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 ...
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
Please Send Me Someone to LoveCount Basie and Joe Williams
Count Basie Swings, Joe Williams Sings
3:33
Baby Won't You Please Come HomeCount Basie and Joe Williams
April in Paris
2:22
If I Could Be With You (One Hour Tonight)Count Basie and Joe Williams
Memories Ad-Lib
3:10
