Rise Of Chess Leonard and Phil Chess buy and rebrand Aristocrat Records, establishing the new ‘Chess Records’ in Chicago, IL Saxophonist Gene Ammons’ “My Foolish Heart” 78 RPM single is the first release on Chess Records, issued as Chess 1425

Leonard and Phil Chess start working in the recorded music business at Aristocrat Records

Entering the Music Scene Origins Leonard Chess opens the Macomba Club, a late-night jazz and blues venue in Chicago.