Sunday, 8/2/2026, 10pm - Juke In The Back

Parrot Records.

This week focuses on a tiny Chicago R&B record label with a big sound; Parrot Records. The label was started by Chicago DJ Al Benson in late 1952 and it closed its doors in 1956. During its period of operation, Parrot recorded some smokin' R&B with Willie Mabon, Mabel Scott and J.B. Lenoir and smooth vocal group sounds from The Flamingos, the 5 Thrills and the Orchids. Tune in for highlights of both the hits and misses and the story behind the story on this often-forgotten R&B label.