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Polish-American record executive (1917–1969)
Leonard Samuel Chess (born Lejzor Szmuel Czyż; March 12, 1917 – October 16, 1969) was a Polish-American record company executive and the founder of Chess
Leonard_Chess
American record label (1950–1975)
run by two Jewish immigrant brothers from what was then Poland, Leonard and Phil Chess, the company produced and released many singles and albums regarded
Chess_Records
2008 musical biographical film
record-company executive Leonard Chess, and a few of the musicians who recorded for Chess Records. The film stars Adrien Brody as Leonard Chess, Jeffrey Wright
Cadillac_Records
American record producer (born 1942)
Marshall Chess (born March 13, 1942) is an American record producer, the son of Leonard Chess who co-founded Chess Records. Marshall worked for sixteen
Marshall_Chess
American record executive (1921–2016)
company executive, the founder of Chess Records alongside his brother Leonard. Chess was born to a Polish-Jewish family in the village of Motal, then in
Phil_Chess
American musician (1926–2017)
1955 and met Muddy Waters, who suggested he contact Leonard Chess, of Chess Records. With Chess, he recorded "Maybellene"—Berry's adaptation of the country
Chuck_Berry
Film by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett
"Smokestack Lightnin’" (performed by Howlin’ Wolf) Chester Burnett Leonard Chess, Phil Chess & Willie Dixon 3:08 6. "Blood and Tears" (performed by Danzig)
Abigail_(2024_film)
American music publisher
Stepney. Jamar Chess is the son of Robin and Marshall Chess. His grandfather is Leonard Chess, who started Chess Records in Chicago in 1950. Chess Records was
Jamar_Chess
American actor (born 1972)
Paul Faulkner Five Dollars a Day Ritchie Flynn Parker Who Do You Love? Leonard Chess 2009 Coco Before Chanel Arthur 'Boy' Capel 2010 Howl Luther Nichols
Alessandro_Nivola
1955 single by Chuck Berry
inspired by Big Joe Turner's "Wee Baby Blue". To Berry's surprise, Leonard Chess showed little interest in the blues material but was enthusiastic about
Maybellene
American blues singer (1938–2012)
"All I Could Do Was Cry", which was a number two R&B hit. Chess Records co-founder Leonard Chess envisioned James as a classic ballad stylist who had potential
Etta_James
1955 song by Bo Diddley
"Bo Diddley" was recorded in Chicago at his first formal session for Leonard Chess on March 2, 1955. Diddley, on guitar and vocals, was accompanied by
Bo_Diddley_(Bo_Diddley_song)
2008 American film
Leonard Chess (1917–1969). It was directed by Jerry Zaks and written by Peter Martin Wortmann and Robert Conte, and stars Alessandro Nivola as Chess.
Who_Do_You_Love?_(film)
Song recorded by Chuck Berry in 1955
on the audition tape submitted by Berry to Leonard Chess in hope of landing a recording contract with Chess Records. Although it seemed like a good fit
Wee_Wee_Hours
Record label formed by English rock band the Rolling Stones
expired. The label was initially headed by Marshall Chess, the son of Chess Records founder Leonard Chess. It was first distributed in the United States by
Rolling_Stones_Records
recorded for Leonard Chess and Aristocrat issued Waters's first single in 1947. In 1950, Chess bought out his label partners and formed Chess Records. From
Muddy_Waters_discography
American actor (born 1973)
Whitman 2008 Manolete Manolete The Brothers Bloom Bloom Cadillac Records Leonard Chess 2009 Giallo Inspector Enzo Avolfi Also producer Splice Clive Nicoli
Adrien_Brody
English chess player and writer (born 1929)
Leonard William Barden (born 20 August 1929, in South Croydon, London) is an English chess master, writer, broadcaster, journalist, organiser and promoter
Leonard_Barden
Song first recorded by Muddy Waters in 1950
chart. Rather than a solo piece, Little Walter on second guitar and Leonard Chess on bass drum accompanied Muddy on vocal and guitar. Subsequent versions
Rollin' Stone (Muddy Waters song)
Rollin'_Stone_(Muddy_Waters_song)
Chess piece
The Encyclopaedia of Chess, St. Martins Press, ISBN 978-0-7091-4697-1 Barden, Leonard (1980), Play Better Chess with Leonard Barden, Octopus Books Limited
Rook_(chess)
Song written by Willie Dixon
and released by Chess Records in 1961. In 1965, Dixon and Leonard Chess persuaded Koko Taylor to record it for Checker Records, a Chess subsidiary. Taylor's
Wang_Dang_Doodle
Surname list
manager Leonard Chess (1917–1969), record company executive Lisa Chess, American actress Marshall Chess (born 1942), American record producer Mary Chess (1878–1964)
Chess_(surname)
1960 studio album by Etta James
on Argo Records in November 1960, the album was produced by Phil and Leonard Chess. At Last! rose to no. 12 on the Billboard Top Catalog Albums chart.
At_Last!
American soul singer (1947–1979)
group creation of Marshall Chess, the son of Chess Records founder Leonard Chess. Rotary Connection consisted of Riperton, Chess, Judy Hauff, Sidney Barnes
Minnie_Riperton
Form of blues music indigenous to Chicago, Illinois
"folkie Leonard Chess". Chicago blues was one of the most significant influences on early rock and metal music. Chuck Berry originally signed with Chess Records—one
Chicago_blues
Blues standard popularized by Muddy Waters
with Muddy's band. He went back to Chicago after the tour and told Leonard Chess of Chess Records he had written a new song that he wanted to record. It was
Got_My_Mojo_Working
1957 studio album by Chuck Berry
released by the Chess label. The songs on After School Session were taken from Berry's first five sessions for Leonard and Phil Chess, which took place
After_School_Session
Norwegian chess grandmaster (born 1990)
Norwegian chess grandmaster. Carlsen is a five-time World Chess Champion, reigning six-time World Rapid Chess Champion, reigning nine-time World Blitz Chess Champion
Magnus_Carlsen
Song performed by Etta James
Billboard R&B chart in early 1967. Etta James was persuaded by Chess Records' executive Leonard Chess to record her second album for his company (on the Cadet
Tell_Mama_(song)
American record producer
began work for Chess Records as a musician and arranger. In 1966, he and Marshall Chess, son of Chess Records' co-founder Leonard Chess, established a
Charles_Stepney
English chess player (born 2015)
the chess pieces move on the board, especially the knight." In March 2022, 15 months after learning the game, Sivanandan was described by Leonard Barden
Bodhana_Sivanandan
1955 single by Bo Diddley
Billy Boy Arnold composition, which Leonard Chess, owner of Chess Records (Checkers was a subsidiary label of Chess), had heard Arnold play and wanted
Diddley_Daddy
Chess piece
The pawn (♙, ♟) is the most numerous and weakest piece in the game of chess. It can move one vacant square directly forward, or one or two vacant squares
Pawn_(chess)
1952 single by Little Walter & His Night Cats
the first Little Walter session for Leonard Chess; the song was released as a single at the end of July on Chess's subsidiary label Checker Records The
Juke_(instrumental)
1969 compilation album by Sonny Boy Williamson II
related to the track "Little Village", where Williamson and producer Leonard Chess argue about the song. The album was issued with a label advising that
Bummer_Road
Cataloging of records by singer Etta James
Moonglows, James signed with Argo Records, a subsidiary of Chess Records. Producer Leonard Chess believed James had crossover potential in the pop market
Etta_James_discography
Song first recorded by Muddy Waters in 1955
recorded it for the Electric Mud album in Marshall Chess' attempt to attract the rock market. After he left Chess, he recorded it for the 1977 Hard Again album
Mannish_Boy
Blues standard written by Willie Dixon
he worked for Chess Records as a recording session arranger and bassist. Dixon wrote several songs, but label co-owner Leonard Chess failed to show any
Hoochie_Coochie_Man
American record label (1947–1951)
Brount and Art Spiegel. By September, Leonard Chess had invested in the young record company. Over time, Leonard bought the others out, and by 1948, only
Aristocrat_Records
Blues standard written by Lowell Fulson
recorded September 27, 1954, in Dallas, Texas, under the supervision of Leonard Chess associate and Jewel Records owner Stan Lewis. Backing Fulson on vocal
Reconsider_Baby
1988 box set by Chuck Berry
Thomas – drums Martha Berry – backing vocals Production Leonard Chess – producer Phil Chess – producer Chuck Berry – producer Esmond Edwards – producer
The_Chess_Box
Upcoming chess match between Gukesh Dommaraju and Javokhir Sindarov
The World Chess Championship 2026 is an upcoming chess match to determine the World Chess Champion. It will be played between the defending champion,
World_Chess_Championship_2026
1958 greatest hits album by Muddy Waters
on B-3 and B-4 Leonard Chess – bass drum on B-2 and B-5 Studs Terkel – liner notes Chadbourne, Eugene. "The Best of Muddy Waters [Chess] - Muddy Waters:
The_Best_of_Muddy_Waters
Comparison of the best chess players throughout the years
Several methods have been suggested for comparing the greatest chess players in history. There is agreement on a statistical system to rate the strengths
Comparison of top chess players throughout history
Comparison_of_top_chess_players_throughout_history
Surname list
Czyż, the birth name of Leonard Chess (1917–1969), American record company executive Fiszel Czyż, the birth name of Phil Chess (1921–2016), American record
Czyż
1959 compilation album by Howlin' Wolf
These songs were sold to the Chess brothers, Leonard and Phil, who released them on two singles (Chess 1479 and Chess 1557), the first two titles being
Moanin'_in_the_Moonlight
Blues standard
It also cemented Rogers' relationship with Leonard Chess, leading to his nine-year association with Chess Records. Rogers performed the song throughout
That's All Right (Jimmy Rogers song)
That's_All_Right_(Jimmy_Rogers_song)
American psychedelic soul band (1966–74)
highly experimental band was the idea of Marshall Chess, son of Chess Records founder Leonard Chess. Marshall was the director behind a start-up label
Rotary_Connection
American songwriter and record producer (1932–2004)
1960s, Davis left Detroit and moved to Chess Records in Chicago, after being persuaded by label owner, Leonard Chess to take charge of the A&R and creative
Billy_Davis_(songwriter)
1960 live album by Muddy Waters
exhausted to perform. Chess Records released the album in the U.S. on November 15, 1960, which was produced by label owner Leonard Chess. Chess issued the album
At_Newport_1960
1982 greatest hits album by Chuck Berry
compilation album by American musician Chuck Berry, released in 1982 on Chess Records. In 2003, the album was ranked number 21 on Rolling Stone magazine's
The_Great_Twenty-Eight
Blues standard first recorded by Howlin' Wolf
Chess side." Backing Wolf on vocals are longtime accompanist Hubert Sumlin on guitar, relative newcomer Freddie Robinson on second guitar, and Chess recording
Spoonful
2022 chess controversy
the Sinquefield Cup in September 2022, a controversy arose involving the chess grandmasters Magnus Carlsen, then world champion, and Hans Niemann. Carlsen
Carlsen–Niemann_controversy
1962 studio album by Etta James
album was released on Argo Records in 1962 and was produced by Phil and Leonard Chess. The arrangements were by Al Poskonka and Riley Hampton. The album was
Etta_James_Sings_for_Lovers
American chess grandmaster (born 2003)
Hans Moke Niemann (born June 20, 2003) is an American chess grandmaster and Twitch streamer. He first entered the top 100 junior players list on March
Hans_Niemann
Chess piece
The knight (♘, ♞) is a piece in the game of chess. It moves two squares vertically and one square horizontally, or two squares horizontally and one square
Knight_(chess)
Chess piece
The bishop (♗, ♝) is a piece in the game of chess. It moves and captures along diagonals without jumping over interfering pieces. Each player begins the
Bishop_(chess)
1961 studio album by Etta James
album was released in 1961 on Argo Records. It was produced by Phil and Leonard Chess, who also produced her previous album. Riley Hampton was the arranger
The Second Time Around (album)
The_Second_Time_Around_(album)
American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player (1910–1976)
subsidiary RPM Records. In December 1951, Leonard Chess was able to secure Howlin' Wolf's contract, and at the urging of Chess, he relocated to Chicago in late
Howlin'_Wolf
1958 studio album by Chuck Berry
Berrys is the second studio album by Chuck Berry, released in March 1958 on Chess Records. With the exception of five new songs, "Rockin' at the Philharmonic"
One_Dozen_Berrys
1960 studio album by Bo Diddley
vocals Gloria Morgan – backing vocals Nate Nelson – backing vocals Leonard Chess – producer Andy McKaie – Reissue producer Vartan – Art direction The
Bo_Diddley_Is_a_Gunslinger
1956 song by Howlin' Wolf
lightnin', that bell shine just like gold, now don't you hear me talkin'". At Chess' studio in Chicago in January 1956, Howlin' Wolf recorded "Smokestack Lightning"
Smokestack_Lightning
American actress (born 1983)
by J. August Richards; also in 2008, she appeared as a singer in the Leonard Chess biopic Who Do You Love? In 2011, she played Holly for the fourth season
Megalyn_Echikunwoke
American blues harmonica player (1930–1968)
title of the track file was "Your Cat Will Play", but was renamed at Leonard Chess' suggestion. (Three of his other harmonica instrumentals also made the
Little_Walter
1958 compilation album by Bo Diddley
and enduring songs, which were released as singles between 1955 and 1958. Chess Records issued the album in 1958. In 2012, it was ranked number 216 on Rolling
Bo_Diddley_(1958_album)
1957 song by Chuck Berry
produced by Leonard Chess and Phil Chess. Backing Berry were Lafayette Leake (piano), Willie Dixon (bass), and Fred Below (drums). Chess records issued
Rock_and_Roll_Music_(song)
Blues standard
Yardbirds rave-up of all". The Yardbirds recorded the backing track at Chess Studios in Chicago on September 19, 1965. They overdubbed further elements
I'm_a_Man_(Bo_Diddley_song)
1959 studio album by Bo Diddley
Me (You Don't Care)" and "Little Girl" were from Bo's first session for Chess Records on March 2, 1955. All songs were written by Ellas McDaniel, with
Go_Bo_Diddley
Record label
seven singles on the label, including two that were released after Leonard Chess bout out Lyons and signed Milton and other artists on Bobbin to his
Bobbin_Records
1965 studio album by Chuck Berry
Fresh Berry's [sic] is the ninth studio album by Chuck Berry, released by Chess Records in the United Kingdom in November 1965 and in the United States
Fresh_Berry's
1964 studio album by Chuck Berry
album by American rock and roll musician Chuck Berry. Released in 1964 by Chess Records, it peaked at number 124 on the US Billboard album chart, the first
St._Louis_to_Liverpool
1960 studio album by Chuck Berry
studio album by rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry, released in July 1960 on Chess Records, catalogue LP 1448. With the exception of four tracks, "Down the
Rockin'_at_the_Hops
1959 compilation album by Sonny Boy Williamson
Essential (CD liner). Sonny Boy Williamson. United States: MCA Records/Chess Records. 1993. CHD2-9343.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite
Down_and_Out_Blues
American R&B singer and record producer (1929–2010)
(number 12 R&B, number 78 pop, 1961). Fuqua left the Moonglows when Leonard Chess suggested that he join Anna Records in Detroit. At Anna Records, Fuqua
Harvey_Fuqua
1956 single by Chuck Berry
Chicago, Illinois on April 16, 1956. The session was produced by Leonard Chess and Phil Chess. Backing Berry were Johnnie Johnson (piano), Willie Dixon (double
Too_Much_Monkey_Business
Song written by Willie Dixon
May 1954 (1954-05) Recorded Chicago, April 13, 1954 Genre Chicago blues Length 2:49 Label Chess Songwriter Willie Dixon Producers Leonard Chess, Phil Chess
I Just Want to Make Love to You
I_Just_Want_to_Make_Love_to_You
2001 greatest hits album by Muddy Waters
Little Walter – harmonica Junior Wells – harmonica Fred Below – drums Leonard Chess – bass drum Francis Clay – drums Elgin Evans – drums Sam Lay – drums
The_Anthology:_1947–1972
Music genre originating in the 1940s in the United States
that would become a mainstay in rock and roll. At the urging of Leonard Chess at Chess Records, Chuck Berry reworked a country fiddle tune with a long
Rhythm_and_blues
1961 studio album by Bo Diddley
Washington, D.C. Length 31:57 Labels Checker LP-2980 Producers Leonard Chess, Phil Chess Bo Diddley chronology Bo Diddley Is a Gunslinger (1960) Bo Diddley
Bo_Diddley_Is_a_Lover
Chess piece
The king (♔, ♚) is the most important piece in the game of chess. It may move to any adjacent square that is not controlled by an enemy piece; it may
King_(chess)
1972 studio album by the Rolling Stones
Southern, Gram Parsons, John Lennon, and Marshall Chess, the son of the famous blues impresario Leonard Chess, who had been recently recruited to serve as
Exile_on_Main_St.
American chess grandmaster and streamer (born 1987)
American chess grandmaster, internet personality, five-time U.S. Chess Champion, and the 2022 World Fischer Random Chess Champion. A chess prodigy, he
Hikaru_Nakamura
Chess piece
The queen (♕, ♛) is the most powerful piece in the game of chess. It can move any number of squares vertically, horizontally or diagonally, combining
Queen_(chess)
describe chess moves. For a list of: unorthodox chess pieces, see Fairy chess piece; terms specific to chess problems, see Glossary of chess problems;
Glossary_of_chess
American blues guitarist and singer (born 1936)
of his live shows. Leonard Chess, Chess Records founder, denounced Guy's playing as "just making noise". In the early 1960s, Chess tried recording Guy
Buddy_Guy
1962 single by Etta James
Leroy Kirkland and Pearl Woods, while production was handled by Leonard and Phil Chess. It was released in 1962 as the third single from her 1962 self-titled
Something's_Got_a_Hold_on_Me
1960 studio album by Bo Diddley
Studios Chicago, IL Length 35:47 Labels Checker LP-2976 Producers Leonard Chess, Phil Chess Bo Diddley chronology Have Guitar Will Travel (1960) Bo Diddley
Bo_Diddley_in_the_Spotlight
Biennial international chess tournament
The Chess Olympiad is a biennial chess tournament in which teams representing nations of the world compete. FIDE organises the tournament and selects the
Chess_Olympiad
Scott Muni John Hammond Ahmet Ertegun Sam Phillips Jerry Lee Lewis 1987 Leonard Chess Ewart Abner Ahmet Ertegun Jann Wenner and Walter Yetnikoff Jerry Leiber
List of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees
List_of_Rock_and_Roll_Hall_of_Fame_inductees
Musical artist
gained sufficient promotion; in this case the aforementioned Stan Lewis. Leonard Chess, for some reason, then reissued the original Clif version on Checker
T.V._Slim
1963 compilation album by Etta James
The album was released on Argo Records in 1963 and was produced by Leonard Chess. The album peaked at number 117 on the Billboard 200 in 1963, her first
Etta_James_Top_Ten
Chinese chess grandmaster (born 1994)
pronunciation; born 27 February 1994) is a Chinese chess grandmaster, four-time Women's World Chess Champion and professor at Peking University. She is
Hou_Yifan
1941 song
3:00 Label Argo Songwriters Mack Gordon Harry Warren Producers Phil Chess Leonard Chess Etta James singles chronology "Spoonful" (1960) "At Last" (1960)
At_Last
Blues song first recorded by Muddy Waters in 1956
why she left I just don't know The song was recorded in January 1956 for Chess Records in Chicago during guitarist Pat Hare's first recording session with
Forty_Days_and_Forty_Nights
1959 studio album by Chuck Berry
studio album by rock and roll artist Chuck Berry, released in July 1959 on Chess Records, catalogue LP 1435. With the exception of one track, "Blues for
Berry_Is_on_Top
1967 compilation album by Chuck Berry
Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 0899190251. Retrieved March 16, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com. "Chuck Berry Collector's Guide - the Chess Era (1955-1966)".
Chuck_Berry's_Golden_Decade
1963 live album by Chuck Berry
on Stage is the first "live" album by Chuck Berry, released in 1963 by Chess Records. Although promoted as a live album, it is a collection of previously
Chuck_Berry_on_Stage
1969 studio album by Howlin' Wolf
Marshall Chess liked the suggestion, but Leonard Chess refused to allow the name. The album incorporates use of wah-wah pedal and fuzzbox. Marshall Chess augmented
The_Howlin'_Wolf_Album
1955 song written by Stan Lewis
Recording Corporation. Leonard Chess chose to release the less-polished version, recorded at Chess. The song was released on Chess' Checker Records subsidiary
I'll_Be_Home
Chess match between Ding Liren and Gukesh Dommaraju
The World Chess Championship 2024 was a chess match between the reigning world champion Ding Liren and the challenger Gukesh Dommaraju to determine the
World_Chess_Championship_2024
LEONARD CHESS
LEONARD CHESS
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Leonard, LENNARD means "lion-strong."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English, Old French lepard ‘leopard’ (from Late Latin leopardus, a compound of leo ‘lion’ + pardus ‘panther’), probably applied as a nickname or as a habitational name for someone who lived at a house distinguished by the sign of a leopard.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Leopard.
Male
German
Variant spelling of German Meinhard, MEINARD means "strong and hardy."
Female
English
Short form of German Eleonore, LEONORE means "foreign; the other."
Male
English
 English form of Anglo-Saxon Beornheard, BERNARD means "bold as a bear." Compare with another form of Bernard.
Male
Italian
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of German Leonhard, LEONARDO means "lion-strong."
Male
German
Variant form of Old High German Lewenhart, LEONHARDT means "lion-strong."
Female
English
Short form of Italian Eleanora, LEONORA means "foreign; the other."
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Leonard, LENARD means "lion-strong."
Male
English
English form of Norman French Reynaud, REYNARD means "wise ruler."
Male
French
French form of German Leonhard, LÉONARD means "lion-strong."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Leopard.
Female
Italian
Short form of Italian Eleonora, LEONORA means "foreign; the other."
Male
German
Variant spelling of German Leonhardt, LEONHARD means "lion-strong."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Reynard.
Male
English
English form of French Léonard, LEONARD means "lion-strong."Â
Male
French
 Norman French form of Old High German Bernhard, BERNARD means "bold as a bear." Compare with another form of Bernard.
Surname or Lastname
English and French (Léonard)
English and French (Léonard) : from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements leo ‘lion’ (a late addition to the vocabulary of Germanic name elements, taken from Latin) + hard ‘hardy’, ‘brave’, ‘strong’, which was taken to England by the Normans. A saint of this name, who is supposed to have lived in the 6th century, but about whom nothing is known except for a largely fictional life dating from half a millennium later, was popular throughout Europe in the early Middle Ages and was regarded as the patron of peasants and horses.Irish (Fermanagh) : adopted as an English equivalent of Gaelic Mac Giolla Fhionáin or of Langan.Americanized form of Italian Leonardo or cognate forms in other European languages.The French Léonard family were at Château Richer, Quebec, by 1698, having come from Maine, France.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : patronymic from Leonard.
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