Joe Williams
Born in Cordele, Georgia in 1918, Joe Williams was essentially raised by his
mother and grandmother in Chicago. His first musical performances came as a
teenager singing in churches in gospel group the Jubilee Boys, going on to work
as a singer and a bouncer in Chicago clubs. His rich, tuneful baritone voice
soon attracted wider attention, leading him to launch his solo career in 1937,
occasionally performing with big bands led by Jimmy Noone and Les Hite. He went
on to tour with Coleman Hawkins, Lionel Hampton, Red Saunders and Andy Kirk.
His major breakthrough occurred when ...
Every Day I Have the BluesCount Basie, Joe Williams and The Count Basie Orchestra
Count Basie Swings, Joe Williams Sings
5:27
Work SongJoe Williams, Phil Bodner, Urbie Green, Jerome Richardson, Bernie Leighton, Kenny Burrell, Clark Terry and Phil Woods
Time Further Out
2:30
5 O'Clock in the MorningJoe Williams
Everyday I Have the Blues
2:49
Come Rain or Come ShineJoe Williams
The Great American Songbook: 149 Amazing Tracks
4:03
Shake, Rattle and RollCount Basie, Joe Williams, The Count Basie Orchestra and Count Basie & His Orchestra
Everyday I Have the Blues
2:14
Don't Worry 'Bout MeCount Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Williams, The Count Basie Orchestra and Williams
Great Concert of Count Basie and His Orchestra
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