Chess Records grew from the confluence of two great migratory streams: Blacks fleeing the Jim Crow South, and Jews fleeing the omnipresent antisemitism of Eastern Europe. Chess’ founders were ...

Chicago's Chess Records was one of the greatest labels of the post-war era, ranking alongside other mighty independents like Atlantic, Stax and Sun. From 1950 till its demise at the end of the 60s ...

This remarkable accomplishment has been officially recognised by the prestigious World Book of Records, London ... extraordinary talent and passion for chess. His dedication and sharp focus ...