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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
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
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 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
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)
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
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 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
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
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)
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
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!
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
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
English chess grandmaster (born 1990)
tie for first with 7.0–9". ChessBase. Retrieved 6 January 2010. Barden, Leonard (7 August 2009). "Leonard Barden on Chess". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077
David_Howell_(chess_player)
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
American actor and visual artist (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
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 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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
2026 chess tournament in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
The 46th Chess Olympiad (Uzbek: 46-shaxmat Olimpiadasi / 46-шахмат Олимпиадаси) was an international team chess event held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from
46th_Chess_Olympiad
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)
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
1982 live album by Etta James
Etta, Red-Hot & Live is the second live album by American singer Etta James and her sixteenth album overall. It was released in 1982. "Etta James - Etta
Red-Hot_&_Live
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
1957 greatest hits album by Little Walter
which was the first LP record released by Checker, and then released on Chess Records with the same catalog number. It was the first and only album released
The_Best_of_Little_Walter
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
2000 greatest hits album by Chuck Berry
bass on "Bio" Rick Frank – drums on "Bio" Technical personnel Leonard Chess, Phil Chess, Esmond Edwards – original recording producers Andy McKaie – compilation
Anthology_(Chuck_Berry_album)
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)
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
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
1941 song
3:00 Label Argo Songwriters Mack Gordon Harry Warren Producers Phil Chess Leonard Chess Etta James singles chronology "My Dearest Darling" (1960) "At Last"
At_Last
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
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
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
1965 studio album by Chuck Berry
in London is the eighth studio album by Chuck Berry, released in 1965 by Chess Records. Only eight of the tracks were actually recorded in London with
Chuck_Berry_in_London
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
was an after-hours music club owned by Leonard Chess from 1946 to October 1950, when it burned down. Chess had invested the money made from his two
Macomba_Lounge
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)
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
1997 greatest hits album by Sonny Boy Williamson II
Gibson – saxophone Donald Hankins – saxophone Production Leonard Chess – producer, engineer Phil Chess – producer, engineer Willie Dixon – producer, engineer
His Best (Sonny Boy Williamson II album)
His_Best_(Sonny_Boy_Williamson_II_album)
1970 studio album by Bo Diddley
the Checker label in June 1970. In 1968, Marshall Chess, the son of Chess Records owner Leonard Chess, got Muddy Waters to record and release Electric
The_Black_Gladiator
1962 compilation album by Chuck Berry
Berry Twist is the first compilation album by Chuck Berry, released by Chess Records in February 1962, during Berry's imprisonment. The title was an
Chuck_Berry_Twist
1961 studio album by Chuck Berry
studio album by rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry, released in March 1961 by Chess Records. Unlike his previous four LPs, only two songs, "Little Star" backed
New_Juke_Box_Hits
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
1960 studio album by Bo Diddley
I'm a Man: The Chess Masters, 1955-1958 (CD liner). United States: Hip-O Select. B0009231-02. Bo Diddley (2008). Road Runner: The Chess Masters, 1959-1960
Have Guitar Will Travel (Bo Diddley album)
Have_Guitar_Will_Travel_(Bo_Diddley_album)
2024 chess tournament in Budapest, Hungary
The 45th Chess Olympiad (Hungarian: 45. sakkolimpiát) was an international team chess event organised by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in
45th_Chess_Olympiad
2000 compilation album by Muddy Waters
Little Walter – harmonica, guitar, vocals Leonard Chess – producer, bass drum Elgin Evans – drums Phil Chess – producer Andy McKaie – compilation producer
Rollin' Stone: The Golden Anniversary Collection
Rollin'_Stone:_The_Golden_Anniversary_Collection
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)
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
1962 single by Muddy Waters
Doggett's "Honky Tonk" and Freddie King's "Hide Away". Chess Records owner and producer Leonard Chess heard "Blue Guitar" and sensed greater potential for
You_Shook_Me
1955 single by Bo Diddley
Universal Recording Corporation in Chicago, Illinois were the Chess brothers – Leonard and Phil – and Bo Diddley. The performers on the song were Bo Diddley
Pretty_Thing
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
1964 studio album by Etta James
Released December 5, 1964 Genres Blues R&B soul Label Argo Producer Leonard Chess Etta James chronology Etta James Rocks the House (1963) Queen of Soul
Queen_of_Soul_(album)
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
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
Uzbek chess grandmaster (born 2005)
Javokhir Sindarov (born 8 December 2005) is an Uzbek chess grandmaster. A chess prodigy, he became a grandmaster in 2018 at the age of 12 years, 10 months
Javokhir_Sindarov
1960 single by Bo Diddley
beep-beep. The session(s) for "Road Runner" took place late September 1959 at Chess Studios in Chicago and backing Diddley (vocals, guitar) were Jerome Green
Road_Runner_(Bo_Diddley_song)
Name list
Shmuel Bornsztain (sixth Sochatchover rebbe), (born 1961), Israeli rabbi Leonard Chess (born Lejzor Szmuel Czyż; 1917–1969), Polish-born American record company
Shmuel
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)
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
Chess960 series of tournaments
The Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour was a series of Chess960 tournaments in 2025 organized by Freestyle Chess Operations. It consisted of five "Grand
Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour
Freestyle_Chess_Grand_Slam_Tour
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
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
1962 studio album by Etta James
"Spoonful" which were previously released as singles by James and Fugua on the Chess label. Side one Side two Etta James - lead vocals The Riley Hampton Orchestra
Etta_James_(1962_album)
Song written by Bo Diddley
Diddley (CD reissue liner notes). Bo Diddley. Universal City, California: Chess Records/MCA Records. CHD-5904. Kitts, Thomas M. (2015). John Fogerty: An
Before_You_Accuse_Me
1963 live album by Chuck Berry
on Stage is the first "live" album by Chuck Berry, released in 1963 by Chess Records. Although marketed as a live album, it actually compiled older studio
Chuck_Berry_on_Stage
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)
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