young Woman BluesCompilation
Proper Records · P1411
2005Greatest HitsCompilation
2004Nashville Woman’s Blues (Compilation)Compilation
Flex Media Entertainment · IECE1028
2004Swing EraRelease
Idem Home Video · IDVD1022NT
2004The Complete Recordings, Volume 8Compilation
Frog Records · DGF47
2003Bessie Smith Vol. 1Compilation
Forever Gold · FG285
2003Bessie Smith Vol. 2 'St. Louis Blues': Original Recordings 1924-1925Compilation
Naxos Blues Legends · 8-120691
2003Downhearted Blues (Original 1923-1924 Recordings)Compilation
Naxos Jazz Legends · 8.120660
2003Martin Scorsese Presents The BluesCompilation
Columbia · COL 512572-2
2003Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Bessie SmithCompilation
Columbia · CK 90493
2003The Complete Recordings, Volume 5Compilation
Frog Records · DGF44
2003The Complete Recordings, Volume 6Compilation
Frog Records · DGF45
2003The Complete Recordings, Volume 7Compilation
Frog Records · DGF46
2002Great DivasCompilation
Foreign Media Music · 7203
2002The Complete Recordings, Volume 3Compilation
Frog Records · DGF42
2002The Complete Recordings, Volume 4Compilation
Frog Records · DGF43
2001After You've GoneCompilation
Catfish Records · KATCD210
2001Midnite Jazz & Blues: Empress of the BluesCompilation
Weton‐Wesgram · MJB105
2001The Complete Recordings, Volume 1Compilation
Frog Records · DGF40
2001The Complete Recordings, Volume 2Compilation
Frog Records · DGF41
2001Vocal JazzCompilation
folio · EFVJ 019
2000Jazz 'n' BluesCompilation
Going for a Song · GFS276
2000Nobody's Blues But MineCompilation
Past Perfect Silver Line · 904386 980
2000Woman’s Trouble BluesCompilation
Snapper Music · SMDCD 242
1999I'm Wild About That ThingCompilation
Object Enterprises · ORO102
1999The Gold Collection: 40 Classic PerformancesCompilation
Retro · R2CD 70-09
1998The Empress Of The Blues (The Ultimate Collection)Compilation
Prism Leisure · PLATCD 123
1998The MastersCompilation
Eagle Records · EAB CD 099
1998The Ultimate CollectionCompilation
Prism Leisure · PLATCD 123
1997Jazz Greats, Volume 38: Bessie Smith: Preachin' the BluesCompilation
Marshall Cavendish Partworks Limited · JAZZ CD 038
1997The Chronological Classics: Bessie Smith 1929–1933Compilation
Classics · 977
1997The Essential Bessie SmithCompilation
Legacy · C2K 64922
1997The Quintessence: The Empress 1923–1933Compilation
Frémeaux & Associés · FA 223
1996American Legends - Bessie SmithCompilation
LaserLight Digital · 12 737
1996An Introduction to Bessie Smith: Her Best Recordings 1923-1933Compilation
Best of Jazz · 4030
1996Bessie's BluesCompilation
Hallmark Records · 304032
1996Empty Bed BluesCompilation
ASV Mono · CD AJA 5213
1996Members EditionCompilation
United Audio Entertainment · UAE 30502
1996The Chronological Classics: Bessie Smith 1927-1928Compilation
Classics · 870
1996The Chronological Classics: Bessie Smith 1928-1929Compilation
Classics · 897
1996The Complete Recordings Vol. 5 The Final ChapterCompilation
Columbia · C2K 57546 · Producer [Roots N' Blues Series]: Lawrence Cohn
1996The Complete Recordings, Volume 5Compilation
Legacy · CK 57646
1995Jazz & Blues CollectionCompilation
Editions Atlas · WIS CD 632
1995Sings The BluesCompilation
Sony Music Special Editions · IDK 85233
1995The Chronological Classics: Bessie Smith 1924-1925Compilation
Classics · 812
1995The Chronological Classics: Bessie Smith 1925-1927Compilation
Classics · 843
1995Young Woman's BluesCompilation
Ediciones Del Prado · GJ065
19941923Compilation
Classics · CLASSICS 761
1994Alexander's Ragtime BandCompilation
Four Star · FS-40078

Compiled from MusicBrainz and Discogs. Releases not listed there are not shown.

Lineup

No current lineup on record.

Airplay

No airplay on record.

Sources & corrections

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This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.