1975 Reissue. Black Ace, born Babe Kyro Lemon Turner, released his only album, "Black Ace," in 1960 on Arhoolie Records. The album features recordings made in Dallas, Texas, and is a rare document of an artist who played a crucial role in the Texas blues tradition. Black Ace was known for his mastery of the National steel guitar, played with a bottleneck slide, and his unique blend of blues and Hawaiian guitar influences. The album’s tracks, such as "Black Ace Blues" and "Ace's Guitar Blues," showcase his resonant, laid-back vocal style and the characteristic sound of his slide guitar, which contributed to the distinctiveness of his music during a time when the genre was evolving.

The "Black Ace" album provides a window into a lesser-known branch of the pre-war blues tradition, capturing the last recordings of a musician whose career was interrupted by World War II and who recorded sparingly afterward. The preservation and release of these tracks in 1960 coincided with a renewed interest in early blues artists and helped ensure Black Ace's legacy was not lost. The album is valued for its authenticity and as a representation of a musical style that was already fading by the mid-20th century, offering listeners and historians a direct link to the roots of Texas blues and the broader tapestry of American music.