The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Saturday 8 June 2013

Jazz Greats: Joe Williams

Joe Williams (born Joseph Goreed; December 12, 1918 – March 29, 1999)  
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  One of the Great Jazz Singers that comes along only once, Joe Williams, has left a mark that can not be easily matched. Please take a listen here and have an energetic Saturday: Nothing but the Blues , Alright, okay you win and Every day I have the Blues (with Count Bassie Orchestra)

 
         

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Williams_(jazz_singer) 
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Goreed
BornDecember 12, 1918
OriginCordeleGeorgiaU.S.
Died

Years Active
March 29, 1999 (aged 80)
Las VegasNevadaU.S.
1938 - 1990's
GenresJazz
Blues
Swing
Traditional pop
OccupationsSinger
LabelsRCA VictorVerve
Associated actsLionel HamptonCount Basie
Notable instruments
Piano

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