Chess Records Tribute Channel on YouTube Set to Begin December 13 Start of New Podcast Series of “Chess Tales” Narrated by Marshall Chess
After its inaugural launch in the fall by Marshall Chess, son of legendary Chess Records co-founder Leonard Chess, along with his son Jamar and partner Richard Ganter, the Chess Records Tribute Channel announces a December 13 start of “Chess Tales,” a new podcast series that will bring to life more behind the scenes stories from this seminal roots music label.
The new series consists of Marshall Chess telling the stories behind the featured video clips and well as the music in four parts, with a total running time of 52 minutes. It will include stories about Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf,The Rolling Stones, the Psychedelic era and many more. Marshall Chess hinted that it may also possibly be a part of a new audio book of "Chess Tales” they are considering producing this winter.
“I was inspired by my four young grandchildren,” says Marshall Chess about “Chess Tales.” I thought the best way I could transmit the amazing Chess legacy to them was digitally. Our YouTube channel will tell the whole story to them on iPads, computers and phones.”
The Chess Records Tribute Channel is a “one-stop shop” outlet for vintage video music clips for genres ranging from Blues, Soul and Jazz, to Rock ‘n ‘Roll and Gospel with the rollout of the Chess Records Tribute
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ChessRecordsTribute.
There was only one seminal African American label. There was only one Leonard Chess, the legendary co-founder of Chess Records. Starting December 13, The Chess Tribute channel on YouTube will release a weekly five-part podcast series narrated by Marshall Chess. Forget the myth, forget the stories read before. Buckle up! This is the true story of Leonard Chess as told by none other than his son, record producer Marshall Chess, from the immigrant journey to co- founding Chess Records with his brother, Phil. to the music revolution of Blues & Rock 'n Roll and beyond; founding the first African American radio station and more. He was a visionary ahead if his time. The original Blues Brother! Sit tight as you immerse in an exclusive podcast show with imaging and of course some tunes thrown in.
About the Chess Records Tribute Channel
The Chess Records Tribute Channel is the only dedicated video channel on all things Chess Records, its legacy and beyond, fully authorized by Marshall Chess. Currently the channel has 5k permanent subscribers and growing.
The channel boasts to date over 500 videos under several key genres such as Blues, Rock, Gospel, Soul, Jazz and Comedy, plus key Chess artist playlists where you get the most exclusive and rare videos seen on YouTube, refreshed every few days with new videos. The channel features over 70 exclusive podcasts by Marshall Chess, produced with Richard Ganter.
In addition to Blues, all other genres that Chess was famous for are covered in depth, including Soul and R&B. Dedicated playlists feature key artists such as Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Bo Diddley, Sonny Boy Williamson, Etta James, Little Walter and Chuck Berry, to name a few.
The channel further boasts special films and features including the specially re-colorized and digitized “Bo Diddley Legend” documentary produced by Marshall Chess.
The channel also features exclusive videos produced by Richard Ganter and Marshall Chess on the Grammy-nominated album Hip-Hop –influenced The Chess Project, produced by Marshall and Jamar Chess and Keith LeBlanc, featuring a stellar artist lineup of Bernard Fowler, backing vocalist of The Rolling Stones, world-class percussionist LeBlanc, Skip “Little Axe” McDonald (Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five) and Eric Gales (Santana, Gary Clark Jr., Lauryn Hill) on guitar; Paul Nowinski (Keith Richards, Patti Smith) and MonoNeon (Prince, Ne-Yo) on bass; Reggie Griffin (Kenny” Babyface” Edmonds, Chaka Khan) on keys; Alan Glen (Jeff Beck, Peter Green) on harmonica; and Mohini Dey, an up-and-coming young bass player from India.
About Marshall Chess
After spending his early years alongside his father and uncle in Chicago studios and record pressing plants, Marshall Chess made his mark at the family label in the late '60s with his own label Cadet Concept producing the groundbreaking albums Electric Mud (Muddy Waters) and Rotary Connection (self-titled). Marshall continued his innovative work as the founder and head of Rolling Stones Records and president of music publisher, Arc Music. The Chess family continue to be pioneers in the industry today; as this new collection is co-executive produced by Marshall’s son, Jamar Chess: a Billboard "30 Under 30" alum, 2019 ASCAP award-winner, and co-founder of Sunflower Entertainment and Wahoo Music Fund One, partnered by Marshall and Jamar.
Now living in Upstate New York and at 82 years old, Marshall Chess is still a record man above all - tending to the Chess Records legacy for his grandchildren and generations to come. He maintains The Chess Records Tribute YouTube channel, which features recorded live performances of Chess Records artists and a multi dozen-part Chess podcast hosted by Marshall where he chats about producing classic Chess albums and songs, many of which are reinterpreted on New Moves.
About Richard Ganter
Richard Ganter Started his career in publishing and studio/live productions covering several continents. During his career, he worked for various Polygram Record labels, MCA Records and Universal Music International, amongst others. A former executive at Universal Music Group International, he conceived the Legendary Masters series to reestablish the Chess Records catalogue to a global audience culminating in the production of the critically-acclaimed 15 CD Chess Story box set in 2000. He also produced several million-selling TV albums such as B.B. King Ultimate Collection. A former executive at Vivendi Universal Mobile, he marketed the first wireless mobile digital content portals globally across all genres from hip-hop to pop, including Eminem’s “8 Mile” film, Mary J Blige, Jay Z, Snoop Dog, The Rolling Stones European tour 2004, Sting, million-selling MTV Frog tune among others.
Richard Ganter is a published author running his own global digital media content management company focused on OTT platforms, video music production and channels .He divides his time between Europe and Africa.
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