Tuesday, May 14, 1996

Leroy Carr

Leroy Carr
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Blues

Leroy Carr (March 27, 1905 – April 29, 1935) was an American blues singer, songwriter and pianist who developed a laid-back, crooning technique and whose popularity and style influenced such artists as Nat King Cole and Ray Charles. He first became famous for "How Long, How Long Blues", released by Vocalion Records in 1928.


Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 1 (1992) 1928-1929
Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2 (1992) 1929-1930
Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 3 (1992) 1930-1932
Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 4 (1992) 1932-1934
Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 5 (1992) 1934
Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 6 (1992) 1934-1935
Unissued Test Pressings and Alternative Takes (1996) 1934-1937, with Black Boy Shine