Release Date: 29 March 2024
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 604988329322
Genres: Blues Rhythm and Blues
Description
Big Joe Turner was a force of nature, the greatest, most original and influential of all the Blues shouters, he and boogie-woogie pianist Pete Johnson had famously pioneered Jump-Blues after teaming up in the mid-1930s. And for more than five decades, from Kansas City bars to the Carnegie Hall, taking in Swing, Rhythm & Blues, Rock & Roll and even early Soul, Big Joe hollered and roared. He was comfortable singing in all venues and circumstances; and over the decades, small bands, big bands, trios, pianists, rock groups, choirs, all styles of accompaniment rocked to his rhythm.
This compilation picks Big Joe's recording career up in January 1946 and takes it to the Spring of 1950.
It features essential sides like 'My Gal's A Jockey', 'Battle Of The Blues (Parts 1 & 2)' and 'Still In The Dark'.
Tracklisting
Tommy Hunt
Kay Barry / Maureen Evans
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Johnnie Ray
Eddie Cochran
Various Artists
Billie Holiday
Charlie Applewhite
Big Joe Turner
Big Joe Turner
Big Joe Turner
Big Joe Turner
Big Joe Turner
Big Joe Turner
Big Joe Turner
